The beloved Cuba vulcanized slip-on is now available at core skate shops in a Crown Coalition limited edition colorway inspired by the streets. Cloaked in black suede, the Double Yellow Cuba features new T.A.R. abrasion resistance technology along with double yellow lines on the tonal black soles as an nod to the asphalt streets that birthed skateboarding. For more information or to find a retailer near you, visit suprafootwear.com.

In celebration of Pride, Converse has just announced the launch of the 2016 Chuck Taylor All Star Pride Collection, which consists of three colorful new sneakers that are the perfect accessory for pride parades, concerts and more. This new collection is inspired by LGBTA communities around the world and serves as a passionate reminder for universal tolerance, diversity and equality, encouraging the creative community to be their most authentic selves. Special features include a premium woven upper in vibrant rainbow colors, along with a rainbow license plate and aglets. The collection will be available in both woven canvas and an all-over rainbow splattered canvas design, with a bold display that showcases Converse’s support of the global pride movement.

The new collection will be available at Converse retail stores and online at Converse.com on Friday, May 13. The hi-top will retail between $65-$75 USD and the low-top at $60 USD.

Vans is excited to unveil the introductory signature apparel line by pro skateboarder and Vans team rider, Chima Ferguson, available now worldwide. Hailing from Sydney, Australia, Chima Ferguson has earned global recognition as one of the most influential professional skateboarders today, combining effortless style with jaw-dropping maneuvers. Chima’s colorful persona shines through in the all-new Vans signature Chima Ferguson collection, offering new apparel staples, stunning summer accessories and two of Vans’ best-selling footwear silhouettes to date.

Vans’ Chima Ferguson signature apparel collection takes cues from his own skateboarding, fusing tailored skate style with functional apparel. With a design perspective heavily influenced by athletic sportswear, standout apparel pieces include a mesh soccer polo featuring engineered yarn dye stripes, patch embroidery, and Vans’ Wicked Dry innovation, a moisture-wicking, cooling, and quick-dry technology. Supporting pieces include a pair of walk shorts, a snapback, a French terry pullover, and a tee. The Summer ’16 Chima Ferguson Collection is unified by classic blue tones and signature wolf logo patchwork found across the collection.

adidas Skateboarding collaborates with Welcome Skateboards to create a limited-edition Matchcourt shoe and bespoke jersey. Notorious for its artistic aesthetic, The adidas Skateboarding x Welcome Skateboard collection fuses the California-based brand’s unique art heritage with the performance innovation and classic detailing of adidas’ design philosophy. This latest collection is the second collaborative release from both brands – the first debuting in 2015.

“I am a proponent of the evolution of both my personal life and my company, however, there are a few things in my life that are constants. Along with skateboarding and art, one of those constants has been adidas. Probably ever since the mid ’80s I have worn adidas as my skate shoes and my date shoes.” – Jason Celaya, founder of Welcome Skateboards

The adidas Skateboarding x Welcome collaboration includes an enhanced Matchcourt Mid silhouette that features a seafoam blue, premium suede upper, tonal slate rubber toe and a semi-translucent gum outsole. Custom art along the shoe’s molded sockliner captures the renowned art heritage of the Welcome Skateboard brand. The limited-edition jersey features the Welcome Skateboards trademark owl and familiar quirky design notes.

The adidas Skateboarding x Welcome Skateboards capsule collection is available at specialty retailers in the U.S. and the adidas Skateboarding website starting May 1.

adidas Skateboarding releases the Busenitz Pure BOOST Pro – Grey, a fusion of the Busenitz Pro and the Pure BOOST to create an authentic lux chiller for downtime off the board. The latest Busenitz Pure BOOST Pro release is a part of the year-long celebration announced earlier in this year surrounding the 10-year partnership with skateboarding powerhouse Dennis Busenitz.

The 10-year journey between adidas Skateboarding and skateboarding icon Dennis Busenitz began in September 2006, and gave rise to staple models like the Busenitz Pro, Vulc and the ADV – setting new standards in performance footwear through its heritage detailing, superior craftsmanship and highly functional designs.

The new Busenitz Pure BOOST Pro – Grey follows in this legacy by featuring a premium grey mesh upper and embroidered detailing that exudes style, function and comfort. A full-length pure BOOST™ midsole is the cushioning focal point of a model that boasts the next generation in adidas Skateboarding and Busenitz footwear.

