A couple months ago, pictures of the new Nike SB Dunk “Gardenia” from FLY Streetwear were leaked and social media blew up with mixed reviews. While some were saying Nike was releasing too many blue dunks, others were marveling at the intricate details packed into the shoe. Every shoe collaboration that FLY Streetwear’s founder Jeff…
We’ve written about SKF bearings in the past, and since then, they’ve continued to put together a heavy squad of skateboarders on their roster with the inclusion of Tiago Lemos in early March. SKF is a well-known and respected brand in the bearing industry (outside of the skate industry), and their skateboard bearings are no…
Etnies shoes and Ryan Sheckler have been synonymous over the past 25 years, with Etnies sponsoring Ryan at eight years old and their partnership marking one of the longest running ones in the skate shoe industry. In this day and age with the influx of corporate athletic brands pumping money into skateboarding and snatching riders…
Nora Vasconcellos is one of the most inspirational skateboarders out today. Period. When it comes to skateboarding, she has an incredible style that’s effortless and powerful, and a well rounded trick selection that not only shines through her memorable “Welcome” and “OJ Wheels” video parts, but also contributing to her first place title in the…
There aren’t many shoe brands in the scene who can boast about having a product made for skateboarding thirty years ago, making very few tweaks along the way and having it still widely adopted by skateboarders today. And then there’s Vans. A company with skateboarding at its core, and a product portfolio of skateboarding’s most…
It’s safe to say Tiago Lemos has cemented himself as one of the greatest today in terms of pop, style and footage production. Anytime we can get a clip of Tiago, it’s a treat. Whether it may be through his fit, or his selection of tricks, Tiago’s skating brings a taste of nostalgia that’s been…
When we first saw the Nike BRSB’s on Karsten Kleppan’s feet, we noticed right away the colorway and silhouette was similar to one of Nike’s most iconic shoes, the Nike Cortez. But just being a sneaker head, you’d also know that the original staple Cortez had a curvy thread pattern sole and would put you…
It’s been a while since we’ve got our hands on a pair of Etnies for Weartested, the last one being the Etnies Marana Vulc back in 2015. With that said, Etnies holds a very special place in our hearts as it was one of the most popular shoe brand in the mid-2000s, when many of…
Over the years, every time we watch Lucas Puig footage, it’s like uncorking an aged bottle of wine from your own wine cellar. There’s a slight taste of nostalgia with every sip, but endorphins soon hit once you realize that it’s a completely new and refreshing experience. Lucas has had an amazing career in skateboarding,…
In this industry, there’s a bunch of skaters who have hit their peak early on and have slowly burnt out over time. But then there’s a handful of pros who get better over time and it feels like they age like fine wine. Kevin Long, or “Spanky”, is the epitome of that type of skater….
Nowadays, there are apps for every aspect of your life, especially when it comes to fitness and sports lifestyle. There are running apps like Strava, which not only tracking your day to day workout performance, but also allow other like-minded runners to connect and build communities; through the app you can get notified of when,…
The past decade we’ve been blessed to witness an incredible boom in the number of female skateboarders around the world. At the forefront of this new generation, is none other than Lizzie Armanto, who has been steadily climbing to the top and solidifying herself as one of the best in the game. Growing up in…
