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 : SOUR SOLUTION

DC hopped across the Pond to team up with Josef Scott Jatta and the Sour Solution crew out of Barcelona. Josef’s been a longtime team rider for both Sour and DC, and the collection features a custom print inspired by his Gambian roots. Featuring a Manual RT S with a removable double tongue, a premium Navigator boot, and a unique apparel pack to match with a safari hat and hand towel. Shop the 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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DC SHOES : JOHN GARDNER COLLECTION

John Gardner is on a mission to shine a light on suicide and mental health awareness within the skate community. To help in his efforts, John designed an eco-friendly skate collection that raises awareness while also raising funds for the Diné Skate Garden Project in New Mexico. John will be donating all of his royalties to help with the skatepark build, and DC will be matching his contribution.

John designed a 100% vegan-friendly colorway of DC’s popular Manual Hi with an organic cotton upper and IMPACT-ALG™ insoles made from algae blooms. As a gift with purchase, the shoes also come with a limited zine curated by Gardner himself—including facts about mental health, selfcare tips, breathing techniques and other tools that could be useful for anyone suffering from depression. Shop the Collection HERE.

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