éS Skateboarding is celebrating three decades of the Accel by relaunching the original 1995 silhouette—the shoe that rewrote the rules of skate footwear and inspired a generation.
For the first time in over twenty years, the exact 1995 Accel returns to the line, distinct from the bulkier Accel OG that debuted in the early 2000s and still holds legend status today. Its lower toe box, tighter silhouette and sleeker profile deliver the pure board feel that elevated street skating’s golden era.
“To me, the 1995 Accel was the perfect skate shoe,” said Kelly Hart, lifelong Accel advocate.
From Tom Penny’s effortless style to PJ Ladd’s groundbreaking “Wonderful, Horrible Life” part, the original Accel carried skateboarding royalty and helped cement their influence. Skaters worldwide can once again lace up the same shape that drove those defining eras.
Key Features of the Original Accel (2025 Reissue)
- Iconic padded tongue and collar for that unmistakable ’90s fit
- Triple-stitched toe cap and ollie area for durability
- Slimmer toe box and lower profile—faithful to the 1995 original
- Elastic tongue straps hold everything in place under heavy flick
- Die-cut EVA midsole absorbs impact without sacrificing board feel
- Perforated panels for airflow on hot summer sessions
- 400 NBS rubber cupsole for unmatched grip and longevity
- “1995” heel embroidery to commemorate 30 trail-blazing years
