Braden Hoban may be only 23, but it feels like he’s been part of the skateboarding world forever. He’s immersed himself in nearly every aspect of the industry—dropping impressive Thrasher video parts, competing in the SLS circuit, and participating in World Skate events to qualify for the USA Men’s skateboarding team. Hoban stands out in…
If you were born in the 90s, sorry to break it to you—you’re officially old. The good news? On the “old” spectrum, you’re still on the younger side. Even better, trends from your youth have come full circle. That means your JNCO jeans, jorts, and flex-fit hats are back in style, and you can rock…
It’s common for brands to tweak new models after releasing, making subtle adjustments and using new materials to enhance the shoe as time passes on. Earlier last year, New Balance Numeric introduced Franky Villani’s pro model, the 417, in a mid-top silhouette. We put this sleek shoe to the test and were impressed by the…
There’s no doubt about it, Tyshawn Jones has rapidly ascended the ranks to become one of the most influential skateboarders of this generation, blending raw talent, style and progression to push the boundaries of skateboarding. From his early days as a standout in the New York skate scene debuting in Supreme’s iconic “Cherry” video, Tyshawn…
Oh (Y)éS! A French skate shoe brand that pulls on our millennial heartstrings tied to the nostalgia of one of skateboarding’s most iconic videos, Menikmati. They had it all. Aside from having a classic video like Menikmati, their team was stacked with pros over the years including Eric Koston, Paul Rodriguez, Chad Muska, Tom Penny,…
There’s only a handful of current pros in skateboarding today that can proudly boast about their longevity and relevancy in the game. One of the rippers in that list is none other than Anthony Van Engelen, or AVE, who we’ve come to love and respect since the early days of seeing his footage in 411,…
DC has been through quite some changes over these years we’ve reviewed their products, but each change is a reflection of a new era, building upon their everlasting legacy as one of the staple core shoe brands in skateboarding. The era between 2010 – 2015 featured a whole new set of heavy hitters with pro…
During last year’s CPH Open 2023, all eyes were on Ishod as he cruised through the park in a bucket hat and jorts, landing trick after trick while dodging boards and bails. For how hectic the event was, Ishod and his skating almost froze time while he casually backside flipped over the iconic CPH Sunglasses…
All skate shoe companies have that one team shoe that’s been adopted as one of the go-to choices for all-around durability, cushioning, grip and comfort. For NB#, that model is the 440; a retro 70’s inspired silhouette released six years ago that has seen many reiterations over the years including pro colorways by Tom Knox,…
As we recount the past decade of skateboarding and reflect on the rapid development of the European skate scene, it’s easy to notice that some of the most interesting videos of street skating we’ve seen the last five years from the European continent have come from the land of Bangers & Mash. When we think…
One of the most iconic models from the New Balance product line is the 574; a shoe originally designed for running and released in 1988 but was soon adopted by the mass as a comfortable, clean, straightforward lifestyle shoe offered at a reasonable price point. Nowadays, it’s become a classic staple for any sneaker head’s…
Since we’ve dropped the review of Rowan’s signature pro model back in 2020, Rowan’s been chilling under the radar on social media, only popping up here and there with a few edits, appearing at events but then reminding us he’s one of the best street skaters with insane footage appearing in Baker, Supreme and Vans…
