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
Square-Wheeled Bicycles
Sergii Gordieiev's Square-Wheeled Bicycle is Actually Fully Functional
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
Nostalgic Neon Rollerskates
The Impala x Barbie Rollerskates Match the Style in the Barbie Movie
Skate-Ready Practical Sneakers
New Balance Numeric Remixes the 574 Sneaker with Skate Functions
Aerospace-Inspired Desk Accessories
The Novium 'Edge' and 'Shuttleport' Have a Minimalist Design
00s Skateboarding-Inspired Footwear
One Block Down and Vans Join Forces on the Star Bullet
Cutting-Edge Electric Scooters
Flash Motor is Launching the Infinity X Hyper Scooter
Deconstructed High-Top Skate Sneakers
Vans Presents its new SK8-HI RECONSTRUCT Series of Shoes
Skateboarding Heritage-Inspired Capsules
Vans Skateboarding and Spitfire Wheels Join Forces
Triangle-Shaped Bicycle Wheels
Sergii Gordieiev Continues to Stun with His Innovative Designs
Folding Seated Scooters
The 'Venture' E-Scooter Has a Generous Range & Adjustable Padded Seats
Shareable Storage-Packed eScooters
The 'Along' Electric Scooter Concept Has Luggage-Like Design
Bamboo-Bodied Folding Scooters
This Electric Scooter Can Be Folded Up In Only 7 Seconds
Carbon Fiber Electric Skateboards
The Polestar Electric Skateboard Concept is Efficient
Utilitarian Cargo-Hauling Scooters
The 'Scootility' Electric Scooter Offers Ample Storage Space
Walking Assistance Roller Skates
Rollkers Debuted Its Smart Roller Skates Concept at CES 2023
Two-Wheeled EV Concepts
The 'SHANE' Two-Wheeled Electric Car Concept Has Space for Five
Electric Inline Skates
AtmosGear Showcased its Electric Skates on the CES 2023 Showroom Floor
Skateboarder-Approved Sneakers
The Nike SB React Leo Skate Shoes Have an Earthy Color Palette
Skateboard-Inspired Body Scales
The 'Skateboard Scale' by Lee HUANG 黄力 is Space-Saving
Shapeshifting Electric Motorbikes
The Conceptual Sony x Honda E-Volve by Jennifer Ellison is Sleek
Safety-Focused Shoe Designs
Vans Vault Launches Sneakers with Built-In Ankle Guards
Rugged All-Terrain Rollerblades
The Q Hand-Makes an Impressive Pair of Rollerblade Skates
Revived Archival Skate Sneakers
Vans Brings Back the Speed LS Sneaker Model with a Modern Update
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
Transforming Commuter Kick Scooters
The Conceptual 'Beam' Scooter Has a Flip-Up Seat
Recycled Material Skateboards
The LANDER Skateboard Decks are Made with Retired Fishing Nets
Hospitality-Themed Shoe Designs
The JJJJound x Vans Collaboration Embraces Minimalism
Futuristic Urban Sneakers
The Vans Sim-Plis-Tech are for the Everyday Urban Environment
Brazil-Inspired Skate Hoodies
Thrasher Launched the 'Brazil Revista' in a Royal Blue Colorway
Collaborative Vibrant Skate Sneakers
Crenshaw Skate Club and Nike Launch a New SB Dunk
Biotech-Informed Surfboard Designs
The BATTBOARD Electric Surfboard is Ready for the Water
Sparkle-Adorned Skate Shoes
BoTT and Converse Release Collaborative Skate-Ready Shoes
Swingarm-Supported Velocars
The 'Tilt4orce' Offers Stability and Safe Leaning Into Turns
Electric Cargo Trike Concepts
The New Cake Slev Concept is Imagined for Urban Environments
Co-Branded Furniture Skateboard Decks
The Eames Office x Globe Boards Collection Has Four Styles
Eco-Friendly 3D-Printed Surfboards
Paradoxal Surfboards are Crafted with Algae-Based Material
Minimal Collaborative Sneaker Capsules
JJJJound and Vans Join Forces on a New Capsule
Stylish Footwear Collaborations
Palace Skateboarding and Vans Collaborate on the Palace Vans Low
Premium Explorative Skate Products
OTW By Vans Celebrates Skateboarding Culture and Experiences
Snap-On Mobile Gaming Controllers
Zak Boardman Debuts the Compact SnapJoy Controllers
Pre-Duct-Taped Shoe Designs
Vans Vault Takes the Pre-Distressed Footwear Style to the Next Level
Skate-Centric Collaborative Footwear
Vu Skate Shop and New Balance Join on the 440v2 Shoe
Blue Skater Shoes
Converse & Fucking Awesome Release a New Color for Louie Lopez Model
Filmic Skater Shoes
The Vans x Barbie Collaboration Shares Laid-Back Skater Styles
