The DC Shoes Court Graffik in Moca brings a plush, skate-inspired update to a low-top classic. Finished in a rich dark brown velvet-textured upper, this trainer stands out from the usual canvas and suede skate shoe crowd, with a large outlined logo embroidered in contrast white thread across both side panels and a star motif stitched beneath it. Rust/tan trim around the collar and tongue edge adds a subtle warmth to the colourway, making this a colourway for shoppers after something a little different from DC's core lineup.
Comfort and durability have clearly been considered here. The lace panel, tongue and heel lining are built from a lighter brown textile mesh, with a padded tongue carrying its own small logo patch. Rather than metal eyelets, the Court Graffik uses fabric loop lace guides threaded with flat woven laces, and there's a fabric pull-tab at the heel to help get it on and off with ease. Reinforced x-shaped stitching at the toe flex points is a nice practical touch for anyone putting these through their paces on a board or just day to day.
Underneath sits a thick, off-white flat midsole with a wavy top-line where it meets the upper, paired with a two-tone tan and dark brown outsole moulded with a fine hexagonal tread pattern for grip. This is a low-top lace-up trainer that suits skaters and casual wearers alike, equally at home with jeans as it is knocking around a skatepark. A solid pick for anyone after a DC skate shoe with a bit more texture and character than the standard suede or canvas options.