Tony Hawk's nonprofit organization known as TSP, which stands for The Skatepark Project works together with Vans to present a new special Sk8-Hi sneaker model that continues to build upon the idea of the duo's concept of "Build Community." Tony Hawk himself describes The Skatepark Project as "a nonprofit organization working to increase access to outdoor recreation and free play through the creation of safe and inclusive community skateparks."
The shoes are accompanied by three apparel designs as well, including the Rip and Rework tee that is detailed with graphics that blend together a trippy checkerboard print and visuals of skateparks. The same pattern can be seen on the signature sneaker and it is rounded out by a typography logo 5-panel cap.
Warped Patterned Skate Sneakers
Tony Hawk's TSP Organization Drops a New Sk8-Hi Sneaker
Trend Themes
1. Community-building Skate Fashion - Opportunity for fashion and skate companies to collaborate on products that support community-building initiatives.
2. Outdoor Recreation Access Movement - Movement towards increasing access to outdoor recreation and free play through the creation of safe and inclusive community skateparks.
3. Trippy Checkerboard Graphics - Increasing use of trippy checkerboard graphics in skate apparel, footwear, and accessories.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - Fashion industry has opportunity to align with community-building initiatives and collaborate on outdoor recreation access projects.
2. Skateboarding - Skateboarding industry can support the outdoor recreation access movement through skatepark creation and increased product collaborations.
3. Footwear - Footwear industry can incorporate trippy checkerboard patterns into their designs to capitalize on current trend in skate fashion.