94 Skateboarding Innovations
From Venomous Skateboards to Skater Lazy Susans:
Meghan Young — Jan 27, 2010 — Lifestyle
Although skaters have been around for quite some time, it’s only recently that the whole skate community has become not only accepted, but also commercialized. That being said, it’s not so surprising that there have been more than a few skateboarding innovations that have cropped up over the last couple of years. Here are some that have been featured on Trend Hunter.
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Tattoo-Inspired Skateboards
‘Element X Series' by Kat Von D and Bam Margera
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Becoming Superhero
Racing Batmobiles, Superhero Sneakers and Mega Ramp Skateboarding
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No Pants Sports
Freeballing Skateboarding & Cycling in Jimmy Hood Ads
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Ancient Greek Sandal Skateboard
Tougher than Leather
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Naughty Skater Pin-Ups
'Skateboard Goddesses' by Chenman
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Skateboard Furniture
Skate Study House
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Mega Ramp Skateboarding
100 Foot Jumps to Become the Standard?
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Electric Skateboards
E-Glide Motorized Skateboards
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Indoor Skateboards
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Skateboard-Segway Hybrid
iSlide Motorized Skateboard
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Naughty Zoo York Ads
Jenna Jameson Skateboard Deck
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Evolved Skateboards
Tarantula Trucks Make Regular Longboards Look Like Wussies
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Transformer Go-Karts
Slick ‘10 Inches' Merges Go-Kart and Skateboard
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Junk Food Feet
Dogs and Skateboards With Cheeseburger Legs by William Hundley
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130,000 Square Foot Skateboard Park New Jiangwan City China
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Evolved Extreme Sports
The Stepboard Skateboard by Nicolas Chacana is Next Generation Shredding
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Backyard Skateboard Parks
Bob Burnquist's Mega Ramp
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Sexy Skateboards
Will These High-Fashion Skateboard Designs Be as Controversial as Burton's?
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One Wheeled Electric Skateboard
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Surfing on Land
The SoulArc Skateboard
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Invader x Mekanism Skateboards
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R-Rated Skateboard Designs
A Graphic Deck Design Referencing ‘Two Girls, One Cup'
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Wooden Wayfarers
Manic Skateboarding Company Releases All-Natural Sunglasses
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Fashion From Skateboard Parts
Beck(y) Clutch and Belt Buckles
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Luxury Ollies
Ferrari Skateboard
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Hand-Stippled Skateboards
Carved Board Designs By Arniko Bring Uniqueness to Shred
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A Bike Skateboard
Dirtsurfer Freestyle
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Pin-Up Skate Decks
The Fly Milk Skateboard Might Cause a Few Spills
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Anime Skate Decks
Discoteca Tokidoki is One Illustratively Stellar Skateboard
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Green Skateboards
FunkinFunction Recycled Wood Skateboards
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Urban Snowboarding
Ripstik and Wave Skateboards Are Inspired by Snowboard Technology
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Skater Museums
California Heritage Museum Hosts ‘Skateboard: Evolution and Art'
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iPhone Apps for Skaters
