We tend to focus on the rider of the board, or the wheels of the board (because they’re vitally important to the sport) but we never really acknowledge the beautiful designs that often grace the decks of most skateboards.
I’ve seen many different decks and each one is unique and special in its own way. The skilled designs make for an awesome addition to the dope tricks that you see throughout a skate session.
Scope out these 13 decks, from R-Rated to Anime!
12 Delectable Skateboard Decks
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Tattoo-Inspired Skateboards
‘Element X Series' by Kat Von D and Bam Margera
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Sexy Skateboards
Will These High-Fashion Skateboard Designs Be as Controversial as Burton's?
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R-Rated Skateboard Designs
A Graphic Deck Design Referencing ‘Two Girls, One Cup'
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Hand-Stippled Skateboards
Carved Board Designs By Arniko Bring Uniqueness to Shred
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Anime Skate Decks
Discoteca Tokidoki is One Illustratively Stellar Skateboard
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Positive Deck Designs
Luis B-Boy Skateboard Art Meant to Encourage & Inspire
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Bringing the Inanimate to Life
Jason Freeny's Anatomical Correct Skateboard
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Stellar Skateboard Portraits
Florian Nicolle's Illustrations Showcase the Female Form
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Political Skateboards
Obama Art Decks From Urban Outfitters
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Monster Movie Decks
"Where the Wild Things Are" Skateboards Let You Roll in Style
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Fruity Skate Decks
Anthony Cozzi's Fresh Skateboard Has a New Look
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Masterful Musician Decks
Miles Davis Quintet Skateboards Pay Tribute to ‘Kind of Blue'
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Bright Chunky Skate Sneakers
New Balance Unveils its Numeric 480 to Join the Roster
Upcycled Waste Material Furniture
This Cardboard Furniture Design by Lee Lin is Modular
Nostalgic Neon Rollerskates
The Impala x Barbie Rollerskates Match the Style in the Barbie Movie
Refined Skateboarder Sneakers
The Cariuma Naioca Gum Suede Sneaker Has LWG-Certified Suede
Premium Textural Skate Capsules
Carpet Company and Vans Join Forces on a Skate Half Cab
Formal Skate Boat Sneakers
Vans Introduces the Formal Vans 2 Eyelet Footwear Model
Skate-Ready Practical Sneakers
New Balance Numeric Remixes the 574 Sneaker with Skate Functions
00s Skateboarding-Inspired Footwear
One Block Down and Vans Join Forces on the Star Bullet
Modular Monowheel Hoverboards
The Conceptual 'NAO.WHEEL' Works in a Variety of Orientations
Water-Friendly Sneaker Styles
The Deckers X Lab X-Scape Baja Sneakers Have a Sugarcane Midsole
Skateboarding Heritage-Inspired Capsules
Vans Skateboarding and Spitfire Wheels Join Forces
Chic Olympic Surfer Fashions
The Oakley Offshore Collection is for Team USA for the 2024 Olympics
Skateboarding Shoe Tours
Vans & Anthony Van Engele Conclude AVE 2.0 Commitment to Progression
Multi-Person Scooter Designs
The Conceptual 'Hop' Scooter Platform Imagines a New Commuter Option
Camo-Print Colorful Skate Shoes
BAPE and Vans Launch Another Collaborative Sneaker
90s-Inspired Bulky Skateboard Sneakers
adidas Presents a Look at the Retro Stan Smith XLG Shoe
Vibrant Rugged Skate Sneakers
Vans Tokyo Design Collective Introduces the Vans Varsity Collection
Self-Discovery Card Decks
