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Highsnobiety Examines the Bulky Shoe Craze’s Roots in Skate Footwear

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Published

5 years ago

on

November 7, 2018

By

Skate Newswire

There’s no denying that bulky shoes are back in 2018. From appropriated fashion designs to rereleases of classic models, what was up until very recently deemed archaic is becoming a new staple in footwear. And, as is the case with many things, the roots of the style can be traced directly back to skateboarding. Highsnobiety delves into the topic in an in-depth piece written by Anthony Pappalardo that includes key insights from éS’ Don Brown, Osiris co-founder Brian Reid, and others.

Rather than being cynical about it, [Don] Brown is enjoying his brands’ growing influence. “High-fashion brands have been really pushing the bulkier styles, with strong inspiration from technical skate pioneers éS and etnies,” he says. “I’m loving the creativity I’m seeing with Balenciaga, Gucci, Louis Vuitton, and Dior; éS specifically gets tagged when someone posts their shoes, as they see similarities to what we created 20-plus years ago — pretty amazing that people associate our design with such prestigious brands.”

Head over to Highsnobiety to read the entire piece.

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How 35th North Skate Shop Came to Be

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Published

3 weeks ago

on

August 17, 2023

By

Skate Newswire

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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Published

4 weeks ago

on

August 11, 2023

By

Skate Newswire

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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Published

1 month ago

on

August 8, 2023

By

Skate Newswire

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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