Our verdict
With its bulky features that most 90s skateboarders love, the DC Stag displays an old-school skate shoe style. Despite complaints regarding its tongue, many wearers admire its beefy profile with well-apdded interior that brings extreme comfort and support that appeals to both new and OG skaters alike.
Pros
- Well-built
- Who should buy the DC Stag
- Multiple colorways
- True to size
- Excellent grip
- Breathable
- Lightweight
- Excellent arch support
- Matches any outfit
- Good value for money
- History of the DC Stag
Cons
- Top 15% most popular sneakers
- Not durable
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This skate-inspired DC sneaker is a good match for you if:
- You want a shoe with generous interior padding and superb in-step comfort and cushioning
- You are after a sneaker with medial perforations for added ventilation
Style of the DC Stag
Outfitted in a 90s skate silhouette, the DC Stag features a bulky and well-padded interior that was very trendy among skaters during that time.
This type of bulky look is exclusive to skaters and somehow coincides to skate culture's rebellious and anti-establishment nature.
The sneaker's neutral colorways somehow balance out its eye-catching silhouette and allow wearers to incorporate it in a multitude of outfits easily.
Notable Features
This pair's charm lies in its retro skate silhouette that most old-school skaters miss. Its bulky appearance has a presence like no other, as it is solely connected to the golden era of skateboarding. Moreover, the quality materials used in crafting the shoe and the injected TPR logo all contribute to enhancing its overall aesthetic.
History of the DC Stag
Launched in 1994, DC Shoes Inc. was the brainchild of two friends who decided to venture into start-up companies. Damon Way and Ken Block wanted to create a company that manufactured footwear equipped with skate-centric features. DC steadily grew since its inception and was even recognized as the leading brand in skateboard footwear during the 90s.
Eventually, the company was acquired by Quicksilver in 2004 and started expanding their product lineup with merchandise for snowboarding, surfing, BMX, and motocross. But DC remained faithful to its skate roots by consistently dishing out upgraded skate kicks.
One of their many skate sneakers is the DC Stag, a beefy-looking shoe that offers vintage skate aesthetic and excellent cushioning. The sneaker comes crafted in a variety of upper materials such as leather, nubuck and/or suede, and is offered in multiple colorways.
