About RippedLaces
RippedLaces used to belong to another owner before I took over. You can still find some of their social media accounts (Instagram, Youtube, Vimeo). Some of the old articles can be retrieved from the Internet Archive, unfortunately not everything was saved.
The new RippedLaces.com primarily addresses frequently asked question, cover product reviews, and fun stuff like skater bio’s, games, documentaries, etc. For now the focus will be on skate shoes, from there we’ll move on to other stuff.
Why Should I Trust RippedLaces?
Well it’s always a good idea to be skeptical, especially on the web and even more when it comes to purchasing products.
I’ve skated many decks, wheels, shoes, bearings, and setups over the years. Probably more than most skateboarders so I know a thing or two. I’m now in my late 30’s but ride skateboards since I was 8 years old.
I have intimate knowledge of what makes a good skateboard, skate shoe, park, a great trick, or a well made documentary. Combined with actually testing of products, sometimes for months, my opinion matters more over those fake skateboard blogs you see around a lot (with the exception of a few). There is also a lot of stuff I don’t know.
We offer real unique images of products, real videos, and honest reviews. There will always be bias, but we try to keep it as honest as possible. We won’t recommend low quality Amazon skateboards just to get a click, or try to have you buy an overly expensive product if their is a cheap alternative.