Skateboarders always have an eye for new ways to to innovate and improve within their sport. As seen by the popularity of all things skater, this mindset has crossed over into other areas such as fashion, marketing and pop culture.
From neon Tetris skateboarding to monster movie decks, this cluster highlights the 85 innovations that skateboarders will not be able to resist. Or as my grandpa would put it, "Damn kids and their hip-hop!"
84 Innovations Skateboarders Can't Resist
83
Tattoo-Inspired Skateboards
‘Element X Series' by Kat Von D and Bam Margera
82
Becoming Superhero
Racing Batmobiles, Superhero Sneakers and Mega Ramp Skateboarding
81
No Pants Sports
Freeballing Skateboarding & Cycling in Jimmy Hood Ads
80
Ancient Greek Sandal Skateboard
Tougher than Leather
79
Naughty Skater Pin-Ups
'Skateboard Goddesses' by Chenman
78
Skateboard Furniture
Skate Study House
77
Mega Ramp Skateboarding
100 Foot Jumps to Become the Standard?
76
Electric Skateboards
E-Glide Motorized Skateboards
75
Indoor Skateboards
74
The Wheelman
The Ultimate Skateboard
73
Skateboard-Segway Hybrid
iSlide Motorized Skateboard
72
Naughty Zoo York Ads
Jenna Jameson Skateboard Deck
71
Evolved Skateboards
Tarantula Trucks Make Regular Longboards Look Like Wussies
70
Transformer Go-Karts
Slick ‘10 Inches' Merges Go-Kart and Skateboard
69
130,000 Square Foot Skateboard Park New Jiangwan City China
68
Evolved Extreme Sports
The Stepboard Skateboard by Nicolas Chacana is Next Generation Shredding
67
Backyard Skateboard Parks
Bob Burnquist's Mega Ramp
66
Sexy Skateboards
Will These High-Fashion Skateboard Designs Be as Controversial as Burton's?
65
One Wheeled Electric Skateboard
64
Surfing on Land
The SoulArc Skateboard
63
Invader x Mekanism Skateboards
62
R-Rated Skateboard Designs
A Graphic Deck Design Referencing ‘Two Girls, One Cup'
61
Urban Mover USurfer UM70 Electric Skateboard
60
Wooden Wayfarers
Manic Skateboarding Company Releases All-Natural Sunglasses
59
Fashion From Skateboard Parts
Beck(y) Clutch and Belt Buckles
58
Luxury Ollies
Ferrari Skateboard
57
Igland Design Alet Chair
Neo-Nordic Style with Skateboard Wheels
56
Hand-Stippled Skateboards
Carved Board Designs By Arniko Bring Uniqueness to Shred
55
A Bike Skateboard
Dirtsurfer Freestyle
54
Anime Skate Decks
Discoteca Tokidoki is One Illustratively Stellar Skateboard
53
Green Skateboards
FunkinFunction Recycled Wood Skateboards
52
Urban Snowboarding
Ripstik and Wave Skateboards Are Inspired by Snowboard Technology
51
iPhone Apps for Skaters
iSkateboard Finds Best Parks, Skate Shops and Street Spots Near You
50
Skateboard Cars
Is it a Car or a Skateboard?
49
Skateboarding Animals
Extreme Pete and Friends
48
Curly Designer Skateboards – IPSVM Board is an Artistic Form of Personal Transit
IPSVM Board is an Artistic Form of Personal Transit
47
Erotic Photo Skate Dekcs
Marilyn Minter Supreme Skateboards
46
Eco Jewelry Made from Skateboards
2ReVert
45
Skateboarder Fannypacks
The Dreisommer Bag is a Handy Fashion for the Active
44
Positive Deck Designs
Luis B-Boy Skateboard Art Meant to Encourage & Inspire
43
Spherical Skateboards
Loop-In Concept Breaks Down All Barriers of Regular Shred
42
Inflatable Skateboards
Get Maximum Air with the Pumpboard
41
Skateboard Stairs
Recycling at Roartocket Skateboard School
40
Skateboarding Turkeys
Brilliant Fantasy Illustrations From Huey Crowley
39
Thrasher Meets Geek
Bluetooth Skateboard
38
Surf-Inspired Skateboards
Carver Skateboards Lets You Ride Streets Like Waves
37
Skateboard Stools
Seating from Recycled Decks
36
Museum Skateboarding
Helsinki Builds Skateboard Park in Art Museum
35
Sculpted Skateboards
Corbusboard Gasmask, Skeleton and Artistic Aluminum Decks
34
Instrument Skate Decks
The Skateboard Guitar is an Overload of Shred
33
Neon Tetris Skateboarding
36 Skateboarders Give Ultimate Game Boy Icon Tribute
32
Celebrity-Inspired Skateboards
Natalie Portman is Muse for Mykim Dang's Deck Sketches
31
Collapsible Transportation
Jin-Seok Hwang Creates the Folding Skateboard Concept
