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UPDATE: Highsnobiety Digs into DC Shoes’ DNA in 3-Part Documentary Series

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There’s no doubt that DC Shoes changed the game when it entered skateboarding in the early ‘90s. Some would argue that it created the blueprint for what the modern skate shoe industry has become. Highsnobiety takes a look at DC’s DNA through speaking with the key players that had a hand in molding it. Aside from Ken Block and Damon Way, Dave “Pursue” Ross, Mike Blabac, Sung Choi, Alyasha Owerka-Moore, Omar Quiambao, and John Buscemi all lend their voices to the first installment of this new three-part series. Check the Instagram trailer below for a bite-sized taste. Then, head over to Highsnobiety to view “Breaking the Mold” in its entirety.

UPDATE 11.9.18: The third installment of Highsnobiety’s DC Shoes documentary was released today. Watch the trailer below, and head over to Highsnob to watch the finale.

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UPDATE 10.4.18: Highsnobiety just released Part 2 of its DC Shoes documentary series. It examines artist collaborations, and how DC pioneered what has now become a standard practice in the footwear and apparel industry. Have a look at the trailer below, and head over to Highsnob to watch the entire episode.

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How 35th North Skate Shop Came to Be

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Seeing all the other shops back then were focused on snowboards, Tony Croghan saw the opportunity to establish a shop dedicated to skateboards. He used earnings from a hotel job to start 35th North Skate Shop in Seattle.

After twenty years, 35th North has become a prominent part of the Seattle community, hosting events, art shows, premieres, and karaoke nights.

Pro skaters Matt Gottwig and Kristin Ebeling shared more stories about how the shop became an integral part of the local skate scene in this episode of “Established“.

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Thrasher Presents ‘Established: Familia’

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In this documentary produced by Red Bull Media House, Steve Nesser and Dennis Burdick talk about how their skate shop, Familia, came to be.

They also converted an unused area above the shop into the Familia HQ skatepark, a winter refuge for skaters in Minneapolis.

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Making Skate Noise: Miami

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Discover the vibrant skate culture in Miami, including the influential history and the impressive skateboarders driving the scene, and discover why Florida produces some of the gnarliest skaters in the world in @Spotify’s “Making Skate Noise: Miami” for #SkateNoise.

The video features Danny Fuenzalida, Jace Detomasso, and Zion Effs.

Also, check out the Skate Noise Playlist at Spotify.

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