Another great looking shoe, no background story let’s just get straight to the point. Sorry about the label, that is entirely on me. The Etnies Veer skate shoe is an addition to the Etnies footwear collection and it is comparable to the Etnies Marana skate shoe. A big difference is the updated sole thread pattern. … Read more
The éS Silo is a retro-styled skate shoe that has been updated with modern features. The updated eS Silo returns with the previous outsole, but with a de-puffed upper to allow for more technical skating. It will require a long time to break them in, and at first you will struggle with the lack of … Read more
To get better at skateboarding you need to slowly build up and make sure you master the basics. Sometimes your muscles and brain need time to adapt and a break can help you to improve. Make sure to get feedback from skilled skateboarders and film yourself to analyze your technique. Often it’s not that you … Read more
Many skateboard brands offer quality decks, wheels, bearings, and trucks. Many brands also offer complete garbage but have a bigger budget. The truth is, there is no such thing as the best brand, it’s all about where the decks are made. The team or skater you like to support, graphics, and personal preference. Wheels and … Read more
Should you get a longboard or a skateboard? Go for a longboard if you want to cruise around for an extended period and plan to ride long distances. Longboards are great for easy cruising and provide a smooth riding experience. Go for a skateboard if you want to do technical tricks on the street and … Read more
Skateboarding is an internationally recognized sport and lifestyle that millions of people worldwide have the pleasure of enjoying. We have top-notch skateparks all over the globe, high-profile professional stars, jaw-dropping Olympic events, and some of the coolest apparel brands in all of sports. Considering the origin of skateboarding compared to the level it’s at today, … Read more
In my younger years, I didn’t think much about the size of the board I was riding. As long as it didn’t look enormous, had a cool graphic, and was shredded on by one of my favorite professionals, I’d be more than willing to try it. Now, after two decades of experience, hundreds of skateboards, … Read more
If your skateboard deck loses pop and hardly has any tail left, it’s time to replace it. At this point tricks takes a lot of effort and your board is hard to control. It also increases the risk of injuries. A functional skateboard deck should have at least a bit of tail and nose left, … Read more
Brand new skate shoes just don’t feel the same as a pair that you have been skating for weeks. When skating in brand new skate shoes your feet get sore, the shoes are stiff and don’t have any flex, and your tricks aren’t as smooth as they usually are. This is the opposite of what … Read more
“I wanna go fast!!” Me too. As skaters we need speed. We need speed to maintain momentum on transition. We need speed to clear obstacles. We need speed to get up ramps. We need speed to feel alive. Skaters need speed and we all are trying to get more speed. Most skaters, myself included until … Read more