The Tarot of Oxalia is a Resource for Creativity, Well-Being and More
Icy-Tonal Hi-Top Skate Sneakers
Eyedress and Villani Design a New Balance NM17 Sneaker
Skateboarder-Approved Sneakers
The Nike SB React Leo Skate Shoes Have an Earthy Color Palette
Skateboard-Inspired Body Scales
The 'Skateboard Scale' by Lee HUANG 黄力 is Space-Saving
Rugged All-Terrain Rollerblades
The Q Hand-Makes an Impressive Pair of Rollerblade Skates
Artistic Sneaker Collaborations
The 'Skechers x Vexx' Collection Highlights Bold Graphics
Revived Archival Skate Sneakers
Vans Brings Back the Speed LS Sneaker Model with a Modern Update
Scooter-Style Pump Foil Boards
The 'Foil Scoot' Offers a Great Way to Safely Learn and Glide
Modular Electric Surfboards
The 'Canvas' Surfboard is Stylish, Speedy and Easily Transportable
Skateable Pyramid Art Installations
PlayLab Inc Works with Vans on a Bright Yellow Skate Ramp
Beautifully Artful Chess Sets
Rory Noble-Turner Designs the Engaging Dune Chess Set
Sustainable Multi-Person Scooters
Of My Imagination Designs the Hop Vehicle for Urban Spaces
Recycled Material Skateboards
The LANDER Skateboard Decks are Made with Retired Fishing Nets
Olympic-Inspired Skate Sneakers
The Nike SB Dunk Olympic Safari Honors the Global Games
Bookshelf Board Games
These Classic Board Games are Disguised as Vintage Books
Collaborative Vibrant Skate Sneakers
Crenshaw Skate Club and Nike Launch a New SB Dunk
Biotech-Informed Surfboard Designs
The BATTBOARD Electric Surfboard is Ready for the Water
Aqua-Tonal Textural Skate Sneakers
Nike SB's Day One Sneakers are Made for Children
Knitted Crochet Checkerboard Sneakers
Vans Unveils a Knitted Half Cab Sneaker with a Bright Look
Minimalist Aluminum Wallet Designs
The Ekster Parliament Wallet Has Space for 12 Cards
All-White Exclusive Skate Sneakers
Nike Launches the Minimal Orange Label Dunk Low Pro SB
Premium Craftsmanship Sneakers
Onitsuka Tiger Unveils the Stylish Mexico 66 Deluxe
Sleek Production Electric Scooters
Bo's Bo M is the First Production E-Scooter by the Brand
Maximalism Playful Roller Discos
Varun Kataria Unveils the Xanada Roller Disco in Brooklyn
Stylish Footwear Collaborations
Palace Skateboarding and Vans Collaborate on the Palace Vans Low
Pre-Duct-Taped Shoe Designs
Vans Vault Takes the Pre-Distressed Footwear Style to the Next Level
Streetwear-Informed Surfboards
Nike and Stüssy Work Together on a Special Surfboard Design
Filmic Skater Shoes
The Vans x Barbie Collaboration Shares Laid-Back Skater Styles
Revived Iconic Footwear Silhouettes
Vans Skateboarding and Dime to Revive the Iconic Rowley XLT
BMX-Inspired Fashion Collections
Vans Partners with BMX Athletes Perris Benegas & Dennis Enarson
Bluetooth-Operated Motorized Skateboards
This New Electric Skateboard Offers Gear & Speed Settings
Monotrack Bike Designs
YoouTube Channel Make It Extreme Boasts an Intriguing DIY Bike Concept
Durably Chic Skateboarder Sneakers
The Cariuma Naioca Pro Sneaker Supports Optimal Board Feel
Skateboarder-Approved Sneaker Designs
Vans Debuts Rowan 2, Rowan Zorilla's Second Signature Model
Skate-Centric Collaborative Footwear
Vu Skate Shop and New Balance Join on the 440v2 Shoe
Adventurously Inspired Skate Sneakers
Axel Cruysberghs and Vans Present the Skate Old Skool Sport
Airless Bicycle Tires
The Q Designs a Bicycle Concept with Cross-Sections of a PVC Pipe
Hybridized Electric Longboards
The 'Velocity Etch' Offers the Maneuverability Of a Skateboard
Collaborative Asymmetric Sneakers
adidas and Mark Gonzales esign a Pair of Gonz Aloha Shoes
Music-Inspired Skatewear Collections
Helena Long Unveils a New Collection Alongside Vans
Celebrity Skateboard Brand Collabs
Britney Spears Launched a Nostalgic Collection with 'Welcome'
Iconic Pop Art Skateboards
