The DC Shoe company was founded in California in the early 1990s and eventually bought up by Quicksilver. Though DC Shoes is now subsidiary of a much larger brand, DC has retained its individuality as a brand and been able to expand it’s product offering considerably. The core of DC’s shoe market remains extreme sports – skaters, BMXers, surfers, snowboarders and even motorcross racers. The brand appears on a variety of footwear for men and children – though there isn’t a dedicated DC collection for women, there are plenty of suitable colours on offer.
Popular DC Shoes for men include the Striker, the Versatile, the Alliance, the Bandit, the Voltron and the Barce. Most of these are available in more than one colour scheme, allowing you to further express your individuality. Children’s shoes by DC include a number of ‘minime’ versions of the popular adult DC styles, including: the clocker, the Command, the Pure, the ever-versatile Court.
Some of the most popular DC shoes are in their signature range. These are shoes developed, designed and produced with some collaboration from high-profile DC fans, who happen to be professionals in their chosen sport. Skaters Danny Way, Rob Dyrdek, Ryan Smith, Josh Kalis, Brian Wenning and Colin McKay are six of the big names currently associated with DC’s signature and pro series shoes.
Shopping online for DC Shoes should be easy – there are scores of retailers specialising in shoes for people interested in extreme sports and the style associated with them. If you haven’t worn a pair of DCs before, it’s recommended that you try a pair on in a local shop to get a feel for the right size – then, buy from a reputable seller online who can vouch for the authenticity of the goods as well as provide a flexible return policy.
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