30
Symbolic Skateboards
Four Bunnies of the Apocalypse
29
Sky Line Skateboards
ZooYork Decks Represent NYC in ‘Sky High' Series
28
Cassette Tape Couture
Pierre Andre Senizergues Fall 2009 Collection is Skateboarder Green
27
Leather Skateboards
Natalia Brilli's €910 Lambskin Design
26
Supercar Skateboards
The Ferrari Skateboard
25
Demi-Deck Portraits
Justin Pape Paints On Broken Skateboards
24
Artvertising Skateboards
Reach for Light Promotes Roarockit
23
Webble Active Foot Rest
Stay Active AND Pretend You're Skateboarding
22
Bringing the Inanimate to Life
Jason Freeny's Anatomical Correct Skateboard
21
Chocolate Bubble Boarding
Aero Has Fun With Skateboarding Stunts in Brown Balloons
20
Skateboarding Models
'The Street Race'
19
Stellar Skateboard Portraits
Florian Nicolle's Illustrations Showcase the Female Form
18
Political Skateboards
Obama Art Decks From Urban Outfitters
17
Monster Movie Decks
"Where the Wild Things Are" Skateboards Let You Roll in Style
16
Sony Skateboard Style Segway
15
Mountain-Climbing Skateboard Shoes
White Mountaineering Slip-Ons Are Fit for the Alps, Or a Skate
14
The Sidways Scooter
Skateboard meets Scooter
13
Ugandan Skateboard Parks
Yann Gross' Kitintale Skate Series Photo Documentary
12
Resentful Skateboards
Mighty Healthy Fall 2009 Skate Decks Feature Plenty of Animosity
11
Fruity Skate Decks
Anthony Cozzi's Fresh Skateboard Has a New Look
10
Bad Boy Boarder Kicks
Adidas Skateboarding October 2009 Collection is Perfect for Skaters
9
Liberating Skate Decks
'We R Free' Skateboards Come Equipped With Arcadian Graphics
8
Tricycle Skateboards
Richard Malachowski Creates Three-Wheeled Deck
7
Wooden Skateboards
Piotr Woronkowicz Laser Etching
6
Extreme Fashion Marketing
Claremont by Adam Kimmel Via High-Speed Skateboard
5
Skateboard Controllers
Activision Gives Sneak Peek of ‘Tony Hawk Ride' Video Game
4
Massive Skateboard Celebrations
Go Skateboarding Day Encourages Border Bonding
3
Autumnal Board Kicks
The Adidas Skateboarding 2009 Fall/Winter Collection is Boardtastic
2
Skateboarding Fruit
Bud Light Lime Adverts
1
Masterful Musician Decks
Miles Davis Quintet Skateboards Pay Tribute to ‘Kind of Blue'
Related Ideas
Bright Chunky Skate Sneakers
New Balance Unveils its Numeric 480 to Join the Roster
Fully Recyclable Sneaker Styles
The Nike ISPA Link Axis Has Interlocking Components with No Glue
Nostalgic Neon Rollerskates
The Impala x Barbie Rollerskates Match the Style in the Barbie Movie
Premium Textural Skate Capsules
Carpet Company and Vans Join Forces on a Skate Half Cab
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
Skateboarding Heritage-Inspired Capsules
Vans Skateboarding and Spitfire Wheels Join Forces
Streetwear-Inspired Beer Collaboration
Fat Tire and Vans Have Announced a Collaboration
Skateboarding Shoe Tours
Vans & Anthony Van Engele Conclude AVE 2.0 Commitment to Progression
Freshly Rebranded Frozen Drinks
Slurpee's Bold New Identity and Mascot Speak to Gen Z
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
Nostalgic 80s-Inspired Expressive Footwear
Clarks and Netflix Launch a Stranger Things Collection
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
Safety-Focused Shoe Designs
Vans Vault Launches Sneakers with Built-In Ankle Guards
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
Innovative Toy Creations
Fun In Motion Toys Launches TECTI, a Kinetic Building System Toy
Scooter-Style Pump Foil Boards
The 'Foil Scoot' Offers a Great Way to Safely Learn and Glide
Nostalgic Retro Music Capsules
KICKBACK Blends Retro Design with the DIY Mixtape Kit
Gen Z-Targeted Scooter Models
The Conceptual 'Omni' Electric Scooter is Customizable
Graphic-Heavy Fall Collections
Billionaire Boys Club and ICECREAM Release Fall 2023 Collections
Collaborative Chunky Skate Sneakers
always do what you should do Joins adidas on the Superstar
Skateable Pyramid Art Installations
PlayLab Inc Works with Vans on a Bright Yellow Skate Ramp
Bright Video Game-Inspired Footwear
