Co-founded by Pontus Alv, ASH ankle lace-up boots hopes to rejuvenate the skate shoe scene by way of its durable — but stylish — designs. A slacker Exo, the synonymous canvas hi top is reimagined here with subversive ‘break free’ branding and contemporary top stitching. It’s the sole that does the talking though, with a base of grippy rubber ensuring optimum undercroft output.