DC SHOES : THE METRIC feat. HONGO BROS

Hailing from Yokosuka, Japan, Shintaro and Masaki Hongo are quickly making a name for themselves around the globe. When they’re not churning out footage at an alarming rate, they’re helping us design custom colorways of the all-new Metric S — one of the most technical cupsoles DC has ever made and a new favorite of the Hongo Brothers. With their family crest on the heel and artwork by Shintaro on the tongue, DC is proud to keep it in the family on this one.

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DC SHOES : NOCTURNAL X KALYNX

The Kalynx origin story is as unique as the shoe itself. Back in 1998, as Josh was designing his first pro model (the Kalis OG), we began sending him samples. Before the Kalis outsole had been fully designed, we put the Kalis upper on the Lynx outsole so Josh could get a feel of how the shoe would skate. When Brian Panebianco and Kevin Bilyeu were recently visiting Josh, they unearthed this hybrid shoe in his attic and posted photos on social media. Fans were immediately asking for the Kalynx. So, when the conversation came up to do a collab with Nocturnal Skateshop in Philly, it only made sense to bring out the Kalynx, and let Bilyeu and the Philly squad put it to the test.

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DC SHOES : PUSH YOUR OWN STORY | JAHMIR BROWN

Jahmir Brown is a proud product of his environment. Coming from the tough streets of Philly, skateboarding presented Jahmir with fresh opportunities that he took full advantage of — he claimed his spot on the DC team, and earned the chance to travel and skate all over the world.

All this, thanks to his skateboard, inimitable style and love for Philly.

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DC SHOES : ANDY WARHOL

DC is proud to introduce the limited DC X ANDY WARHOL collaboration. To honor the creative legacy of the preeminent American artist of the 20th century, DC teamed up with The Andy Warhol Foundation to merge his vision with signature DC footwear and apparel styles. As a brand founded on the idea of “COLLISIONS,” they adopted a unique approach to the project by creating four themed narratives — WAR & PEACE, SAINTS & SINNERS, LIFE & DEATH, and STRENGTH & FRAGILITY. Each story combines iconic, yet otherwise unrelated, works from the Warhol archive to invite new perspectives. Shop the Warhol Collection HERE.

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DC SHOES : NORTHUNDA TRAILER

DC proudly presents NORTHUNDA, a three part video series highlighting their two newest ams, Shaun Paul and Aleka Lang, alongside the rest of the DC team. We’re kicking it off Down Unda with Shaun Paul’s part on 1/19 before we journey to the Great White North with Aleka Lang on 1/31. And to finish out the series, DC is dropping a full team montage on 2/16.

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