Onitsuka Tiger Launches a Street Fighter-inspired Sneaker
Athletic Apparel Interactive Billboards
Gymshark Unveils the Shoplift Campaign Ahead of Sale
Color-Blocked Skater Timepieces
The In4mation x G-SHOCK 'Mosh Pit' Has a Laidback Aesthetic
Recycled Material Skateboards
The LANDER Skateboard Decks are Made with Retired Fishing Nets
Creative Play Pop-Ups
The Sharpie Studio Offered Opportunities for Creativity at SXSW
Olympic-Inspired Skate Sneakers
The Nike SB Dunk Olympic Safari Honors the Global Games
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
Gen Z-Centric Campaigns
Urban Outfitters' Shift Happens Campaign Has Three Phases
Aqua-Tonal Textural Skate Sneakers
Nike SB's Day One Sneakers are Made for Children
Star-Motif Canvas Sneaker Collections
Converse Presents the One Star Pro City Pack
Science-Backed Technical Skate Shoes
ASICS' Gel-Flexkee 2.0 Sneakers is Developed from Science
Nostalgic Toy-Inspired Fashion Collections
rue21 is Collaborating with Barbie® and Hot Wheels®
Heritage-Honoring Collaborative Skate Shoes
Vans and Slam Jam Introduce a FUCT Collaboration
Gen Z-Influenced Marketing Campaigns
Kraft Heinz is Studying Gen Z's Preferences with New Launches
Craveable Soda Packaging
Sprite is Reviving Its Obey Your Thirst Campaign for a New Generation
Premium Explorative Skate Products
OTW By Vans Celebrates Skateboarding Culture and Experiences
Snap-On Mobile Gaming Controllers
Zak Boardman Debuts the Compact SnapJoy Controllers
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
Nostalgic LEGO Roller Skates
The LEGO® Creator 3-in-1 Girls Retro Roller Skate is Playful
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
Gen Z Skateboarding Campaigns
Samsung UK's First Flips Spotlights the Galaxy Z Flip5
Y2K-Inspired Fashion Collections
The Bench Revival Collection Boasts a Range of Nostalgic Styles
Adult-Exclusive Reimagined Board Games
Hasbro Transforms a Classic with the Monopoly Board Crawl
Sophisticated Minimal Skate Shoes
RONE and New Balance Launch a Thiago Lemos 1010 Sneaker
Drink-Shaped Gaming Devices
7-Eleven is Giving Fans the Chance to Win a Slurpee-Shaped Tetris Game
Skate-Centric Collaborative Footwear
Vu Skate Shop and New Balance Join on the 440v2 Shoe
Olympic-Ready Elevated Footwear
Nike Optimizes its Air Cushioning Tech in New Range of Shoes
Hybridized Electric Longboards
The 'Velocity Etch' Offers the Maneuverability Of a Skateboard
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
Contemporary Skate Collections
Pro Skater Stevie Williams' DGK Releases the Cry Later Collection
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
All-Over Patterned Skate Sneakers
UNDERCOVER & Vans OTW Highlight Anarchy is the Key
Artist-Inspired Dynamic Basketballs
round21 Designs Basketballs Inspired by Basquiat and Haring
Luxury Hoverboard NFTs
Lexus is Engaging Next-Gen Collectors, Drivers & Luxury Consumers
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
Rapper-Endorsed Footwear Designs
Little Simz Collaborates with Vans on a Unique Slip-On Design
Fun-Filled Inflatable Boards
The 'Adventure Board' is Designed For Versatile Outdoor Enjoyment
Performance Electric Boards
The Onewheel GT S-Series Boasts Massive Voltage, Power & Torque
Retro Gaming Merch Collections
The Rollercoaster Tycoon Collection from Atari Celebrates the Game
QSR-Collaborative Skate Collections
The Palace McDonald's Collection is an Unconventional Capsule
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
Updated 90s-Inspired Shoe Silhouettes
Vans Releases a New Contemporary Take on Its Classic Slip-On
Intelligent Portable Board Games
Kai Xia Designs the EIFplay Chessboard with a Digital Approach
Gen Z-Focused Board Games
Mattel Launches Scrabble Together for Non-Competitive Gen Z Consumers
Collaborative Textural Skate Shoes
Converse and IRAK Work Together on a One Star Pro Sneaker
Game-Inspired Playable Puzzle Sets
The Tetris Solid LEGO Set is Impressively Playable
Hip-Hop Festival-Inspired Skateboarding Capsules
