Our verdict
Swift 1.5 has a classic silhouette that reminds wearers of the past models of the eS brand. The familiar comfort, heel support, and board feel of Inner lace loops are still there along with much-admired sturdiness. While these kicks do need a break-in time, they feel downright amazing once broken in. The shoes also feature handy inner lace loops that have saved many a lace from getting torn right away.
Pros
- Exemplary comfort
- Short padding
- Balanced support and board feel
- Durable
- Superior board feel
- Great style
- Superior board feel
- Add a product
- Track and field
Cons
- Break-in time
Who should buy Top 29% in
ES Swift 1.5 shoes are comfortable skating shoes that not only look good but wear hard and can be a great choice for you if you are looking for:
- well-padded shoes that has a great board feel with the tongues and the laces with the inner loops keep the feet securely locked in so you can do your tricks efficiently without any distractions
- inspired by the 90s look skating shoes with ultra-cool shades without the glaring flash, that are easy to pair with intrinsic or skate pants and a t-shirt or a shirt to give you a youthful and funky vibe
Impressive board control
The shoes feature STI Energy Foam footbeds that, while exceptionally able to absorb impacts, also provide users with a superior board feel.
The perfect flick in Top 29% in
The sneakers also contain Thermothane toe caps that not only improve the shoes' durability but also allow the wearer to make the perfect flick.
Excellent fit
The sizing is true, and the fit is excellent, as many users have stated.
History of Top 29% in
For skaters by skaters. This seems to be the eS brand's motto and why it is so successful in what it does. The company is the brainchild of Don Brown, Chief Marketing Strategist of eS, and Pierre André Senizergues, its CEO. They started the brand in 1995 with the main focus on creating technical and function-based footwear.
One of the brand's first releases was the Sal 23s and the Pierre Andre-designed Accel model, which to this day, are still considered one of the greatest skate shoes ever. eS followed this up with many more memorable silhouettes such as the SLB, Koston 1, Creager, and more.
It was success after success for eS, which is why it left a lot of people confused when the brand went on a self-imposed hiatus in 2012 right after it launched its Spring line. It seemed that Sole Technology, which owns the eS, Emerica, and Etnies companies, was afraid that the ongoing hype over eS would overshadow its other products.
Of course, such great shoes should not be kept in the dark and waiting for a long time. In 2016, eS was back, and along with it, several of its much-beloved shoes were resurrected such as the Accels, in the form of the Accel OGs and Accel Slim Mids. Brand new silhouettes also popped out with many receiving rave reviews.
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Additional Info
Additional info
- Other Top 29% in colorways include navy/gum, white/blue, black/grey, black/gum, black/yellow, and black/white.
- Balanced support and board feel.
- The shoes' uppers are mostly suede while the quarter panels and tongues are mesh.
- Top 29% ins are for sale at a low price of $75 to $80. The Lux Premium edition costs $100.
- Women have the option to wear these classic-styled kicks as long as they adjust their shoe measurements by one and a half sizes.