The Skateroom x Andy Warhol Foundation Skate Decks are Chromatic
Generation-Blending Skateboarding Campaigns
Vans' Always Out There Campaigns Nods to Y2K Styles
Formally Transformed Skate Sneakers
Mastery Atelier Transforms Two Vans Footwear Silhouettes
Streetwear-Influenced Trading Cards
Brain Dead x Magic: The Gathering Debut the Secret Lair Cards
Dynamic Skateable Architecture Stores
The New Vans West End Location in London is Skateable
Milk Carton-Inspired Bubblers
The DGK X GRAV Milk Carton Bubbler is Fashionable
Designer-Approved Skateshoe Silhouettes
The Vans x Proenza Schouler Collab Was Highly Anticipated
Preppy Minimal Skate Sneakers
Nicole Hause Joins Nike on a Special Pair of Dunk Shoes
Onewheel Off-Road Board
Future Motion Inc. Has Unveiled the Onewheel GT S-Series Rally Edition
All-Over Patterned Skate Sneakers
UNDERCOVER & Vans OTW Highlight Anarchy is the Key
Dynamic Graphic Skate Sneakers
S.R. STUDIO. LA. CA. and OTW By Vans Join on a Sneaker
Deconstructed Collabroative Shoes
Gallery Dept. Joins Vans on a Collaborative OG Old School LX
Lounge Chair-Inspired Skateboards
The Eames Lounge Cruiser is Inspired by the Iconic Chair
Forest-Inspired Screenless Toys
Boogie Board Launched the Sketch Pals Forest Friends Line
Minimalist Skateboarding-Inspired Sneakers
KENZO Unveils the KENZO-DOME Sneaker Series
Rapper-Endorsed Footwear Designs
Little Simz Collaborates with Vans on a Unique Slip-On Design
Blue Silkscreen Skateboard Decks
Kai and Sunny Create a New Skate Deck Called 'Spirited Away'
Fun-Filled Inflatable Boards
The 'Adventure Board' is Designed For Versatile Outdoor Enjoyment
Laceless Textural Mid-Cut Sneakers
Di'orr Greenwood Creates a Pair of the Nike SB Sneaker
Single-Piece Wooden Chair Concepts
Deniz Atkay Designs the Slide Table Concept with a Single Sheet
Performance Electric Boards
The Onewheel GT S-Series Boasts Massive Voltage, Power & Torque
2000s-Inspired Lifestyle Sneakers
Saucony Drops the ProGrid Omni 9 Premium & Grid Ride Millenium
Landscape Tonal Bike Series
PANTONE and Trek Bicycles Launch a New Range of Palettes
QSR-Collaborative Skate Collections
The Palace McDonald's Collection is an Unconventional Capsule
Chic Skater Style Sneakers
These Dior B9S Sneakers Come in Two Material Options
Cheeky Performance-Driven Snowboards
CAPITA and 686 Release the Hello Kitty and Friends Snowboard
Board Game-Themed Fashions
The Shoe Palace x Monopoly Collection Includes an Array of Styles
Therapeutic Sunset-Inspired Cards
Sunset Spark Deck Offers Mindfulness Tools with Painted Sunsets
Playful Scooter Designs
The Disney x Vespa Collaboration Boasts a Nod to Mickey Mouse
Colorful Checkerboard-Patterned Sneakers
Vans Unveils Its Colorful New Old Skool LX in 'Love Wins'
Single-Wheeled Modular Concepts
Nao.Design Creates the NAO.WHEEL Transport Concept
Psychedelic Skateboard Decks
Beautiful Losers and Kelsey Brookes Unveil 'New Psychedelia'
Patterned Monochormatic Skate Sneakers
COMME des GARÇONS GIRL Presents New Skate Shoes
Brogue-Style Skateboard Sneakers
The Vans Varsity Sneakers are at Once Laidback and Preppy
Winter-Ready Skateboard Shoes
Vans Old Skool Premium GORE-TEX are Available in Japan
Technical Bright Skate Sneakers
New Balance Unveils the New Tiago Lemos NM808 Sneaker
Skateboard-Brand eBikes
Evolve Skateboards Entered the Bike Market with the 'Project BMX'
Terrain-Tackling Electric Kickscooters
The 'Mukuta' Can Handle Uneven Ground & Difficult Inclines
Multifunctional Personal Mobility Devices
The Modi Fuses a Skateboard, Scooter, and Hoverboard
Café Collaborative Skate Footwear
Vans and PaperGirl Announce Their New Collaboration
Skateboarder Collaborative Sneakers
Blondey McCoy Joins Gary Aspden on a adidas Spezial
