CUT DOWN: 30 Years Of The Vans Half Cab | Episode 3: Cab Legacy | Skate | VANS

Vans Skateboarding presents episode three of Cut Down: 30 Years Of The Half Cab, the final installment in this three-part series celebrating the influence and resiliency of the most iconic skate shoe of all time. In “The Cab Legacy,” Vans and acclaimed documentary filmmaker Patrick O’Dell highlight the silhouette’s influence on today’s generation of skateboarders. Showcasing team riders Una Farrar, Daiki Hoshino, Pedro Delfino and Nick Michel, among others from across the globe, the episode is a testament to the Half Cab’s enduring design as foundational to skateboarding and its evolving culture.

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Vans Skateboarding Presents: Lizzie Armanto’s “Onward” | Skate | VANS

The first full-length edit from Lizzie in nearly five years, Onward showcases what Lizzie has become known for her humble, hard-working approach, one-of-a-kind style, and tenacity to make any trick a reality. Vans, the global leader in skateboarding for more than 50 years, is proud to unveil a fresh angle on Lizzie’s world-class skateboarding, directed by celebrated filmmaker Greg Hunt and filmed by master lensmen Chris Gregson and TJ Gaskill.

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Vans Skateboarding X Frog | Skate | VANS

Vans Skateboarding celebrates the launch of Frog Skateboards second collection with some Hawaiian vibes as Nick Michel, Brighton Zeuner and the rest of the fun-loving, tongue-in-cheek crew head to paradise. Jump in the van as they hop between skateparks, ditches, and waterslides in paradise.

Started by Chris Milic and Jesse Alba, Frog Skateboards is less of a brand and more of a group of friends that don’t care about being pro-skaters or becoming the best board brand in the world, but rather focus on being the torchbearers of fun within the ever evolving world of skateboarding.

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Vans Skateboarding Presents: Dick Rizzo for Half Cab | Skate | VANS

In Honor of the 30th anniversary of the Half Cab, Dick Rizzo puts the Chive Skate Half Cab 92 to work on the streets of NYC, New Jersey, Washington DC, Miami, Los Angeles, and San Francisco in a skate edit by Paul Young. This project was filmed on Hi-8 cameras giving a nod to the golden era of East Coast skateboarding, adding to the legacy that has inspired Rizzo.

Featuring Dick Rizzo, Joel Meinholz, Justin Helkamp, Mark Humienik, Fred Gall, Etienne Gagne, Nick Michel and Steve Cabellero.

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Vans Europe Presents: Buona Compagnia | Skate | VANS

Guided by Italian legends such as Gino & Jacopo Carozzi, and on Gino own words, “the team had to get technical” to reinvent ways to skate the already famous spots that Milan has to offer. Vans are not sure if that’s because of Chris’ mom delicious cooking throughout the trip or because of the pizza slices & birra Moretti breaks on the spot, but they riders really managed to get the bread factory going on out there. Featuring Chris Pfanner, Mattia Turco, Marco Kada, Rob Maatman, Schianta Lepori, Willow Voges Fernandes, Martino Cattaneo, Helena Long, Andrea Carugo, Victor Pellegrin, Samuel Norgren, Albert Nyberg, Flo Marfain, Sergio Reinhardt, Aurora Steri and Miriam Marino.

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LIVE: Vans Showdown 2022 US Surf Open | Skate | VANS

The Vans Showdown returns to Huntington Beach as a contest where culture overrides competition. This inclusive contest will feature all of the most relevant street skaters from around the world. Vans Showdown celebrates skate culture by bringing together the world’s most exciting and stylish skaters alongside brand partners Palace, Hockey, Alltimers, Spitfire, Quasi and friends.

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Vans Skateboarding Presents: Coast 2 Coast | Skate | VANS

The Vans Japan skate team presents their first full length skate team video, Coast 2 Coast, filmed entirely in Japan; from the southern coasts of Okinawa all the way to the north of Hokkaido. Featuring Cocona Hiraki, Daiki Hoshino, Hina Maeda, Junnosuke Hasegawa, Kihana Ogawa, Mami Tezuka, Raido Tajima, Rio Morishige, Sakura Yosozumi, Shogo Zama, Shor West, Sota Tomikawa, Toa Sasaki, Yuma Takei, Yoshiaki Nagado, and Yushin Hashimoto.
Filmed and edited by Kyota Kamei.

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