Monthly Archives: December 2011

DVS Ragtop

The DVS Ragtop is a slim slip-on with laces, perfect for the barefoot skaters who need to let the calluses heal for a day. Not much to them at all. Thin Canvas upper and Vulc soles. The tongues have an elastic … Continue reading

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Supra Thunder

Supra Thunder is the classic hightop skate style. Light-weight, full ankle coverage, and vulcanized soles.  All Canvas, All Black, All Vegan. They almost made Mr. Fakie’s War on Xmas list. I could have made Bob Clark jokes, but then I … Continue reading

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Mr. Fakie’s War on Xmas – Harmony Korine The Collected Fanzines

Xmas is coming fast so I need to up my attacks. Who could assault the squareness of family friendly holiday fun better then the twisted mind of Harmony Korine?Mrs. Fakie gave this to me as an early Chanukah gift last … Continue reading

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Mr. Fakie’s War on Xmas – Herbivore Koala

My War on Xmas continues today with Herbivore Clothing Companie’s most metal hood!  A black Zip-up with a horned and helmeted Koala emblazoned on the back. Herbivore cross on front made hesh.  A little known fact, the Koala is a … Continue reading

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Etnies Jameson 2 Synthetic

The Jameson 2 seems to be THE Vegan skate shoe from Etnies this past year.  Over all a pretty solid shoe, however some of us prefer Synthetic leather to the canvas that has dominated this style.  Well here is to … Continue reading

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Mr. Fakie’s War on Xmas – Holliday Hell Roast

The Vegan Black Metal Chef brings us to the second installment of my War on Xmas.  He’ll show us how to roast up a Holliday(sic) Hell Roast for your Pagan Feast.  Preparing such a dark meal praises all that is … Continue reading

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Fallen Forte

Fallen Forte has an updated Vegan colorway for the Holiday 2011 collection. Obsidian and Red. Classic silhouette low cut skate shoe. Canvas upper with synthetic suede around the lacing eyelets. Vulcanized soles and a nice bit of padding in the … Continue reading

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Mr. Fakie’s War on X-MAS – Stereo Vinyl Cruiser

Let the War on X-Mas begin, with the Stereo Vinyl Cruiser! Banana boards are near and dear to the hearts of anyone who grew up in the 70’s and 80’s. It was a time when heavy metal was evil and … Continue reading

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Skateistan: Four Wheels and a Board in Kabul

I was psyched to get the email that the documentary, Skateistan: Four Wheels and a Board in Kabul, is finally available.  Then I read the rest of the email and, bummer, if you live in the US, no dice.  I … Continue reading

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Scumco & Sons – Year in Review

Full disclosure. I am snaking Street Canoe on this post. Hopefully my link back will excuse this foe-pa. I couldn’t help it. For one, Scumco & Sons represent Pittsburgh. For Two, (Pittsburgh again) so many of the spots in this video … Continue reading

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