Dynamic Patterned Skate Sneakers
Nike Introduces a New Pair of the PS8 Skate Sneaker
Pop Art Skateboard Capsules
THE SKATEROOM Unveils a Collection Inspired by Roy Lichtenstein
Rapper-Honoring Skate Sneakers
Vans Honors Mac Miller with an Authentic Sneaker Model
Skull Logo-Adorned Lifestyle Capsule
MASTERMIND WORLD Joins Vans on a New Collection
Pre-Distressed Skate Sneakers
Vans' Stressed Series Creates a Worn-Out Look of Classic Shoes
Co-Branded Footwear Designs
Vans Skateboarding Collaborates with Skate Brand Hockey
Rebooted Fan-Favorite Skating Games
EA Games is Bringing Back Popular 'skate' Franchise
Skateboard-Themed Photography Books
James Edson's Rabbit Hole Book Honors London's Skate Scene
Expansive Spring-Ready Skatewear
The Palace Spring 2024 Series is Full of Dynamic Silhouettes
Knitted Heritage Skate Sneakers
OTW by Vans Introduces the Engineered Knit Pack of Footwear
Mixed-Reality Skateboarding Apps
Skatrix Pro Turns Interior Spaces into Virtual Skate Parks
All Terrain Electric Skis
Skwheel One Travels Up to 50 Mph on Snow, Sand, and More
Photographer-Collab Card Games
Gray Malin's Work is Highlighted in the New UNO Artiste Series
Boldly Patterned Skate Sneakers
The Nike SB Dunk Low Shoes Get an Olympics Colorway
Creative-Collaborative Skate Shoes
Imran Potato Joins Vans OTW on the Knu Skool Sneaker
Colorful Graphic Skate Apparel
Palace and Spitfire Deliver a Capsule for Spring 2023
Elegant Collaborative Shoe Designs
BoTT and Converse Launch a Chic Deckstar SK Shoe Silhouette
Skateboard Design Museum Exhibitions
The Skateboard Exhibition Opens at London's Design Museum
Rugged Sole Skate Sneakers
Vans Adds a Dynamic VIbram Sole Unit to the Sk8-Hi Shoe Model
Commemorative Skateboarding Decks
DGK Pays Tribute to the Late Harold Hunter with a Special Debut
Textural Update Skate Sneakers
Vans Unveils a Limited-Edition Range with Zhang Quan for LNY
Exploration-Inspired Outdoor Collections
Palace and Oakley Unite for an Outdoor Glasses Collection
Skateboarding-Inspired Ads
Vans Launched the ‘Always Pushing’ Ad Highlighting Skating Culture
Patterned Multi-Color Sneakers
Crenshaw Skate Club Unveils a New Collaboration with Nike
Slipper Wheel-Less Bicycles
Sergii Gordieiev Designs the Slipper Bicycle with Various Sandals
Exclusive Card Game Decks
Mattel Creations and Kartell Unveil Special Edition UNO Deck
Inspiring Creator-Focused Decks
TikTok Launches a New Creative Content Inspiration Deck
Anime Skateboard Clocks
The My Neighbor Totoro Skateboard Clock is Studio Ghibli-Themed
Intuitive Remote-Free Electric Skateboards
The LIQUID Skateboard Offers Cruise Control Support
Illustrative Artist-Collaborative Card Games
Shantell Martin Joins UNO's Ongoing Artiste Series
Sustainable Recycled Aircraft Skateboard
François Jaubert Designs the Eco-Friendly TRASHBOARD
Date Night Card Decks
Date Night Deck Offers 50 Creative Ideas for Quality Time Together
Harajuku-Inspired Slip-Ons
Vans Taps Guest Designers on the Harajuku Punk Design Series
Skate-Inspired Retail Stores
The Nahmias Retail Store is A Tribute to Skate Culture in Venice
Convenience-Focused Modern E-Scooters
Yadea Unveils Yadea Artist & Yadea Elitemax E-Kickscooters
Sleek Freestyle Snowboard Collections
The Welcome x 686 Collection Embraces Quirky Aesthetics
Bright Collaborative Skate Sneakers
Vans Introduces Newly Remixed Skate Half Cab & Skate Rowley
Two-Wheeled Surfing-Inspired Skateboards
The 'SEASKATE' Surf Skateboard Has Spring-Loaded Casters
Rideable Sandcastle Courses
The Lexus US Open of Surfing Has a First-of-Its-Kind Circuit
Tread-Wheel Geometric Bicycles
The Q Bike by Sergii Gordieiev Has Triangular Wheels
Streamlined Decision-Making Platforms
Wunderboards Aims to Adds Simplicity and Creativity to Work