Lakai have released Vincent Alvarez’ second pro shoe this week. A vulc number that soemwhere fits in between the Griffin and Fura models for those who love riding Lakai’s extensive range. Ask your local skate shop to get some in.
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My love of the skateboard sticker seems to have lasted throughout most of my entire life, i guess if you skate then you know just how important these damn things are. Whether you are one of those who has a wall, cabinet or car full of them, or if you have a shoe box of them under your bed, stickers in our scene are like currency to us skateboarders and much loved.
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Many of us own books on skate art, sticker history and board graphics, but one book in particular came to me wrapped in birthday paper this year full of actual stickers for once. 150 of them in fact. What a superb surprise as I flicked through to see many of the finest skateboard brands represented, page by page – all covered in ready-to-peel skate stickers.
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I love the fact that so much work has gone into this book to fill it. Andy Jenkins at Girl, Jim Thiebaud from Real, Jim Phillips from Santa Cruz, Mike Hill of Alien Workshop and Ed Templeton from Toy Machine all share short interviews on the brands before your eyes are filled with memories from the brands in question via wonderful, colourful stickers.
Simple ideas are often the best and the only question you have to ask yourself once you have a copy in your hand is whether you will leave them all intact inside the book or peel them off. What would you do?
Head to Sticker Bomb World to pick one up for £17.95.
Girl Skateboards have announced a rad new deck project featuring imagery from a few of Spike Jonze’s favourite musicians. These early photographs of the Beastie Boys, Nirvana, Sonic Youth, Bjork, and Karen O will be on sale from March 7th.
Ask your local skate shop if the Photos By Spike series will be heading their way.
Habitat have rolled out more decks from their collab with the king of internet pussy, Leon Karssen. This has brought some new Davis, Delatorre and Mark Suciu footage too. Decks will be winging their way to your local skate shop, look out for them.
Lakai are going back in time this month to revive a team classic in the Staple skate shoe, not seen on skate shop shelves since their birth back in 2001. They’ve obviously updated them with 2016 technology. Look out for these new kicks in skate shops that are allowed to sell their limited Anchor range.
If you are unaware of the legendary footprint that Matt Hensley left on skateboarding then you are in for a treat. One of the most respected American skateboarders of all time has hooked up with A Third Foot in Birmingham for a one-off deck run to help raise funds for new concrete to skate in the Midlands.
Here are the digits on the shape, which looks sick.
Width 8.75″
Tail 6.75″
Nose 7″ or 7.5″
Wheelbase 14.5″ or 15″
FREE grip tape and shipping. Pick one up from here.
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Stocking Fillers
With Christmas upon us it’s time to round up a few select products out there that could make your wish list, or even become present ideas for others. If you can’t find something you like, browse through our main product section or just hit up your local skateshop who will be stoked to see you in person.
Almost Skateboards have the winter nugg fix on lock. Wax up your local spot with some sweet green. These are currently heading to your local shop and will be available as separate nuggs in case you don’t fancy a full pot of 18.
The good fellas at Almost also have a mouthful of Nuts and Bolts for £4.50 at Native.
Toy Machine’s Transistor Sect Abec 7 Bearingseven come with a Pez style dispenser. £15.00 from SS20.
Part of the profits from Loud Headphones are used to help people with hearing difficulties and run by skaters, which should be commended. These Silas Baxter Neal earbuds are just £18 from Ideal.
There’s a good chance a lot of bog rolls are going to be used this Christmas, luckily Skate Interiors have your arse covered for £30. Read more about their handy work here.
Diamond have a great selection of hardware with wax and bearing and bolts out there this month worthy of your wedge.
Freshen up your rig for 2016 with a new set of Royal Trucks. Just £39.95 from Rollersnakes.
Just one spray of this new trick assist fragrance could change your nollie game forever. Read the spiel before you try it.
For £30 you can pick up this Deathlens kit for your iPhone 6 from Skate Pharmacy.
Hanging a few decks on the wall whilst you have time off is a productive mission. Pick up these Sk8ology fixings for £9.99 at Native.
Ed Templeton’s new book Wayward Cognitions has just been released and is stocked at The Palomino right now for £35.
Stay warm with Fourstar’s quilt flannel shirt courtesy of Ishod Wair’s signature run. £70 from Flatspot.
Grab a Yes Fam beanie from their Big Cartel page for £18.
Thrasher’s new embroidered beanie will set you back about £25.95 at Note.
Own Indy’s Genuine Tool kit. Perfect for having in your car on a trip via Fourty Two for £24.
Independent also have Stage-11 Forged Titanium 139 Standard Trucks at Rollersnakes for £95.95.
Emerica are bringing the warmth with a quilted Infantry parka. £109 online.
Celebrate another British rider going pro this winter by supporting Isle and Tom Knox. In all good skate stores now.
Legendary skate photographer J. Grant Brittain sells incredible prints from his Etsy store. Timeless photography could be yours in a click.
Volcom’s new camo Quick Stash wallet is out now for £27.99 in their store.
Grab one of their Academy Backpack’s to go with it for £33.00.
If you are looking for a snap back, KR3W’s locker is a good shout at £18 from their online store.
Polar will keep you warm this winter with their new range of clothing. Their new gloves are £25 at Bored and beanies £24.95 from Note.
Do your bit to help keep Skateistan rolling forwards by picking up a new set of Spitfire collab wheels. 100% profits go to the cause. Order them here.
This will be the best £8 you will spend all winter. Heroin’s new Ams will entertain you if it’s snowing outside. Grab one from Big Woodys now before they are gone.
Fourstar’s Legend apparel features the one and only Gonz. Tees £31.95 and sweaters £69.95 are available from Focus.
Etnies have just released a new version of their classic Jameson shoe. The MT looks like it was built for winter in full grain leather and will set you back £65 from their online store.
Talking of leather, Lakai’s new MJ shoe is one of the finest chiller’s out there this month. Scout them out. Reviewed here.
Chris Pulman made these Descent Consume leather wallets with his own hands. You’d be silly not to own one. £30 from Ideal.
HUF’s new range of Classic Lo’s are out this month. £64 at Slam City in black.
If you are a fan of the waffle then Vans’ Era Pro’s are £52 online and come in many colours.
Brixton will keep your head warm with their new Redmond Beanie. £27.95 from here.
These dope enamel pin badges from Rubbish Rubbish are now available at the Palomino for £10.
SS20 have given us a voucher code for our visitors, so if you spend over £50 at their online store, you will receive 10%. Use the discount code CROSSFIRE on check out before 23rd December. Their winter Pom beanies are just £15.
And finally, HUF’s new utility backpack is big enough for your laptop and has a beautiful faux leather bottom. Will cost you about 52 of those round pound coins.
Happy shopping out there.
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Lakai’s new drop of MJ’s now come in a wondrous leather version, part of their exclusive Echelon range. A shoe that is highly recommended for skating round these parts now performs off board for all the right reasons: They are leather, simple, comfy and look like perfection.
As someone that loves all these attributes in a skate shoe, these are probably the best chiller option out there right now, plus, if you were at school, you could easily sneak the black versions of these as part of your uniform.
Worn with cargo pants, jeans or chino’s, MJ’s latest smart pro shoe is a must have, especially in that dreamy caramel colourway. Roll on Lakai.
A new wheel company has launched this week by Alex Irvine and Richard ‘French’ Sayer with a team of total rippers on board for the ride. Car 13 has the likes of Sebi Dorfer, Sam Beckett, Steve Forstner, Julien Benoliel, Jake Collins & Rikk Fields on the team roster. Expect more from this crew in 2016.