DGK Collaborates with the Rolling Loud Festival
Psychedelic Skateboard Decks
Beautiful Losers and Kelsey Brookes Unveil 'New Psychedelia'
Villainous Board Game Campaigns
The Monopoly All is Fair Campaign Leans into Competition
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
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'
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
Artful Skateboard Deck Collections
Kraftwerk and Beautiful Losers Unveils the Kraftwerk Collection
Dynamic Patterned Skate Sneakers
Nike Introduces a New Pair of the PS8 Skate Sneaker
Kid Entrepreneur Carts
Allboss is a Creative Approach to Entrepreneurship for Children
Pop Art Skateboard Capsules
THE SKATEROOM Unveils a Collection Inspired by Roy Lichtenstein
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
Magician-Designed Playing Cards
Viral Illusionist Billy Menezes Introduces MYSTERY PLAYING CARDS
Mixed-Reality Skateboarding Apps
Skatrix Pro Turns Interior Spaces into Virtual Skate Parks
Knitted Heritage Skate Sneakers
OTW by Vans Introduces the Engineered Knit Pack of Footwear
Unity-Promoting Family Skate Decks
DGK Partners with Darren Harper for a Special Skate Deck
Miniature Collectible Campaigns
The World’s Smallest Lines are the Focus of Influencer Marketing
All Terrain Electric Skis
Skwheel One Travels Up to 50 Mph on Snow, Sand, and More
Creative-Collaborative Skate Shoes
Imran Potato Joins Vans OTW on the Knu Skool Sneaker
Global Storytelling Initatives
Vans Announces its Narrative-Centric Always Pushing Campaign
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
Venice Beach-Inspired Footwear Designs
Puma Hoops Partners with the Venice Basketball League
Commemorative Skateboarding Decks
DGK Pays Tribute to the Late Harold Hunter with a Special Debut
Expansive Summer-Ready Skate Fashion
Yardsale Unveils an Expansive Capsule for Summer 2023
Block Game Collaborative Projects
Minecraft Announces an Exciting Tetris Collaboration
Age-Inclusive Board Games
Hasbro Revamps its Classic Board Games to Accommodate Aging Consumers
Exploration-Inspired Outdoor Collections
Palace and Oakley Unite for an Outdoor Glasses Collection
Game-Inspired Sustainable Streetwear
Broken Planet Unveils it new Space Trails Collection
Mash-Up Board Games
Monopoly Scrabble by Winning Moves Games Combines Two Classics
Retro Arcade-Themed Capsules
The Hundreds and Tetris are Teaming Up on the 'Future Vintage' Line
Skateboarding-Inspired Ads
Vans Launched the ‘Always Pushing’ Ad Highlighting Skating Culture
Comprehensive Summer Lifestyle Capsules
Jakks Pacific is Unveiling a New Lifestyle Collection
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
Gaming Experience-Enhancing Innovations
Inspired Entertainment, Inc. Debuts New Gaming Innovations
Adult Board Game Campaigns
Hasbro and Ageless Innovation Rebrand Childhood Games for Adults
Anime Skateboard Clocks
The My Neighbor Totoro Skateboard Clock is Studio Ghibli-Themed
Sustainable Recycled Aircraft Skateboard
François Jaubert Designs the Eco-Friendly TRASHBOARD
Harajuku-Inspired Slip-Ons
Vans Taps Guest Designers on the Harajuku Punk Design Series
Celebratory Hip-Hop Collaborations
Mitchell & Ness Collaborates with Legendary Graffiti Crew Tats
Skate Culture Initiatives
The Bunt Jam Hosted By Vans Celebrates Toronto's Skateboard Community
Trading Card Board Games
The Monopoly Prizm: NBA 2nd Edition Board Game is for Basketball Fans
Sleek Freestyle Snowboard Collections
The Welcome x 686 Collection Embraces Quirky Aesthetics
Vibrant Summery Skate Streetwear
Always Do What You Should Do Drops a NOAH Collection
Bright Collaborative Skate Sneakers
Vans Introduces Newly Remixed Skate Half Cab & Skate Rowley
Spiritual Film-Inspired Board Games
Beetlejuice Ouija from Op Games Celebrates the Bio-Exorcist
Two-Wheeled Surfing-Inspired Skateboards
The 'SEASKATE' Surf Skateboard Has Spring-Loaded Casters
Streamlined Decision-Making Platforms
Wunderboards Aims to Adds Simplicity and Creativity to Work