TJ Rogers and éS have teamed up with Movember on a new collab that's way more than just another shoe drop.
These kicks carry real meaning and encourage skaters everywhere to look out for one another, check in with each other and talk about mental health.
Get a closer look at the shoes below and let's talk about how éS, TJ and Movember are out here on a mission to "change the face of men's health, one moustache at a time."
"For TJ Rogers, the cause runs deep," éS mentioned in a recent press release. "Diagnosed with testicular cancer in 2022, he’s since become a leading voice for awareness - using his platform to challenge stigma, promote early detection, and inspire open dialogue among men of all ages."
To spread awareness, TJ helped design a version of his debut pro model éS shoe with themes from the message above. The attention to detail on the design is really what makes this shoe special though.
This specific colorway might look subtle and straightforward from afar, but it actually features a detachable mustache on the tongue. It's a "wearable reminder to talk, check in, and look out for each other—a kind of hairy ribbon translated through the lens of skateboarding," éS tells us.
Every pair of TJ's shoe sold will ultimately help fund Movember’s game-changing men’s health programs and research, which is rad, because the shoes look great.
Using skateboarding to make such a positive impact like this will always be special. TJ’s been through a lot, and the fact that he’s turned his experience into advocacy is super inspiring. And if anything, it's a reminder that early detection saves lives, and talking about it can make all the difference.
So this November, grow a mustache, hit the streets and keep the conversation going. Join the movement here: Movember x éS Team.
“Skateboarding has always been a way to show up for each other,” says Kevin Parrott, Global Brand Manager at éS. “Partnering with Movember lets us turn that everyday support into something bigger — sparking conversations, normalizing help-seeking, and funding programs that keep men alive and well. If a pair of shoes can start one honest chat between friends, it’s already doing its job.”
