Collin Provost’s third shoe – slim vulc feel meets G6 Plus cushioning for all-terrain assault

The Provider is Collin Provost’s third signature shoe with Emerica, and it perfectly captures Collin’s style both on and off the board: minimalistic in design, but packed with all the tech and durability necessary for serious skating. If you’ve ever watched Collin skate, you know he’s all about pushing the limits with technical tricks and massive drops. With the Provider, he set out to create a shoe that would perform in every environment without sacrificing the classic vulcanized feel he loves.

Tech-Forward Design

At first glance, the Provider is sleek and simple – a low-profile silhouette with clean lines and subtle branding. But dig deeper and you’ll find a skate shoe built for versatility and performance. It’s the first Emerica model to feature the G6 Plus drop-in footbed – a next-generation polyurethane insole that’s lighter, high-rebound, and equally impact-resistant as the classic G6, providing exceptional protection when you’re landing big. This tech, paired with an internal EVA layer, ensures that the Provider handles tough landings without compromising boardfeel, making it perfect for everything from technical street skating to big transition hits.

Skateable Design Features

True to Collin’s minimalistic yet functional design philosophy, the Provider features higher-lacing positioning near the instep, away from the toe, which significantly reduces lace breakage during flip tricks. Skaters will appreciate how this also creates a more slip-on feel – with a solid one-piece vamp across the forefoot that ensures smooth flicks and eliminates the hassle of constant relacing. Despite its sleek look, the shoe is built tough with double-stitched ollie areas and reinforced eyestays, ensuring it holds up to heavy skate sessions.

The Right Tread for Control

For the outsole, Emerica implemented the Triangle Tread pattern, giving you the grip you need for every type of skateboarding. Collin’s input helped shape the tread depth to be lower-profile, maximizing boardfeel for better control while carving pools or bombing hills. At the same time, double-wrap vulc foxing around the sidewalls adds durability and stability, so you can skate fast without worrying about blowouts or losing control.

A True All-Rounder

The Provider strikes the perfect balance between Collin’s love for classic vulcanized boards and the need for more support and protection in modern skateboarding. It’s nimble enough for technical street tricks, yet protective enough for the biggest gaps and ramps, making it a true all-rounder. Tested in every skate environment by Collin himself, the Provider is the ideal shoe for skaters who want the best of both worlds – classic boardfeel with modern cushioning.