BMX-Inspired Fashion Collections
Vans Partners with BMX Athletes Perris Benegas & Dennis Enarson
Bluetooth-Operated Motorized Skateboards
This New Electric Skateboard Offers Gear & Speed Settings
Anime-Inspired Fashion Collections
The DGK x Afro Samurai Collection Pays Homage to Japan
Skateboarder-Approved Sneaker Designs
Vans Debuts Rowan 2, Rowan Zorilla's Second Signature Model
Durably Chic Skateboarder Sneakers
The Cariuma Naioca Pro Sneaker Supports Optimal Board Feel
Sophisticated Minimal Skate Shoes
RONE and New Balance Launch a Thiago Lemos 1010 Sneaker
All-Terrain Electric Skateboard Models
The 2SWIFT Two-Wheel Electric Board is Agile and Balanced
Skate Fashion Runway Shows
ERL Presents its First-Ever Runway Show for the SS24 Season
Skateboard Toy Collections
Hot Wheels Brought its 'Skate' Line to Canada with Tony Hawk
Hybridized Electric Longboards
The 'Velocity Etch' Offers the Maneuverability Of a Skateboard
Whimsical Inflatable Sneaker Concepts
UV-Zhu Uses Daily Objects for His Nike Concept Sneaker
Music-Inspired Skatewear Collections
Helena Long Unveils a New Collection Alongside Vans
Stylish High-Performance Snowboard Wear
Vault by Vans & WTAPS Drop a Slick 2022/2023 Range
Iconic Pop Art Skateboards
The Skateroom x Andy Warhol Foundation Skate Decks are Chromatic
Luxury Saketeboard-Inspired Sneakers
Gucci and Vans Release 'Continuum' Sneaker Collection
Contemporary Skate Collections
Pro Skater Stevie Williams' DGK Releases the Cry Later Collection
Motorcycle-Inspired Cushioned Sneakers
Roller Magazine and Vans Release ‘ANTI-NORMAL’ Sneakers
Luxury Skatewear Collections
Balenciaga Unveils Its Latest Skatewear Themed Apparel Collection
Contemporary Vertical Turntables
ToVerse Unveils a New Dynamic Streaming Turntable Design
Graphic-Heavy Skate Collections
Crenshaw Skate Club Launches Its New FW22 Collection
Hybrid Multifunctional Footwear
Vans Skateboarding and Timberland Launch Two New Footwear
Skateboard-Inspired Stamp Collections
USPS Announces Unique Stamps Celebrating Skateboard Culture
Deconstructed Collabroative Shoes
Gallery Dept. Joins Vans on a Collaborative OG Old School LX
Lounge Chair-Inspired Skateboards
The Eames Lounge Cruiser is Inspired by the Iconic Chair
Forest-Inspired Screenless Toys
Boogie Board Launched the Sketch Pals Forest Friends Line
Minimalist Skateboarding-Inspired Sneakers
KENZO Unveils the KENZO-DOME Sneaker Series
Fun-Filled Inflatable Boards
The 'Adventure Board' is Designed For Versatile Outdoor Enjoyment
Ambassador-Focused Footwear Campaigns
Vans Launches a New Campaign for its OTW Line
Pocket-Adorned Slip-On Footwear
Vault by Vans and Nicole McLaughlin Launch a Capsule Together
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
Cheeky Performance-Driven Snowboards
CAPITA and 686 Release the Hello Kitty and Friends Snowboard
Updated 90s-Inspired Shoe Silhouettes
Vans Releases a New Contemporary Take on Its Classic Slip-On
Street-Informed Slip-On Sneakers
Omar Quiambao Joins Vans on a New Vans Slip-On Shoe
Diamond White Skateboard Shoes
DC Shoes and Skateboard Cafe Collaborated on an Apparel Collection
Graphic-Adorned Skate Sneakers
Vault By Vans and JSP Unveil the I Love my JSP Collection
90s-Style Keyboard Slides
Thinking Different and Alfaz Syam Releases 90s-Inspired Keyboard Slides
Patterned Monochormatic Skate Sneakers
COMME des GARÇONS GIRL Presents New Skate Shoes
Electric Motorized Surfboards
E-Bike Brand Cyrusher Debuted an Electric Surfboard with 10kW Motor
Industrial Design Electric Scooters
Unagi Presents the New Model One Voyager Scooter
Skateboard-Brand eBikes
Evolve Skateboards Entered the Bike Market with the 'Project BMX'
Hip-Hop Festival-Inspired Skateboarding Capsules
DGK Collaborates with the Rolling Loud Festival
NYC-Inspired Lifestyle Capsule
Quatersnacks Joined Forces with Carhartt WIP on a Collection
Skateboarder Collaborative Sneakers
Blondey McCoy Joins Gary Aspden on a adidas Spezial
First Responder Scooter Models
The Conceptual 'Inmed' Medical Kickscooter Has a 450W Motor
Crystallized Streetwear Goods
Swarovski Creators Lab Recruits Golden Goose for a New Collaboration
