Angel Cabada's core skate shoe brand Straye is leaning into comfort with one of its most unusual releases so far.
The brand just revealed the new TEDDY SK8s, a pair that looks like it belongs in both a skate sesh and a stuffed animal collection.
Straye has never really played it safe when it comes to graphics and ideas, and this release keeps that tradition alive.
The fuzzy look immediately stands out from the usual suede and canvas skate shoes, giving them a fun personality that is hard to ignore.
Some skaters will probably laugh the first time they see them while others will already be figuring out how to fit them into their daily rotation.
One thing is for sure, they are going to get people talking at the skatepark. Show up wearing these and someone is almost guaranteed to ask where you got them.
The shoes also lean into the growing trend of playful footwear that mixes comfort with everyday skating. While they definitely have a novelty look, they still carry the gnarly Straye identity that core heads have come to expect.
If you have ever wanted a pair of skate shoes that look like you could take a nap in them, these might be the answer.
They have that cozy teddy bear appearance that makes them look soft enough to hug, which is probably where the idea came from in the first place.
Now the only question is how many skaters are ready to trade their regular skate shoes for something that looks like it came straight from a teddy bear.
Love them or hate them, these are easily one of the most entertaining skate shoe releases of the year.
Straye Posted:
"🔥® | TEDDY SK8s"