iSkateboard Finds Best Parks, Skate Shops and Street Spots Near You
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Skateboarding Animals
Extreme Pete and Friends
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Curly Designer Skateboards – IPSVM Board is an Artistic Form of Personal Transit
IPSVM Board is an Artistic Form of Personal Transit
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Erotic Photo Skate Dekcs
Marilyn Minter Supreme Skateboards
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Eco Jewelry Made from Skateboards
2ReVert
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Skateboarder Fannypacks
The Dreisommer Bag is a Handy Fashion for the Active
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Positive Deck Designs
Luis B-Boy Skateboard Art Meant to Encourage & Inspire
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Spherical Skateboards
Loop-In Concept Breaks Down All Barriers of Regular Shred
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Inflatable Skateboards
Get Maximum Air with the Pumpboard
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Skateboard Stairs
Recycling at Roartocket Skateboard School
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Skateboarding Turkeys
Brilliant Fantasy Illustrations From Huey Crowley
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Thrasher Meets Geek
Bluetooth Skateboard
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Skateboarder Artography
Harold Hunter Captures Park Boarders Through the Lens
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Skateboard Scooters
This Efficient Hybrid for Fixit Offers Easy Product Transport
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Urban Skateboarding Art
Jaka Babnik Photography Documents the Skateboarding Subculture
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Surf-Inspired Skateboards
Carver Skateboards Lets You Ride Streets Like Waves
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Sanrio Skateboards
Hello Kitty and Girl Mike Carroll Join Heads, Bust Ollies
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Skater Lazy Susans
The Skateboard-Inspired Revolving Glass Three Sixty Table
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14 Unwearable Leather Finds
From Leather Skateboards to Leather-Etched Art
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Skateboard Stools
Seating from Recycled Decks
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Museum Skateboarding
Helsinki Builds Skateboard Park in Art Museum
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Sculpted Skateboards
Corbusboard Gasmask, Skeleton and Artistic Aluminum Decks
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Scary Skateboard Shelves
Skullhouse Skull-Covered Wall Art Lets You Honor Halloween Year-Round
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Instrument Skate Decks
The Skateboard Guitar is an Overload of Shred
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Neon Tetris Skateboarding
36 Skateboarders Give Ultimate Game Boy Icon Tribute
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Celebrity-Inspired Skateboards
Natalie Portman is Muse for Mykim Dang's Deck Sketches
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Collapsible Transportation
Jin-Seok Hwang Creates the Folding Skateboard Concept
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Symbolic Skateboards
Four Bunnies of the Apocalypse
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Personal Hovercrafts
The Air Board is like Skateboarding, But on Air
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Sky Line Skateboards
ZooYork Decks Represent NYC in ‘Sky High' Series
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Cassette Tape Couture
Pierre Andre Senizergues Fall 2009 Collection is Skateboarder Green
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Leather Skateboards
Natalia Brilli's €910 Lambskin Design
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Supercar Skateboards
The Ferrari Skateboard
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Demi-Deck Portraits
Justin Pape Paints On Broken Skateboards
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Artvertising Skateboards
Reach for Light Promotes Roarockit
