The Empire In Black Snake/Gonzalez Is Made Of Shaved Suede And Textile. It Is A Cupsole Skate Shoe With Classic Proportions And Welded Rubber Stripes. It Features Nitrolite™ Drop-In Shockbed™ And Open Cell Lasting Board. It Has Strobel Construction And Pro Am™ Rubber Cupsole.

Pro Am Cupsole

Impact Control, Durability

The Pro Am Cupsole Is A Classically Styled Outsole With External Stitching Around The Toe And Heel For Durability. It Also Features Direct Cushioning By Accommodating A Deep Drop In Shockbed, Directly Beneath The Foot, And Provides Plenty Of Grip With A Combination Of Globe's S-Trac And ’Broken Herringbone’ Patterns On The Bottom.

Nitrolite™ Drop In Shockbed

Light, High Performance

A Super Light Version Of The Deeper ’Full Volume’ Shockbed, This High Performance Footbed Is Also Made Of Lighter Material.

Construction

Function & Performance

Globe Hand Picks Every Component Ensuring Quality And Durability. From Foams To Reinforcements, Eyelets To Laces, Every Detail Is Meticulously Considered Down To The Very Last Stitch.