Rapper-Honoring Skate Sneakers
Vans Honors Mac Miller with an Authentic Sneaker Model
Militaristic-Inspired Tonal Footwear
NEIGHBORHOOD and Vans Join Forces on Two Sneaker Models
All-Angle Sneaker Shopping Engines
Google Search Allows Users to View Shoes from All Angles
Skull Logo-Adorned Lifestyle Capsule
MASTERMIND WORLD Joins Vans on a New Collection
Pre-Distressed Skate Sneakers
Vans' Stressed Series Creates a Worn-Out Look of Classic Shoes
Co-Branded Footwear Designs
Vans Skateboarding Collaborates with Skate Brand Hockey
Skateboard-Themed Photography Books
James Edson's Rabbit Hole Book Honors London's Skate Scene
Semi-Translucent Sneaker Designs
Mizuno and Highsnobiety Drop a New Wave Rider 10 Sneaker
Expansive Spring-Ready Skatewear
The Palace Spring 2024 Series is Full of Dynamic Silhouettes
Hybrid Electric Surfer Boards
The Scubajet 'Hybridboard' Can Be Rode in Two Ways
Skateboard-Inspired Electric Scooters
The Bustin Boards 'Skate-X' Features a Skateboard Deck
STEM-Inspired Electric Skateboards
The Lectec LS Kids Electric Skateboard is Ready to Build
Hoverboard-Luggage Design Concepts
The Trunk Car is a Concept with a Detachable Hoverboard
All Terrain Electric Skis
Skwheel One Travels Up to 50 Mph on Snow, Sand, and More
Creative-Collaborative Skate Shoes
Imran Potato Joins Vans OTW on the Knu Skool Sneaker
Colorful Graphic Skate Apparel
Palace and Spitfire Deliver a Capsule for Spring 2023
Elegant Collaborative Shoe Designs
BoTT and Converse Launch a Chic Deckstar SK Shoe Silhouette
Skateboard Design Museum Exhibitions
The Skateboard Exhibition Opens at London's Design Museum
Rugged Sole Skate Sneakers
Vans Adds a Dynamic VIbram Sole Unit to the Sk8-Hi Shoe Model
Wavy Panelling Collaborative Sneakers
Stüssy and Nike Unveil a New Joint Air Max Penny 2 Sneaker
Backpack-Adhering Skateboards
This Magnetic Skateboard Can Be Attached to a Matching Backpack
Exploration-Inspired Outdoor Collections
Palace and Oakley Unite for an Outdoor Glasses Collection
Patterned Multi-Color Sneakers
Crenshaw Skate Club Unveils a New Collaboration with Nike
Flexible Electric Skateboards
Maxfind's 'FF Belt' Skateboard Boasts Dual 1,500W Motors
Elevated Skatewear Collections
Pop Trading Company Debuts Its Spring/Summer 2023 Capsule
Candy Bar-Branded Snowboards
The TWIX 'Doughboard' is co-designed by pro-snowboarder Maddie Mastro
Collaborative Rugged Skate Sneakers
Lucien Clarke's DCV'87 Joins DC Shoes on a Lynx Shoe
Layered Core Paddle Boards
The Boardworks Kraken Stand-Up Paddle Board Has a Stabilized Design
Unity-Promoting Family Skate Decks
DGK Partners with Darren Harper for a Special Skate Deck
Deadstock Fabric-Constructed Sneakers
Our Legacy WORK SHOP Drops a New Sustainable Vans Sk8-Mid LX
Skate-Inspired Climbing Apparel
Element and Millet Launch the 'Concrete Jungle' Collection
App-Controlled Skates
These Inline Roller Skates Offer a Unique Mobility Experience
Bright Fall Skate Sneakers
Nike SB Launches an Adobe Colorway of the Dunk Low Sneakers
Warped Patterned Skate Sneakers
Tony Hawk's TSP Organization Drops a New Sk8-Hi Sneaker
Customized Roller Skate Kits
Orbit Gum Dropped Limited-Edition 'Roller Ding' Skate Kits
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
LA-Celebratory Footwear Series
Vans Unveils a New Love-Filled Collection of Classic Footwear
Performance-Tracking Skate Sensors
The 'Scorched Ice' Hockey Skate Sensors Capture a Range of Data
Snowboard-Inspired Wireless Headphones
Skullcandy and Burton Launch Limited Headphones and Earbuds
Customizable eFoil Boards
The 'Lift4' Boasts Upgraded Batteries and is Available In Three Sizes
Practical Spinning Rolling Trays
The Blazy Susan Spinning Rolling Tray is Stylish and Playful
Collaborative Skate Sneaker Packs
Vans and Palace Join Forces on the Half Cab ’92 GTX
Co-Branded Graphic Skate Capsules
Crenshaw Skate Club Joins BBC ICECREAM on a Collection
Two-Wheeled Surfing-Inspired Skateboards
The 'SEASKATE' Surf Skateboard Has Spring-Loaded Casters
Streamlined Decision-Making Platforms
Wunderboards Aims to Adds Simplicity and Creativity to Work