Shoe prices cratered this weekend, plus two deck deals worth a look
From a 59% Lakai to a half-off Hours Is Yours, footwear is leading today's drops. Two decks also snuck into the interesting range.
Most of the movement today is in shoes, which is not unusual for a Saturday in late June when shops are clearing spring inventory ahead of summer reorders. The discounts are deep enough to be worth a second look, ranging from 40% on solidly mid-range options up to 59% on a shoe that retailed well above the typical budget tier. Tucked into the list alongside all the footwear are a couple of deck deals that make sense if you happen to be in the market for a wider platform or a graphic-heavy street deck. Here is what stood out.
Shoes: Lakai Essex Elite, 59% off
The Lakai Essex Elite is down to $35.00 from $85.37, which is a 59% drop and the steepest discount in today's list by a significant margin. Lakai has been making skate shoes since the late nineties and their Essex line sits in the technical, lower-profile end of their catalog. The context here points to precision fit and lock-in control, which translates to a shoe that sits close to the board rather than piling on foam and padding. That kind of construction tends to appeal to skaters who prioritize feel over cushioning, particularly for tech street skating where you want to sense the board under your feet.
At $35 flat, the math is hard to argue with. This was originally priced like a mid-to-premium skate shoe, and it is now landing in the same range as entry-level options. If the Essex Elite fits your foot, this is the obvious pick of the day.
Shoes: Hours Is Yours Dilo Pro and Skylight, both 50% off
Hours Is Yours does not have the name recognition of eS or Emerica, but their two shoes in today's list are both sitting at exactly 50% off. The Dilo Pro goes from $99.95 down to $50.00 and the Skylight from $96.95 down to $48.50. Both are described as durable everyday skate shoes with solid board feel, which puts them in the workhorse category rather than the specialty cushioned or ultra-minimal categories. The Dilo Pro carries a slightly higher original price and is positioned as the no-frills option for consistent sessions. The Skylight reads as the slightly more comfort-oriented of the two, aimed at longer sessions where you want some cushion without losing the connection to the deck.
Neither of these is going to be a shoe you brag about, but at $48 to $50 they represent genuinely good value for a pair of shoes designed around skating rather than lifestyle wear. Worth trying if you go through shoes quickly and want to buy two pairs for the price of one premium option.
Shoes: eS Creager (White/Blue), 40% off
The eS Creager drops from $124.92 to $74.95, a 40% discount on a shoe that was priced at the top of the mid-range to begin with. eS has a long history in skate footwear and the Creager is a mid-cup construction, meaning it sits between a low-profile cup sole and a high-top in terms of ankle coverage and support. Mid-cup tends to land well for street and park skating because you get some lateral support without the bulkiness that comes with a fully padded high-top.
The white/blue colorway is clean enough to wear off the board and at $74.95 you are still paying for a real skate shoe with construction that reflects the original price. If you have been waiting on eS specifically or just want a reliable mid-cup that will hold up to regular sessions, this is a reasonable window to grab one.
Decks: DGK Bruce Lee Lenticular 8.25, 25% off
On the deck side, the DGK Bruce Lee Dragon Lee Lenticular 8.25 comes down from $87.93 to $65.95, a 25% drop. The lenticular graphic is the headline feature here, meaning the image shifts visually depending on the angle you look at it. Whether that matters to you depends entirely on how much you care about what your board looks like on the wall or at the top of a ramp. What does matter is that 8.25 inches is a genuinely versatile width. It is wide enough to feel stable under your feet for transition skating but narrow enough that flipping the board or catching technical tricks is not a struggle. DGK is an established brand and their decks are pressed with standard materials for the price point.
At $65.95 this is not a blowout deal, but 25% off a graphic-heavy deck from a known brand is a fair discount. The 8.0 version of the same graphic is priced identically if you prefer the narrower street width.