CCS spends the day with pro skater Justin Henry in his hometown of Columbus, Ohio as he shows off his brand new Vans Wayvee shoes. He was kind enough to talk a bit about his design inspiration for his earth-toned colorway and then give ’em the full wear test while showing off his 5 favorite Columbus spots.
Dustin Henry ‘Nice To See You’ Crazy T Remix – Quartersnacks
Lil’ remix of Dustin’s part from the Vans vid by Tyler Warren with some cameos from the Quartersnacks Crew.
Grosso Forever: The Loveletters Series Finale | Skate | VANS
After a decade of sharing Jeff Grosso’s unique, raw commentary with the world, Love Letters to Skateboarding is coming to a close with this special final episode. Hosted by Jeff’s son, Oliver Grosso, and weaving together the powerful storytelling of Jeff’s closest friends and some of the most influential skateboarders of all time this grand send off honors Jeff’s legacy. Jeff’s love for skateboarding shined through in everything he said and did, and there isn’t a more poignant example of this than his time on the Love Letters. The series will live on as an eternal encyclopedia of everything skateboarding holds dear and a reminder of Jeff’s lasting impact on the culture and its community. – Vans
Vans x Magenta Skateboards
Introducing the Vans x Magenta collaboration, now on the menu in the finest skateshops worldwide. Check them shoes HERE.
Vans Skateboarding Presents: Brighton Zeuner | Skate | VANS
Vans Skateboarding presents a look inside the world of team rider and Olympic athlete Brighton Zeuner, whose storied skateboarding career has been on an upward trajectory since capturing two Vans Park Series champion titles and becoming one of the youngest X-Games gold medalists all before she was old enough to drive. Despite the pressures associated with pushing herself further—including competing on the world stage in Tokyo— Brighton puts fun and creative expression at the center of what she does. From filming clips with Frog Skateboards to partnering with Vans on new product, Brighton is helping shape and influence the next chapter of skateboarding as she continues to serve as an inspiration for all.
Vans Skateboarding Presents: Tyson Peterson | Skate | VANS
Vans Skateboarding presents the story behind Baker Skateboards pro Tyson Peterson’s journey from 11-year-old Florida skate prodigy to a true trailblazer in skateboarding. Tyson had some help along the way, from influential skaters to a support system of friends and family, ultimately getting him to where he is today. This short film delves into Tyson’s ascent to pro and the community that was behind him every step of the way. Directed by Patrick O’Dell.
Vans X Olivia Krause | Painted Skate Ramps | VANS
Olivia Krause is a multimedia artist based in Oakland, California, who explores abstracted moments of the human experience in her art. Through expressionistic and colorful recordings, they tell a story of gathered experience. For this project, she painted two skate ramps, which she then donated.
Vans X Norma Ibarra | Skate Photobook | VANS
Norma Ibarra is a skateboarder, mountain biker, photographer, gardener, and social media marketer, all rolled into one. Originally from Mexico, she is committed to documenting skaters and shedding light on lesser-known communities around the world. For this project, Norma created a photobook focused on the skate scene in Mexico.
Vans X Mao Mao & H | Skate Videographer’s Guide | VANS
Maomao is an independent director and Vans-signed photographer who lives in Shanghai, China. With an appreciation for the analog, he prefers to shoot film when possible. For this project, he created a short film as a “How To” style guide for skate videographers.
Vans Skateboarding x Skateistan: Pedro Barros | Skate | VANS
Vans, the global leader in skateboarding for over 50 years and world-renowned, iconic Brazilian skater, Pedro Barros, celebrate Vans’ partnership with Skateistan, the award-winning international non-profit organization which empowers youth through skateboarding and education in Afghanistan, Cambodia, South Africa and supports other social skate projects around the world.
Grosso Forever: Japan Love Note: Street Skating | Skate | VANS
The crazy thing about street skating in Japan is that in most cities it is not legal. Despite that jam up Tokyo, Osaka, etc have produced some of the best street skaters on the planet. This Love Note is an expanded version of the interview Jeff Grosso did with Tokyo legend Shin Okada and the T19 crew.
Japan has a long and radical skate history. With so many eyes focused on Tokyo in 2021 Vans wanted to make sure that the rich skate culture and storied history didn’t get lost in the hype of The Games. Japan has a great skate scene that should championed and celebrated long after this moment in history.
This is the last trip the Loveletters crew took with our beloved Jeff Grosso before his passing. Jeff and the crew had a blast meeting the many Japanese skaters from every generation.
Vans Skateboarding x Skateistan: Where It Starts Part 2 | Skate | VANS
Vans, the global leader in skateboarding for over 50 years, celebrates Vans’ partnership with Skateistan, the award-winning international non-profit organization which empowers youth through skateboarding and education in Afghanistan, Cambodia, South Africa and supports other social skate projects around the world.
With this campaign, Vans reminds fans that skateboarding would not be where it is today without the strength of community. In a new video campaign titled“Where It Starts”, Vans and Skateistan zero in on what makes skateboarding so special—the streets, skateparks, backyard pools and communities that built skateboarding from the ground up. Fans will hear from skateboarding’s most talented stars including skateboarding legend, Vans ambassador and Skateistan board member, Tony Hawk, Vans skaters Lizzie Armanto, Pedro Barros, and Yann Horowitz.
Now through September, Vans will donate $10 USD from every pair of Vans Custom Skate Classics purchased from Vans on https://www.vans.com/customs from June 21 to August 30, 2021 – up to US$200k – to Tides Foundation in support of Skateistan. Consumers will be able to create their own unique pair of Vans Skate Classics and in doing so, can give back to an incredibly worthy cause in honor of Go Skateboarding Day. Share your custom designs and where skateboarding started for you by tagging @vansskate on social media today!