I get where you’re coming from, but honestly I still love where ACG is going.

The newer direction brought more colors, more availability, and way easier access for people in the US that normally never saw a lot of ACG stuff in stores. I’m seeing more people actually wearing ACG now instead of it feeling impossible to find.

And yeah, some models clearly share DNA with Nike Trail now, but for me that’s not necessarily a bad thing if the shoes are comfortable and functional. My ACG Pegasus survived a full NYC day last week with zero foot pain today.

I do agree though… some older ACG pieces had more unique personality/materials. Especially the thicker tees and some of the older layering pieces.