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Erick Winkowski Leaves Emerica & Says New Owners Decided to Go in Their Own Direction

Erick Winkowski Off Emerica!
ShreddER January 11, 2026
Erick Winkowski Off Emerica
Credit: The Boardr; Emerica

Professional skateboarder Erick Winkowski has finally cleared up the questions fans have been asking about his shoes.

In a recent post, he revealed that he has not been skating for Emerica for over a year.

According to Winkowski, the new owners of the company decided to go in a different direction, and that led to the end of his time with the brand.

While he says it was enjoyable while it lasted, Winkowski is happy with how things turned out.

He admits that he probably would have never left Emerica on his own, but now he has the chance to focus on skating what he truly loves and what he grew up on.

In his post, he also thanked Converse for helping him out, showing excitement about the box he received from them.

Fans have been curious about what Winkowski would do after leaving Emerica, and this post gives a glimpse into his current focus.

It seems he is exploring new opportunities and enjoying the freedom to skate on his own without sponsorship pressure.

With his skill and experience, many are looking forward to seeing what he comes up with next.

Although Winkowski hasn’t officially announced a full sponsorship with Converse, his post hints at support and a connection with the brand, leaving fans eager to see what this new chapter brings.

In the meantime, Winkowski is skating the shoes he loves and sharing that excitement with those following his career.

Winkowski Posted:

"Been getting alot of questions about my shoes lately. As of a year ago I no longer skate for Emerica, the new owners decided to go their own direction. It was fun while It lasted but Im happy It didnt work out because I probably wouldve never left and Im really enjoying where I am, skating what I love and grew up on, thank you @converse_cons for helping me out, this box got me hyped!"

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