On August 10th , the skatepark 162, Saint jean de luz, celebrated its 10th anniversary. The event featured a skateboard challenge, Hip Hop music and the exceptional presence of Jeru the Damaja. The crowd enjoyed the good vibes, fueled by Carlsberg and orchestrated by DJ Sensi!
DC SHOES :: DC X BEN G
The DC x BEN G collection takes inspiration from the DC Super Tour era. A time in skateboarding that Ben G owner, Benny Komala holds close to his heart. Inspired by the OG Truth Charcoal / Red colorway Ben G’s version is dressed in black, red & white – a nod to both the Amsterdam flag & local football team “Ajax” team colors.
Ross Doyle “Cmon Dawg” – DC Shoes
Filmed in Cork city Ireland, ‘Cmon Dawg’ showcases street skateboarding in Cork. For this video, DC worked on filming through some of the city’s oldest and newest spots to show the diversity that our unique city has to offer.
DC SHOES : DOUBLE UP
In honor of Shanahan’s first pro model shoe, John delivers 7 minutes of technical destruction. From the Streets, For the Streets.
The DEEP REST TOUR Video – DC Shoes
THE DEEP REST TOUR is the natural continuity of John’s mission to shine a light on suicide and mental health awareness within the skate community, started in 2021 with his documentary This Too Shall Pass.
In it, John opens up about his own mental health struggles and experiencing suicidal thoughts. John talks about how he uses meditation, breathing, and skateboarding to help deal with depression.
In spring 2023, John is coming to Europe with DCSHOES European riders to meet with the skate community in France, Spain and, the U.K to share his own experience and give tools and tips to help manage mental health.
Thank’s to all the skateshops for your welcome, and people for your good vibes.
DC SHOES : KEVIN BILYEU LYNX PART
Holdin’ it down for Philly. Kevin Bilyeu’s latest part features skating in some high pressure spots around the the City of Brotherly Love. A little money on the line makes most people more nervous, but Bilyeu isn’t most people.
DC SHOES : PUSH YOUR OWN STORY | ANNIE KHANTEETHAO
Originally from rural Thailand and now a Melbourne, Australia local, Annie Khanteethao’s genuine positivity is infectious. Join Annie as she talks us through her approach to skateboarding, landing tricks and her life and hobbies off the board in the latest installment of DC’s Push Your Own Story video series.
LEO VALLS – SUNNY – DC Shoes
Leo Valls’ new video part- as a tribute to his daughter, Sunny- shows Leo’s unique style, trick selection and eye for spots. It showcases Leo’s creativity and talent as a skateboarder that developed in the streets of Bordeaux, his hometown, and Los Angeles, his adoptive home. The eye, camera angle and rhythm of Feugz’ filming and editing set to an original soundtrack by Yoshiharu Yoshida, with a tangy cover of “Sunny”, make this video a real treat to enjoy in front of your screen. It also features some of his friends and of course, his beloved wife and daughter Sunny.
DC SHOES : OK BET
OK BET shines a light on 2 of DC’s newest AM’s – Thomas Dritsas and Adilson Pedro along with heavy cameo’s from the rest of the global squad crushing spots in London, Paris, Lisbon, Los Angeles and Philly. This is only the beginning…
DC SHOES : TEKNIC S feat. JAAKKO OJANEN
A fan of subtle vulc styles, Jaakko Ojanen’s technical skating requires something that can match his progressive approach, so he chose a rich forest green Super Suede™ that stands out on DC’s first Teknic pro colorway. Shop the Teknic S HERE.
DC SHOES : LUCIEN WAS HERE
Lucien Clarke’s spontaneous shoe drop at London’s South Bank.
DC SHOES : DC X BUTTER GOODS
To support DC’s second collaboration with Butter Goods, DC worked with the Australian Brand on a new skate edit. Fittingly filmed entirely in Philly on the VX1000, the edit features Shaun Paul, Aleka Lang, Adilson Pedro, Josh Kalis and more.