95% matchemerica
Emerica and Lakai share a strong skateboarding heritage, similar style, silhouette, fit, and materials. Both brands cater specifically to the skateboarding community with high-quality offerings at a mid-range price segment.
Lakai
StyleSkatewearStreetwear
Known forSneakersFootwear
Lakai Limited Footwear is a skate shoe and apparel company founded in 1999 by professional skateboarders Mike Carroll and Rick Howard, who also co-founded Girl Skateboards and left DC Shoes to start it. Based in Torrance in the Los Angeles area, it sits within the Crailtap group alongside Girl and Chocolate. The range covers vulcanized and cupsole skate shoes, including the Griffin, Manchester, Cambridge and Flaco, plus pro models and basic apparel. Lakai also produces full-length team videos, from Fully Flared to Bubble.
You might also like
95% match
88% matchHelas
Helas has a similar streetwear style and relaxed silhouette, aligning with Lakai's skateboarding roots. The alignment in palette and design ethos contributes to a shared audience appeal.
88% matchVANS
VANS shares a streetwear style and relaxed, boxy silhouette with Lakai, making it a natural fit for fans of the skate culture.
See all 27 brands like Lakai →
How Lakai fits
We don't have a fit consensus for Lakai yet. Bought something? Add your fit below — it helps the next shopper.
Not sure what size to buy?
Paste a Lakai listing's measurements and compare them to something you already own.
Check fit with LakaiBought Lakai? Share how it fit