éS Skateboarding is proud to mark Accel Day 2025 with the long-awaited return of the original Accel, the groundbreaking skate shoe that first launched in 1995 and set a new standard for skateboarding footwear.
For the first time in over two decades, the original Accel returns to the product line—distinct from the Accel OG introduced in the early 2000s, which remains in the line today. While the Accel OG has become iconic in its own right, it was the original Accel—with its sleeker profile, lower toe box, and tighter overall silhouette—that helped define a generation of skateboarding.
“To me, the 1995 Accel was the perfect skate shoe,” says Kelly Hart, éS team manager and brand advocate. “We’ve been pushing behind the scenes to bring it back in its true form for years. For Accel Day, it just made sense to reintroduce the version that started it all.”
Beloved for its classic styling, skate-ready shape, and unmatched board feel, the original Accel helped carry the likes of Tom Penny, PJ Ladd and many other upper-echelon skaters to cement their influence as skateboarding royalty.
Skaters will now be able to lace up the same shape that inspired those defining eras.
Key Features of the Original Accel (2025 Reissue):
- Iconic padded tongue and collar for a snug, 90s fit
- Triple stitched toe cap and ollie area
- Slimmer toe box and lower profile, just like the 1995 original
- Elastic tongue straps
- Die cut EVA midsole
- Breathable perforated panels for airflow
- 400 NBS rubber cupsole outsole for grip and longevity
- “1995” heel embroidery commemorating its original release year
Available Now – May 19 (Accel Day)
The return of the original Accel launches today, May 19, in celebration of Accel Day 2025, and will be available in the essential colorways: Black with a gum tread and White. The reissue is available through select skate shops and online at esskateboarding.com.
