Emerica Low-Top Vulcanized KSL III

KSL III

BLACK/WHITE/WHITE / 6
$94.99 USD
Sale price  $94.99 USD Regular price 
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Emerica Low-Top Vulcanized KSL III

KSL III

$94.99 USD
Sale price  $94.99 USD Regular price 

Retro court style tuned by Spanky – classic vibes with next-level skate performance

ColorBLACK/WHITE/WHITE
Size
About the KSL III

With nods to the classics, Emerica proudly introduces the KSL III. This retro court silhouette is meticulously crafted for skateboarding with Spanky's hand involved in the design from start to finish. Classic vibes and next level performance.

  • Triple-Stitched Toe Cap
  • Blind Seam Ollie Area
  • Drop-In EVA Foam Insole
  • Internal Empact Foam Heel Pod
  • 400NBS Rubber Outsole
  • Herringbone Tread
  • Suede
Size & Fit

Emerica footwear is built to fit true to size, so your usual size is the best place to start. Because skate shoes are designed for board feel, control, and support, a snug fit out of the box is normal and will ease up slightly after a few sessions.

For exact measurements, check our Size Guide.

Still not sure?

Visit the Help Center for sizing help, shipping, returns, and more.

Care & Maintenance

Built to skate and made to last, Emerica footwear will hold up best with regular, low-effort care. Brush off dirt after sessions, spot clean gently with a soft cloth or brush, and let your shoes air dry naturally.

Store them in a cool, dry place between wears, and avoid direct heat or harsh washing methods. A little maintenance goes a long way in preserving the fit, feel, and life of your pair.

Need more help? Visit our Help Center.

Customers praised these skate shoes as "excellent" and "comfortable" right out of the box. The thick, soft insole provides great support for skating. Reviewers noted they fit true to size, though those between sizes should opt smaller. Described as "what skate shoes should look and feel like," shoppers hope this model stays available.

  • Comfortable and skateable right out of the box, stock insole is thick and soft.
  • These are what skate shoes should look and feel like.
  • These shoes are excellent!
  • 5 stars: 22 (92%)
  • 4 stars: 1 (4%)
  • 3 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 2 stars: 1 (4%)
  • 1 star: 0 (0%)
Some of the reviews shown are from related products the merchant grouped with this one.
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MustardMan (Cleveland, US)
Simple and Comfortable

Comfortable shoe with lots of space in the toe box. Good cushion and arch support. Would love these in a white leather and a gum rubber sole with blue or green accents on the logo!

Hi MustardMan ;)

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review for our KSL III shoe. We're so glad to hear that you find them simple and comfortable, with ample space in the toe box.

We hope you continue to love your KSL IIIs.

Anna
emerica Customer Service

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Customer (Brussels, BE)
BLACK/BLACK / 8

Ready to skate straight out of the box! Boardfeel and fit was great.

Hi Jelle!

Thank you for leaving a great review for our KSL III product. We're happy to hear that it provided a great boardfeel and fit right out of the box. We hope you continue to enjoy skating with it. Happy skating!

Alex
Emerica Customer Service

M
Mackenzie Bennety (Calgary, CA)
WHITE / 9
So far so good! Keep

So far so good! Keep makin’em

N
Nico (Los Angeles, US)
BROWN/TAN / 12
Width:
Narrow
Wide
Fit:
Runs small
Runs big
Great shoe, Spanky!

Surprisingly comfortable right out of the box, great board feel and solid impact cushioning. And they’re super stylish which doesn’t hurt. Great shoe, Spanky!

HI Nico,

Thank you so much for your awesome review. We’re stoked to hear that you love how they skate.

At Emerica, impact protection and board feel are just as important as the look, and we’re glad to hear you prioritize the same things. Wishing you plenty of clean kickflips in those shoes!

Please don’t hesitate to reach out again on the review page anytime.

Cheers,
Guillaume
Emerica Customer Service

I
Itsmegumby (Philadelphia, US)
Comfort:
Uncomfortable
Very comfortable
Width:
Narrow
Wide
Fit:
Runs small
Runs big
Best Emerica shoe in years

These shoes are excellent! Comfortable and skateable right out of the box, stock insole is thick and soft. These are what skate shoes should look and feel like. Some people are saying to order half a size down - I wouldn't go that far, but if you're between sizes go with the smaller size (I have a suede pair, not sure if this is true for the leathers). Seriously, great shoe, please keep this one around for a while.

Hi Gumby,

Thank you so much for your review. The more sizing information we have, the easier it is for customers to choose the right fit, so we really appreciate you sharing your experience. We put a lot of effort into the KSL III, and we’re glad to hear that you like it too!

Thanks again, and feel free to come back and leave another review anytime.

Guillaume
Emerica Customer Service

L
L.J.

Amazing shoe

K
Kevin K (Santa Monica, US)
Great looking and durable

Great looking and durable. Another Spanky banger!

J
JT (San Bernardino, US)
WHITE / 10.5
Get a suede pair unless buying for steeze

Tts fit. Took a few weeks to break in and had to deal with hotspots on my pinkie toes during break in. I suspect you won’t have to deal with that with the suede pairs of this shoe, but this pair was too clean to pass up. Hardly any wear with daily skating 3 weeks in. Very happy with this purchase.

t
terrel

fit like a glove

F
Frank (Los Angeles, US)
BLACK/BLACK / 9.5
*The Bomb Diggity*

Best Skate Shoe I've had in a long time. This is my second pair now of the all black and I love how the shoe has no break in time. Put it on and it's ready to go. Non-stop flip tricks with this toe. The cusole adds just enough protection while allowing a lot of board feel still. I also really dig the padding around the ankles. Please don't stop making the all black colorway!

r
riccardo federigi (Verona, IT)
WHITE / 10
the perfect shoes!!!

