The day was a fucking success! That how the kids describe the first Wear Test Event organized by Edan from Weartested. The day’s event was split up into three different stops, each one related to a technology of the shoe. The 1st stop: Duracap Test We tested out the durability, grip and comfort of the shoe by…
Given the classic shoe models in the Vans product line such as Sk8-His, Old Skools and Half-Cabs that has sustained skateboarding’s technical requirements for decades, it’s not often that an entirely new Pro Model is added into the mix. So when a new Pro Model does appear, you know that a heavy investment of time…
If you’ve been following any of DC’s recent shoe promo videos, you’ve probably come across the hilarious political Wes We Can marketing campaign featuring the new Wes Kremer 2 shoe. DC dropped the video in the skate scene right in the mix of the presidential debates happening in America, and produced the best video a…
Almost Impact Plus Technology Deck Skateboard hardware is exposed to an extraordinary amount stress and strain, especially the skateboard deck itself. Thus, there have been a steady output of new deck innovations and technologies that promise to improve the hardware’s lifetime. With that said, the old fashioned seven wood ply layers of North American maple have…
It has been a while since our last post about Levi’s Skateboarding collection, and we must say, this past year Levi’s has done a lot for the skateboarding community that shouldn’t go unnoticed. Their marketing has been targeted on making effective mini documentaries that showcase skateboarding in developing communities on an international level. Check out…
Recently in videos and even Street League competitions we’ve seen skaters on the Nike SB team wearing a new shoe that looks extremely…simplistic. Upon first impression it looks like a new model, but with a closer look, we found out it’s a revamped version of the old Nike SB Bruin called the Nike SB Bruin…
If you’ve seen any of Evan Smith’s parts you know that he’s got a very raw but finesseful approach to his skating. If you’ve read any of his interviews, or met him in person, you know that he’s the most down-to-earth, positive vibin’ free willing, hippy-esque skater to keep it real in the skate industry….
A modern, skate-performance take on an ’80s legend, adidas Skateboarding took the Superstar model, slimmed it down and made it super light for the needs of a skateboarder. Durability Overall, the durability of the Superstar vulc is good. The Superstar has probably the most iconic rubber toe cap which takes its advantage into account. In…
Boat shoes are stylish and good for skateboarding. Adidas has noticed this and developed a while ago the Seeley model which combines the style of a boat shoe with a skateshoe. Lem Villemin from Stuttgart had the chance to design a colorway for this season. We’ve had the chance to put his adidas Seeley to…
You’ve seen the hype on instagram, facebook and skate websites, Nike SB and legendary skateboarder Eric Koston has teamed up again for the third time to create something completely different from the Nike SB line-up, which includes his two previous pro models. Koston being a huge sneaker fan himself, knew exactly what he wanted and…
Although Nike had acquired Converse more than ten years ago, we seldom come across a Cons model that features the innovative technology a Nike Sport Research Lab would foster. Occasionally, we see Lunarlon insoles being adapted, and the quality of suede is heightened, but a new model that features technical elements in every aspect of…
The Nike Dunk is one of the most iconic sneakers ever, and is also Nike SB’s first model launched to create the extremely successful skateboarding program and brand it is today. The Dunk was the perfect model to start the SB brand because it offers endless design possibilities and as a result, the shoe is…
