OG-1
A revived late-1990s Emerica cupsole with a chunky, archival skate-shoe stance.
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Story & heritage
Emerica sits inside the Sole Technology skate-footwear family: the company was founded in 1996 for etnies, éS, Emerica and ThirtyTwo, and Emerica is described by its own store as skate shoes and apparel designed by skaters for the rigors of the streets.
The official OG-1 page calls the model a late-1990s time capsule, brought back as a timeless Emerica silhouette and reissued with modern upgrades for current skateboarding.
Materials & craft
Emerica describes the OG-1 with a full rubber cupsole, internal EVA midsole, padded collar and tongue, and a rugged upper built for repeated street and park sessions.
How to choose & style
Lean into the late-1990s shape: loose denim, carpenter pants and heavier tees suit the fuller cupsole better than slim tailoring.
Brown and gum versions read most archival, while grey or navy colorways make the shape easier for daily wear.
