LA Gear’s Lance Jackson Shares Insight into LA Gear Originals
LA Gear Director of Specialty Product Lance Jackson was recently interviewed by Format
Magazine, and shared some insight into the update and relaunch of the brand’s Unstoppable line from ’89-’90.In the article, which broke Sunday, Lance delved into such topics as LA Gear brand-owner ACI’s partnership with top indie retailer Sportie LA, the brand history, his inspirations for the new product, and the upcoming relaunch of LA Lights.
Read the article here: http://www.formatmag.com/features/la-gears-lance-jackson/
And for our own Q&A with Lance, check out “LA Gear: Still Unstoppable” from our archives.



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Your contact page is not working. After I type in a suggestion or comment, the submit button won’t do anything.
Where can I find the Flame high top in hot pink/black/white?
Stores aren’t advertising them. Are they available?
I concur, your “CONTACT PAGE” does not work.
Why are Street Hikers not on your site? Have you set up an independent site that is solely dedicated to the “GREATEST SHOE EVER?” and is simultaneously operating as THE GREATEST WEBSITE EVER. That can be the only explanation, as I have meticulously searched your site with a fine toothed comb, and have found Street Hikers NO WHERE. Yes NO WHERE. The more I say it, the more I am baffled.
In addition, please assure me that you are in the midst of production, and are re-releasing Street Hikers. It is mind boggling that you are not bringing them back with your latest attempt to reestablish yourself in the shoe market. Is the mindset to create a small buzz, and then “CURB” the competition with the second production line? If not, AT the very LEAST tell me you are in phase one. If NOT, SIGH! people need to be fired, I mean seriously……your “company” has filed bankruptcy and failed numerous times to reemerge in a decade plus of absolute failure. Undoubtedly the answer to the question that has plagued you, is simply….. the Street Hiker. Joe Montana is doing nothing, bring him back too. You had perfection in your hands and you let it slip through your fingers. If those atrocities commonly referred to as “Chucks” and “Classic Vans” have staying power, why not the Street Hiker ? Why not the Street Hiker?
You are right. The Contact Page on LA Gear’s site, lagear.com, is not functioning properly, and I know that they are working on it. For the time being, you can certainly submit comments to our blog. We’re looking into your questions about the Street Hikers and the Flame high top and will get back to you on those ASAP!
Excellent post!
hi
ive tried to contact you on the official website, it is not working. i am from liverpool in the uk, i am a massive michael jackson fan, can you please bring back the michael jackson trainer LA Gear Street. retro is back in, LA Gear would benefit greatly if they revived this shoe???????
williams.mlfc@gmail.com
Hi Marc, yes the official site is being redesigned, but you can always contact us here at http://www.lagearnews.com... Naturally it would be an amazing tribute to bring back the Michael Jackson trainer, we’ll see if it’s something LA Gear is into…
I agree with bringing back the Michael Jackson trainers. I owned a pair of black and red ones. They lasted until I completely out grew them. Comfort and stylish, and as a kid I loved that the metalic buckles velcroed on the sides. Yet the buckles and metalic cool biker look is why I loved them. I truly hope LA Gear brings these shoes back. Not just because MJ has passed on, but because they truly were an awesome feeling and looking shoe.
Sincerely, Anne
If they do decide to, please contact me!
Hera0001@aol.com
LA Gear is exploring the possibilities of bringing back the MJ trainers as a tribute, so stay tuned to http://www.LaGearNews.com, as we’ll keep you posted!
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Thanks! And we’ll try to keep it interesting and informative!!