I fell in love with these shoes when I saw the promotional video and viewed them on the Emerica website. When they finally arrived at my home, I immediately felt super comfortable! I had been searching for a pair of shoes like this for a long time. They remind me of my favorite shoes from when I was a kid!

Hi Riccardo,

Wow! So cool to hear that you love your new KSL III. I totally agree about the fit, they’re incredibly comfortable from the first wear to the last. Thank you for choosing KSL III and leaving an awesome review. Happy shreeding!

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Darrisurf (Madrid, ES)
very comfortable

I fanally got my KSLlll, they´re very comfortable and fit like a glove for skating, nice

Hey Darri,

Thank you so much for your review, we are glad to hear that you love the fit ! Feeling while skatebaording is always our priority. Hope to see you back soon!

Guillaume
Emerica customer Service

C
Christopher D. (Bakersfield, US)
BLACK/BLACK / 14
Sizing a little off, but quality is great.

I’d Recommend order a half size down if you’re able to. Nice wide toe box. Great quality materials. Broken in right out of the box.

F
Frank Algozzini (New York, US)
BLACK/BLACK / 9.5
Best shoe from the three E’s in ages

The Accel Slim and Reynolds G6 are the best shoes I’ve experienced from the fka Soletech. These are miles ahead. They remind me of the Reynolds 2 which I love. But they’re not bulky, while feeling protective. Whatever they have going on to lock in your heel works to perfection. The compound for the sole is something that’s kept me away from the three E’s for a while. They felt dead from day one. These are on par with all the big boys. Plenty of grip, but the flick is chef’s kiss. Sole feels great. I wish the midsole went all the way through, but the execution makes me forget about it. My impact days are long behind me, so take that with a grain of salt. They have good board feel and don’t hurt my feet. The padding is perfect for me. Enough to feel protected, but also gives you feedback. So 2 thumbs way up from me. Please do more of this. It’s been too long since I’ve enjoyed a shoe from a brand I’ve supported more than any other brand in nearly 30 years. You’re onto something with this one. Keep them coming.

Hey Frank,

This feedback is absolutely gold! Two thumbs up is a huge compliment, and we promise to keep them coming! We make quality products to support legends like you, thanks for being a loyal customer of Emerica. Have a good one!

Chase
Emerica Customer Service

A
Anonymous (Courtenay, CA)

Skates perfect right out of the box

Hi !

That’s great to hear! We’re glad your shoes, skates perfectly right out of the box. Thanks for sharing your experience!

Paul – emerica Customer Service

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Jussi Ristikaarto (Helsinki, FI)
NAVY/TAN / 10
A great shoe

Just to be clear, this is a cupsole, not a vulc (some websites have the word “vulcanized” in the description). A really good shoe. True to size, short break in time, midsole and insole feel comfortable and offer protection, but there’s still plenty of boardfeel. Probably my new favorite shoe.

Hi Jussi!

Thanks for taking the time to leave a review for our KSL III shoe. We're glad to hear that you're enjoying it and that it has quickly become your favorite. We just wanted to clarify that it is indeed a cupsole, not a vulc as some websites may have labeled it. We appreciate your feedback and hope you continue to love our shoe!

Happy skating!

Alex
Emerica Customer Service

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Darrisurf (Madrid, ES)
the only good sneakers they ve made recently and

the only good sneakers they ve made recently and they dont have sizes

Hi Darrisurf,

Thank you for your feedback on our KSL III sneakers. We're glad to hear that you consider them to be a great product. We apologize for any inconvenience caused by the limited sizes available. We will definitely take this into consideration for future production. Thank you for your support!

Alex
Emerica Customer Service

D
Dem Trius (San Diego, US)
BLACK/BLACK / 11
Comfort and Style

They look great and are very comfortable. I'm usually a vulc person, but I wanted to try some cups to give my feet a break and these are doing a great job of that without being too stiff. I'd love a mid variation

N
Nicholas (Newman Lake, US)
WHITE / 10.5
Please keep making round toe box skate shoes

Good show indeed, I like that you can splay your toes out all the way in these. My only problem was that the insoles made my foot sit too high and it caused heel slip, I put in other insoles though and it solved that issue.

J
Jonathan

Absolute gems

A
Allyson

They fit great

C
C (Salt Lake City, US)
BLACK/BLACK / 9
Nice

Nice shoe. Comfortable, good support from the upgraded stock insole and heel foam. Quick break in.

A
Aristoteles Galindo (Anaheim, US)
BLACK/BLACK / 9.5
Skate Straight of the BOX!

These fit and feel amazing. First Kickflip felt crisp straight out of the box. You do not need to break in. I will be skating these then getting more in different colors!!

Hi Aistoteles!

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review for our product 'KSL III'. We are happy to hear that they fit and feel amazing right out of the box. It's great to know that you were able to nail a crisp kickflip on your first try!

Happy skating!

Anna
Emerica Customer Service

A
Alberto Perales (Fontana, US)
BLACK/BLACK / 10

Best shoe ever

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