éS shoes vegan 2026 (collection)


From the éS newsletter on 24 March 2026:


Accel "Charcoal"

The description from the éS website (as of 24 March 2026) does not contain any information on whether this colourway is synthetic:

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01 Description

Unavailable since the mid-2000s, the original Accel is now back on the shelves – in its original 1995 form. This is the éS Accel, the exact shape that redefined skate shoes and dominated the streets from the mid-’90s and throughout the golden era of skateboarding. Sleeker than the Accel OG and more substantial than the Accel Slim, this version delivers that perfect in-between fit and feel that skaters have been missing for nearly two decades.

The return of a classic. The shape that started it all. Skating history, reborn.

SKU: 5101000215.010.050.1ST

02 Materials & Features

  • Padded tongue and collar add comfort and ankle support.
  • Elastic tongue straps provide a locked-in, centered fit.
  • Die cut STI energy foam insoles improves comfort and impact protection performance.
  • Die cut EVA midsole improves comfort, durability, and board-feel performance.
  • 400 NBS rubber cupsole outsole improves traction performance.
  • Triple-stitched toe cap improves durability and extends wear.
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So far (March 2026), there are no new vegan éS shoes.

But I came across this interesting éS shoe. It could theoretically be vegan / leather-free, but the éS website does not categorize (or tag) it as "animal-friendly". But this info is not always correct.

The description (which isn't always correct either) on the éS website says (5 March 2026):

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Imprint X Kevlar [might be leather-free?]

01 Description

The éS Imprint Kevlar® is a progressive silhouette shaped by decades of innovation. This model takes things further with reinforced toe and heel caps constructed from Kevlar® - a high-strength, a high-strength abrasion resistant fiber engineered for next-level durability. Informed by hiking and athletic aesthetics, the Imprint Kevlar® is designed to handle serious wear and tear while seamlessly blending the rich skate heritage of éS with modern performance upgrades.

Key Features:
• Kevlar® Toe and Heel Caps.
• Double-Layer Double Stitched Toe Cap.
• Thermothane Vamp and Quarter Panel.
• 400 NBS Rubber Compound Outsole with Zonal Traction.
• Removable EVA Foam Footbed.
• Molded EVA Foam Midsole.
• Breathable Mesh Upper.
• Full Length Lace Loops with Silicone Print Reinforcement.
• Lace Tunnels and Lace Pocket On Tongue.
• Kevlar® / Synthetic / Mesh

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Side note: éS has used Kevlar before, for example (or maybe only), in 2019.


Side note: Kevlar is a registered trademark and material technology developed by DuPont. DuPont de Nemours, Inc. is based in the USA. 

Like many big companies, DuPont does still seem to use animal testing in some cases as part of safety research, development, and regulatory compliance.

There is no indication that Kevlar materials themselves are directly tested on animals in the same way cosmetics or pharmaceuticals might be.