The Busenitz Pure BOOST Pro – Grey, which features grey mesh with gold accents, is available now only through select specialty retailers in the U.S. and the adidas Skateboarding website. The Busenitz Pure BOOST will retail for $130.

adidas Skateboarding collaborates with BAIT shops for the release of the limited edition ‘Happy’ Stan Smith VULC shoe – an organic take on the classic Stan Smith silhouette with a provocative material story. The limited edition ‘Happy’ Stan Smith VULC plays up a medicinal vibe, highlighted with full hemp upper and a custom designed stone pattern. The shoe is accented with a hairy suede heel tab, cork inspired sock-liner, tongue stash pocket and a playful ‘high potency’ label applied to both the sock-liner and tongue.

The limited edition ‘Happy’ Stan Smith VULC shoe is available exclusively at BAIT shops on April 20 by lottery only. The ‘Happy’ Stan Smith VULC will retail for $120.

For more information on entering your submission to purchase the ‘Happy’ Stan Smith VULC show, visit BAIT ME  for product information.

Lakai Limited Footwear is proud to present its latest collaboration with legendary skateboarder and artist Natas Kaupas.

Kaupas, who began his career in the early 1980s, is considered to be one of the first street skaters of his kind and a pioneer in his own right. With wide-spread artistic contributions on and off the board, Kaupas has been a long time inspiration to the brand and the industry as a whole, making this a particularly special project for everyone involved. The nautical-inspired collection features three different colorways in the Camby silhouette, utilizing water resistant materials, seersucker lining, and leather cord lace. Two additional T-shirts further round out the assortment, all featuring Natas’ custom artwork.

The Natas Kaupas Collection retails from $70.00, hitting skate shops worldwide April 8, 2016. In celebration of launch, Lakai will further be hosting a release party that same day at General Admission in Venice from 7PM-10PM PST.

Richer Poorer’s SS16 look book shoot took place in Palm Springs, California. Christian Maalouf, Taylor Caruso, and Daniel Shimizu were joined by Jason Adams, and Alyasha Owerka-Moore for an awesome weekend of slappies, wallrides, BBQ’s and cannonballs.

adidas Skateboarding collaborates with Alltimers to reveal a limited edition footwear and apparel collection that merges classic adidas Originals design and Alltimers’ nostalgic streetwear design references. A collaboration long overdue, adidas Skateboarding and Alltimers bring forth the best of both worlds – a dedication to creating innovative performance technology in skateboarding and a playful design perspective emphasized through unique details.

The adidas Skateboarding x Alltimers collection kicks off with the Superstar Vulc, a full grain leather shoe featuring hairy suede stripes along its side panels and heel strip. The collaborative Superstar Vulc is an updated interpretation of The Hogan, a vintage silhouette originated by adidas in the 1980s. Embroidered on the lateral side of the shoe is a gold foil league player print that complements the shoe’s leather collar and tongue lining.

The adidas Skateboarding x Alltimers limited edition collection is available at specialty adidas retailers in the U.S. and the adidas Skateboarding website starting April 7.

adidas Skateboarding introduces the Matchcourt Slip. The new Matchcourt Slip silhouette is inspired by adidas’ renowned heritage in tennis shoe design, yet customized to meet the performance demands of modern skateboarding.

The new Matchcourt Slip features a clean upper with a durable rubber toe cap that creates a responsive fit. The molded PU sockliner increases protection while providing comfort and the longer-lasting double wrap vulcanized outsole construction paired with a sticky rubber facilitates great board feel and grip.
Three colorways will kick off the release of the new Matchcourt Slip in canvas material, which will include black/white, black/black and white/white combinations. The Matchcourt Slip will be available on April 1 at the adidas Skateboarding website and specialty retailers in the USA. The Matchcourt Slip will retail for $60.

Vans Cements 50 Years of Heritage and Progression with the Vans Pro Classics Anniversary Collection Releasing Worldwide on March 16

Vans, the original action sports footwear and apparel brand, commemorates 50 years of heritage and progression with the debut of the Vans Pro Classics Anniversary Collection, available worldwide on March 16. The most iconic footwear silhouettes from Vans’ history return to the spotlight, enhanced with innovative performance features that provide upgraded cushioning and durability exclusively designed for skateboarding.

With decades of proven performance evolution supported by an illustrious team of skateboarding icons and future legends of the sport, the Pro Classics Anniversary Collection is modernized with Vans’ Pro Skate performance technology, featuring supportive ULTRACUSH HD sockliners for resilient cushioning and advanced comfort, and DURACAP reinforced underlays in high abrasion areas for premium durability and consistent fit. Embodying a slimmer shape for a closer fit in the heel, arch and forefoot, Vans Pro Classics are engineered to withstand the everyday wear and tear of modern skateboarding.