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Vans CA Present The Vansguard “True White” Reissue

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 Vans California offer up a super clean adaptation of 3 classic skate silhouettes, as they present the Vansguard ‘True White’ Reissue pack.
 The Old Skool CA Low, Sk8-Hi CA and Era CA arrive with a premium cow suede and 10. oz duck canvas construction on the upper, with cotton and polyester blend on the tonal laces. Each shoe sits on top of a stark white midsole and features white accents throughout, with Vansguard Vans labelling and a synthetic leather lining for a plush finish.
With some bad weather to consider in the next few months, there’s obviously going to be some hesitation when deciding on these, but just to reassure you, Vans have treated the shoes with DWR, making them dirt and grime resistant. We didn’t need any more convincing here and its safe to say the Vansguard reissue is definitely one of our favourite releases of the year so far. An all white shoe is essential for any wardrobe, and although its slightly off-white in places, Vans California have done a great job in this release.
The Vans California “True White” Vansguard Reissue pack & Era shoe are available now at selected Vans retailers, and online at vans.co.uk and goodhoodstore.com
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Vans x Gosha Rubchinskiy

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It was almost this time last year that Vans teamed up with emerging Russian designer Gosha Rubchinskiy  on a premium rework of the brands iconic Old Skool silhouette. This Spring/Summer the two come together again, this time reworking the classic low profile skate silhouette – the Vans Slip-On.

Rubchinskiy has been gaining quite a following thanks to his inventive streetwear designs, drawing influence from skateboarding and punk, his collections offer up a contemporary twist to more traditional pieces. Having already worked his magic on the iconic old skool silhouette this month, he now turns his attention to the popular slip-on. The latest iterations use a cream coloured canvas base on the upper with an all over ‘rising sun’ graphic print on the toe box and heel. The pack offers up black and red colour options, both of which sit on top of a contrasting white midsole with blue trim detailing.

You can pick up both pairs of the Vans x Gosha Rubchinskiy  Slip-Ons over at Dover Street Market now.

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Witchcraft Deck Series

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It’s been a busy 2015 for the guys at Witchcraft already, with new additions to their team bringing in riders Jake Collins, Rikk Fields and Steve Forstner, they’ve also found time to offer up 6 brand new deck graphics, which also sees the introduction of a new custom shape.

Sticking to their macabre themes for this one, the hardware specialists link up with illustrators Paul Parker, French, Murdoch Stafford and Swampy on the designs as well as reworking the OG Goatwitch graphic on the standard shape and new custom 10inch deck.

You can pick up your Witchcraft deck at the following stores;

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New Balance Numeric present Quids In

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New Balance Numeric serve up a stunning set of visuals as they present their latest video entitled ‘Quids In’

The 10 minute edit follows the Numeric team as they shred some of the top spots the UK has to offer, as well as capturing some of stunning landscapes along the way. Riders Tyler Surrey, Marquise Henry, Tom Karangelov and Jordan Trahan make their way from the Big Smoke all the way up to Scotland, stopping off at New Balance’s Flimby factory to get a closer look as to how the brands English made shapes are manufactured.

Videographer Russell Houghten has done a sterling job with the video, not only capturing the quality skateboarding on show, but also capturing the beautiful scenery that we as brits sometimes forget we have around us.

Enjoy the video below and for more information be sure to head over to newbalancenumeric.com

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Nike SB Free

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Nike SB offer up a trio of clean colour options applied to the innovative Nike SB Free silhouette that debuted at the end of 2014.

The Nike SB Free utilises the flexibility and freedom of Nike’s Free sole unit, helping to unlock maximum mobility and allowing for natural movement of the foot. The shoe has been built from the ground up, giving skaters such as Nike pro Sean Malto the potential and freedom needed to increase performance and imagination on the board. The SB Free gives a better grip, balance and feel, as well as providing the protection and durability needed for the rigours of skating.

Sean Malto had this to say on the release;

I can’t cheat in this shoe. The feel coming to me from my feet, on the board and in space during a trick are super enhanced in the SB Free.

The shoe is constructed from a robust suede upper that sits on top of a reinforced white rubber SB Free outsole with gum accents on the bottom unit. Stability is considered through it’s supportive glove-like fit, designed to wrap around the foot, while the zoned ventilation has been added for breathability and comfort.

The Nike SB Free is available now in all 3 colour ways at Urban Industry and size?

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HUF Quality Footwear Introduces Sammy Winter

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HUF Quality footwear have announced that Australian Sammy Winter is the latest pro rider to join the ranks following his travels with HUF through Asia on their recent Stoops Tour.

With their pro team already busting with talent, Sammy adds his smooth style to the pack which includes the likes of Dylan Rieder, Austyn Gilette, Brad Cromer and Peter Ramondetta, amongst others. Check out the short but sweet introductory clip below and keep an eye out for more exciting news to come from the HUF camp and Sammy Winter shortly…

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Skateboard Cafe Holiday’14 Lookbook

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Bristol’s Skateboard Cafe return just in time for the Holiday season with a fresh batch of skate ready goods.

Founded back in 2008 by Rich Smith and Andrew Makepeace, the brand have since gained a serious following from their cafe inspired designs across a range of apparel and decks. This seasons offerings follow similar themes with bold, playful graphics applied to tees, long sleeves, hoodies and coach jackets. The collection is topped off with two colour ways in the Skateboard Cafe logo umbrella and a selection of decks. Our highlight from the release is the ‘$5 shake’ tee inspired by Quentin Tarantino’s Pulp Fiction, featuring a still from the famous diner scene and John Travolta’s “God Damn that’s a pretty fucking good milkshake’ line in subtle lettering on the back

One thing we love about Skateboard Cafe is that they don’t take themselves too seriously and this is translated through their designs and light hearted visuals. Accompanying the lookbook and once again using scenes from Pulp Fiction, they have put together a short teaser advert featuring team riders – Korahn Gayle, Shaun Currie, Mike Arnold, Josh Arnott and Harry Ogilvie, as well as Danny Wainwright who will have special guest appearance. The video also offers a sneak peak of an edit from the team arriving in January of next year, so keep your eyes peeled for that one!

The Skateboard Cafe Holiday 2014 collection is available now at the brands online store HERE and also at Fifty Fifty