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Webble Active Foot Rest
Stay Active AND Pretend You're Skateboarding
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Bringing the Inanimate to Life
Jason Freeny's Anatomical Correct Skateboard
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Chocolate Bubble Boarding
Aero Has Fun With Skateboarding Stunts in Brown Balloons
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Chalk-Spitting Skateboarders
'Wizard Smoke' by SALAZAR Features Chalked-Up Skate Studs
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Skateboarding Models
'The Street Race'
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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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Cartooned Board Kicks
eS and Krooked Skateboard Shoes Make Riding a Half Pipe Cooler
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Monster Movie Decks
"Where the Wild Things Are" Skateboards Let You Roll in Style
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Sony Skateboard Style Segway
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Mountain-Climbing Skateboard Shoes
White Mountaineering Slip-Ons Are Fit for the Alps, Or a Skate
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The Sidways Scooter
Skateboard meets Scooter
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Ugandan Skateboard Parks
Yann Gross' Kitintale Skate Series Photo Documentary
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Resentful Skateboards
Mighty Healthy Fall 2009 Skate Decks Feature Plenty of Animosity
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Venomous Skateboards
Raw Releases Loyalty Over Royalty Skate Deck
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Fruity Skate Decks
Anthony Cozzi's Fresh Skateboard Has a New Look
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Bad Boy Boarder Kicks
Adidas Skateboarding October 2009 Collection is Perfect for Skaters
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Liberating Skate Decks
'We R Free' Skateboards Come Equipped With Arcadian Graphics
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Tricycle Skateboards
Richard Malachowski Creates Three-Wheeled Deck
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Wooden Skateboards
Piotr Woronkowicz Laser Etching
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Extreme Fashion Marketing
Claremont by Adam Kimmel Via High-Speed Skateboard
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Skateboard Controllers
Activision Gives Sneak Peek of ‘Tony Hawk Ride' Video Game
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Massive Skateboard Celebrations
Go Skateboarding Day Encourages Border Bonding
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Autumnal Board Kicks
The Adidas Skateboarding 2009 Fall/Winter Collection is Boardtastic
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Skateboarding Fruit
Bud Light Lime Adverts
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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
Two-in-One Kids Scooter Designs
This Children's Electric Scooter Concept is Adjustable
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
Hybrid Skate Slip-On Sneakers
Vans Presents a Look at its Hybrid Erap Shoe for Spring
Modular Monowheel Hoverboards
The Conceptual 'NAO.WHEEL' Works in a Variety of Orientations
Cutting-Edge Electric Scooters
Flash Motor is Launching the Infinity X Hyper Scooter
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
Artful Sneaker Musical Installations
Vans Introduced the Old Skool 36 FM in an Art Installation
Camo-Print Colorful Skate Shoes
BAPE and Vans Launch Another Collaborative Sneaker
Vibrant Rugged Skate Sneakers
Vans Tokyo Design Collective Introduces the Vans Varsity Collection
Two-Wheeled EV Concepts
The 'SHANE' Two-Wheeled Electric Car Concept Has Space for Five
Icy-Tonal Hi-Top Skate Sneakers
Eyedress and Villani Design a New Balance NM17 Sneaker
Terrain-Combating Electric Bikes
Segway Introduces the Xyber with Intelligent Systems
Skateboarder-Approved Sneakers
The Nike SB React Leo Skate Shoes Have an Earthy Color Palette
Nature-Inspired Rooftop Skateparks
Within Beyond Studio Designs the Qingdao MixC Rooftop Skatepark
