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Rayssa Leal Makes Her Fairytale Dreams Come True

Published

3 years ago

February 10, 2022

Skate Newswire

When she was 7, Rayssa Leal took the internet by storm with a kickflip in a little blue fairy costume. Today, the 14-year old superstar drops her new shoe colorway with Nike SB, proving that dreams really do come true.

The Rayssa Leal x Nike SB Verona Slip features a dappled Glacier Blue suede upper with cute cloud graphics throughout. As a nod to Rayssa’s background, the adorable fairy skateboarder image on the insole says “If you can dream it, you can make it happen” in English on one shoe and Portuguese on the other.

In a recent interview, Rayssa and Nike discussed her drive and what makes these particular shoes so special. Here’s a taste:

SB: What was the inspiration for your Verona color way?

RL: My life story. It is the first shoe with my signature, so it had to show where I came from and where it all began.

SB: Do you have a favorite part of the shoe and why?

RL: The insole because that phrase has a big meaning for me. I really believe that if you can dream, you can make it happen.

SB: How do you feel when you look back now at the clip that made you famous?

RL: It makes me really happy that it was my mom who filmed me, and even more that Tony H. shared it. Since that day, a lot has changed!

Read on at Nike SB.

PRODUCTS

Vans Skateboarding x Spitfire Wheels

Published

9 months ago

February 5, 2024

Skate Newswire

Vans Skateboarding and Spitfire Wheels have teamed up to create a durable and adaptable footwear and apparel collection that draws inspiration from memorable skateboarding trips with your friends.

Watch their collaboration video above featuring Austin Kanfoush, Rowan Zorilla, Nick Michel and Nelly Morville.

Check out the Vans x Spitfire collection here.

News

Independent Trucks Launch New Collab Helmet and Pads Collection

Published

1 year ago

November 9, 2023

Skate Newswire

Triple Eight / 187 Killer Pads and Independent Trucks have teamed up to create the new Independent Trucks helmet and pads collection.

This collaboration features Triple Eight’s Certified Sweatsaver Helmet and 187 Killer Pads Combo & Six Packs, now available at your nearest skate shop.

Independent Trucks also dropped a new 3-minute skate edit featuring the collection. Watch the next-level vertical skateboarding at Tony Hawk’s ramp with Tom Schaar, Bryce Wettstein, Liam Pace, Reese Nelson and a follow-cam from Chris Gregson.

ABOUT 187 KILLER PADS

187 Killer Pads has been designing and constructing pads for top professionals for the past decade. Started by a long-time skater in a family-owned upholstery shop, 187 Killer Pads has become the preferred choice of skaters worldwide. With its visionary designs and revolutionary systems, 187 Killer Pads continues to raise industry standards and improve protective gear.

ABOUT TRIPLE EIGHT

Triple Eight was born on the streets of New York City. Its first helmet hit the pavement in 1995. The brand has been developing rugged, stylish protective gear for action sports ever since.

Independent Trucks. 2023 November 7. Independent Trucks Launch New Helmet and Pads Collection with Triple Eight & 187 Killer Pads [Press Release]

PRODUCTS

New Balance Numeric Drops Tom Knox 600

Published

1 year ago

October 30, 2023

Skate Newswire

New Balance Numeric just released Tom Knox’s first signature model alongside its introduction video above.

The 600 is available in two colors, white with green and black with white. It features a FuelCell midsole for a propulsive feel and FantomFit technology on the toe for durability and fit. It also has molded Ortholite insole to boost comfort and NDurance rubber outsole for the right amount of flexibility and grip.