Monthly Archives: January 2016

Emerica Figueroa Wear Test by Bryan Hansen

Posted on January 30, 2016 by Kerry Weber

Over the past three weeks I put these shoes through the ringer.  I’m able to skate about 8 hours a week, so this is roughly 24 hours of skating in the Figueroas.  First Impression: This shoe felt amazing the first time … Continue reading →

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Ed Templeton receives Legend Award

Posted on January 28, 2016 by Kerry Weber

Ed Templeton was honored with the Legends Award at last weeks Transworld Skateboarding Awards. As a professional skateboarder for nearly 30 years, Ed has contributed massive influence to our subculture. From ground breaking tricks to art; Ed has (several times) built up the … Continue reading →

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Servant Dagon

Posted on January 26, 2016 by Kerry Weber

The Servant Dagon IS a go-to vegan skate shoe. Not one colorway, but all the colorways! The model pictured above has been updated in color, but the same specs can be found on the previous edition we ran skate reviewed. … Continue reading →

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Mike V. at Pizzanista

Posted on January 21, 2016 by Kerry Weber

Pizzanista hosted Mike Vallely a couple weeks back to talk about his infamous “Barnyard Board.” The shape of the deck was seen a precursor to modern street decks, but the Marc McKee graphic also has a story behind it. With … Continue reading →

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Vegetable Shredder – Misha Pishulin

Posted on January 19, 2016 by Kerry Weber

NAME: Misha Pishulin LOCATION: Crimea, Ukraine OCCUPATION: travel, skateboarding and music. Where do you like skating? On the streets of the Crimea and sometimes in the local skatepark. Why did you go Veg? In 2011, I watched a movie ” Earthlings”  and … Continue reading →

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Huf Classic Lo

Posted on January 17, 2016 by Kerry Weber

Huf Classic Lo come in a vegan colorway that reminds you of that other all black lo-top. These may have a bit of a higher price tag then you remember, Chuck.  Skate-goth doesn’t come cheap. The vulcanized canvas shoe features … Continue reading →

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North Carolina Ag-Gag Law challenged

Posted on January 15, 2016 by Kerry Weber

North Carolina’s Ag-Gag Bill (N.C.G.S.A. 99A-2) just went into effect. The law punishes whistleblowers and undercover investigators for reporting animal and worker abuse.  We reported last May on the campaign to have the bill which passed in the state legislature … Continue reading →

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DC Evan Smith Hi

Posted on January 14, 2016 by Kerry Weber

The DC Evan Smith Hi comes in two vegan colorways and that is the only way it is made, currently. Black and Gray, or White with red and blue details.  The shoe is an all canvas upper with rubber toe-caps that … Continue reading →

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Vegetable Shredder – Shane Miranda

Posted on January 11, 2016 by Kerry Weber

NAME: Shane Miranda LOCATION: Sydney, Australia OCCUPATION: Student Where do you like skating? Concrete. Why did you go Veg? I realized one day about 3 years ago, that it wasn’t impossible to sustain yourself on a plant based diet and … Continue reading →

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Shawn Powers brutally kills lobsters

Posted on January 7, 2016 by Kerry Weber

Shawn Powers, rider for Palace Skateboards, was exposed on video brutally killing lobsters after smashing a display aquarium in New York this past week.  Over the last few days several New York news outlets have been covering the incident. There is … Continue reading →

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