Retro Collaborative Skate Sneakers
BILLY's and Vans Join Forces on a Set of Speed LS Sneakers
Inspiring Apparel Collaborations
Skull and Chucks is a Bold Fusion of Skating and Martial Arts
Scooter-Style Pump Foil Boards
The 'Foil Scoot' Offers a Great Way to Safely Learn and Glide
Revived Archival Skate Sneakers
Vans Brings Back the Speed LS Sneaker Model with a Modern Update
Modular Electric Surfboards
The 'Canvas' Surfboard is Stylish, Speedy and Easily Transportable
Kid-Friendly Electric Scooterboards
The Droyd Venym is Comfortable with a Top Speed of 3mph
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
Reissued Technical Skate Footwear
Globe Presents New Sneakers with the Vibram Kakkoi Sole
Skate-Centric Classic Footwear
Vans Introduces the Refreshed Skate Old Skool 36+ Model
Winter-Ready Skateboard Shoes
Vans Old Skool Premium GORE-TEX are Available in Japan
Olympic-Inspired Skate Sneakers
The Nike SB Dunk Olympic Safari Honors the Global Games
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
Auto-Inspired Skateboarding Capsules
DGK Joins Forces with Kaido House for an Incredibly Chic Line
Swingarm-Supported Velocars
The 'Tilt4orce' Offers Stability and Safe Leaning Into Turns
Science-Backed Technical Skate Shoes
ASICS' Gel-Flexkee 2.0 Sneakers is Developed from Science
Breathable Chunky Skate Sneakers
Vans Introduces a New Range of the Reimagined Speed LS Sneaker
All-White Exclusive Skate Sneakers
Nike Launches the Minimal Orange Label Dunk Low Pro SB
Eco-Friendly 3D-Printed Surfboards
Paradoxal Surfboards are Crafted with Algae-Based Material
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
Heritage-Honoring Collaborative Skate Shoes
Vans and Slam Jam Introduce a FUCT Collaboration
Rider-Collaborated Sneaker Series
Andrew Allen and Vans Join on the Skate Authentic High Capsule
Premium Explorative Skate Products
OTW By Vans Celebrates Skateboarding Culture and Experiences
Technical Elegant Joint Footwear
Sandy Liang and Salomon Work on a Mary Jane Slip-On
Streetwear-Informed Surfboards
Nike and Stüssy Work Together on a Special Surfboard Design
BMX-Inspired Fashion Collections
Vans Partners with BMX Athletes Perris Benegas & Dennis Enarson
Gen Z Skateboarding Campaigns
Samsung UK's First Flips Spotlights the Galaxy Z Flip5
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
Retro Patterned Collaborative Footwear
Vans Joins BEAMS SSZ on the Era Skool Sneaker Model
Fine Art-Inspired Sneaker Designs
Vans and Gallery Dept. Partner Through the OTW by Vans Line
Adventurously Inspired Skate Sneakers
Axel Cruysberghs and Vans Present the Skate Old Skool Sport
Premium Stylish Hiking Sneakers
Vans OTW Adds the Old Skool 36 Trail to its Roster
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
Celebrity Skateboard Brand Collabs
Britney Spears Launched a Nostalgic Collection with 'Welcome'
Skateboarding-Inspired Wood Lamps
Blue Green Works Showcases its New Wood Lighting Installation
Dynamic Skateable Architecture Stores
The New Vans West End Location in London is Skateable
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
Formally Transformed Skate Sneakers
Mastery Atelier Transforms Two Vans Footwear Silhouettes
Vintage-Inspired Ski Designs
K2 Skis' Omen Ski Collection is Informed by Julia Schimautz's Style
Mule-Style Streetwear Sneakers
The Vans Authentic Sneakers Now Have a Crushable Heel
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
Dynamic Graphic Skate Sneakers
S.R. STUDIO. LA. CA. and OTW By Vans Join on a Sneaker
Coastal Aesthetic Vehicles
Lexus Unveiled the 'Surf LX' and Expanded WSL Partnership
Contemporary Vertical Turntables
ToVerse Unveils a New Dynamic Streaming Turntable Design
All-Over Patterned Skate Sneakers
UNDERCOVER & Vans OTW Highlight Anarchy is the Key
Modern Electric Surfboards
The Waydoo Flyer EVO is an Advanced, Performance-Driven eFoil
Lounge Chair-Inspired Skateboards
The Eames Lounge Cruiser is Inspired by the Iconic Chair
Music-Oriented Skateboarding Footwear
Vans Unveils its Premium Old Skool Music Collection
Blue Silkscreen Skateboard Decks
Kai and Sunny Create a New Skate Deck Called 'Spirited Away'
Surfboard Delivery Services
Deliveroo Launched the World's First eFoil Surfboard Service
Ambassador-Focused Footwear Campaigns
Vans Launches a New Campaign for its OTW Line
Performance Electric Boards
The Onewheel GT S-Series Boasts Massive Voltage, Power & Torque
QSR-Collaborative Skate Collections
The Palace McDonald's Collection is an Unconventional Capsule
Adventurous Outdoor Tool Concepts
Kazuya Washio Designs the Yamaha Outdoor Tools Concept
Weatherproof Skateboard Sneakers
The Vans LX Old Skool 36 GORE-TEX Sneakers are Springtime-Ready
Cheeky Performance-Driven Snowboards
CAPITA and 686 Release the Hello Kitty and Friends Snowboard
Collaborative Bright Skate Sneakers
Carpet Company Creates a Vans Skate Old Skool 36+
Advanced Skate-Centric Sneakers
Vans and Anthony Van Engelen Spotlight the AVE 2.0 Silhouette
Collaborative Textural Skate Shoes
Converse and IRAK Work Together on a One Star Pro Sneaker
Psychedelic Skateboard Decks
Beautiful Losers and Kelsey Brookes Unveil 'New Psychedelia'
Hip-Hop Festival-Inspired Skateboarding Capsules
DGK Collaborates with the Rolling Loud Festival
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
Collaborative Reworked Skate Sneakers
JJJJound and OTW Vans Present the New Half Cab Sneaker
Electric Motorized Surfboards
E-Bike Brand Cyrusher Debuted an Electric Surfboard with 10kW Motor
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
Pop Art Skateboard Capsules
THE SKATEROOM Unveils a Collection Inspired by Roy Lichtenstein
Rebooted Fan-Favorite Skating Games
EA Games is Bringing Back Popular 'skate' Franchise
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
Stealthy Collaborative Skate Footwear
Nike and Supreme Launch a New SB Dunk Low Sneaker
Convenience-Focused Rotating Shoe Racks
Loft and Ivy Boasts the SoleSavvy 360° Rotating Shoe Rack
Unity-Promoting Family Skate Decks
DGK Partners with Darren Harper for a Special Skate Deck
All Terrain Electric Skis
Skwheel One Travels Up to 50 Mph on Snow, Sand, and More
Social Change-Promoting Skateboarding Programs
DGK Highlights Its Saved by Skateboarding Program
Textural Update Skate Sneakers
Vans Unveils a Limited-Edition Range with Zhang Quan for LNY
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
Anniversary-Celebrating Arty Skateboard Decks
DGK Founder Stevie Williams Marks a Career Milestone
Elegant Collaborative Shoe Designs
BoTT and Converse Launch a Chic Deckstar SK Shoe Silhouette
Rugged Sole Skate Sneakers
Vans Adds a Dynamic VIbram Sole Unit to the Sk8-Hi Shoe Model
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
Limited-Edition Skateboard Decks
DGK Partners with LA Galaxy and Modelo on New Empowering Designs
Flexible Electric Skateboards
Maxfind's 'FF Belt' Skateboard Boasts Dual 1,500W Motors
Patterned Color-Blocked Skate Shoes
Nike and Arts-Rec Join Forces on the SB Dunk Low Model
Skateboarding-Inspired Ads
Vans Launched the ‘Always Pushing’ Ad Highlighting Skating Culture
Slipper Wheel-Less Bicycles
Sergii Gordieiev Designs the Slipper Bicycle with Various Sandals
Comprehensive Summer Lifestyle Capsules
Jakks Pacific is Unveiling a New Lifestyle Collection
Skate-Inspired Retail Stores
The Nahmias Retail Store is A Tribute to Skate Culture in Venice
Intuitive Remote-Free Electric Skateboards
The LIQUID Skateboard Offers Cruise Control Support
Sustainable Recycled Aircraft Skateboard
François Jaubert Designs the Eco-Friendly TRASHBOARD
Wooden Pendant Lamp Collections
Blue Green Works Introduces the New Wood Collection
Harajuku-Inspired Slip-Ons
Vans Taps Guest Designers on the Harajuku Punk Design Series
Skate Culture Initiatives
The Bunt Jam Hosted By Vans Celebrates Toronto's Skateboard Community
Sleek Freestyle Snowboard Collections
The Welcome x 686 Collection Embraces Quirky Aesthetics
South Korean Store Expansions
Palace Skateboards Opens a New Store in South Korea
Practical Spinning Rolling Trays
The Blazy Susan Spinning Rolling Tray is Stylish and Playful
Bright Collaborative Skate Sneakers
Vans Introduces Newly Remixed Skate Half Cab & Skate Rowley
Sleek Handheld Minimal Knives
Chen Chen & Kai Williams Joins Craighill on Sidewinder Designs
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
Pencil Shaving-Inspired Decks
Thilina Liyanage's Tropical Yoga Deck is Sustainably Built
Streamlined Decision-Making Platforms
Wunderboards Aims to Adds Simplicity and Creativity to Work