Skateboarding News
- Introducing Vans WafflecupTM Classics for Fall 2026
Vans Skateboarding builds on the momentum of WafflecupTM with the introduction of WafflecupTM Classics, a new platform that brings Vans’ best-of-both-worlds outsole to its most iconic skate silhouettes. Team riders Una Farrar, Dick Rizzo, and Willow Voges Fernandes each reinterpreted a Vans classic ...
- Dead Air Radio: Remembering Marc Johnson
Nearing two weeks since the shattering news hit that MJ is no longer with us. The outpouring of love on the internet has been comforting in a way—can't really remember when a passing of this magnitude has pretty much brought everyone in our world together. Marc's impact on skateboarding was really ...
- NikeSB Air Force 1: Flax Black Break Down
Over here we're always big upping skateshops, always. And Dave from Bluetile in South Carolina has a good rhythm going. He's always got well-produced first look videos of shoes, and he know a little something about designing shoes himself, if you've been living under a rock. Peep his latest upload, ...
- Day One in Seoul: Behind the Scenes of Our South Korea Adventure
Hopefully you've already seen the video and read Josh Zickert's story, now scroll through the gallery below for a look behind the scenes of our first day exploring and skateboarding in Seoul. Photos by Blair Alley
- Help Tommy Sandoval After A Brutal Slam
GOFUNDME HERE Tommy Sandoval recently took what must have been a hellacious slam. You won't want to hear about this next part, but he tore his urethra and then some, "This wasn’t your everyday slam, I ended up severing my urethra and severely damaging my whole lower area (testicles, perineum, and ...
- Fred Gall Vs. the Phantom of the Opera
There's no one in our sphere like Fred Gall, and there likely never will be again. The dude is a 100-percent skate rat and will find and skate any terrain—no matter how crusty. He's especially adept at this skill in his home state of New Jersey. Stories abound about all the non-disclosed crusty ...
- Seoul Searching: The First Stop on Our South Korea Tour
The blossoms were in full bloom as the AriZona skate team touched down in South Korea. Salmon, our local tour guide, ripping skater and filmer took us out for a midnight cruise to get a feel for the city of Seoul. After a good night's rest Leo Heinert, JJ Colõn, Caroline Duerr, Bonestalone, Dalt ...
- Andrew x Spitfire "Spitfye" Video
Here's how the locals get down in Miami. This edit will have you booking flights to Florida ASAP—well maybe wait for next winter... Support your local skateshops y'all, always! "Classic Miami spots, a quick trip to Puerto Rico, and cameos from Nikolai, Cromer, Zion, and more; Andrew Skateshop puts ...
- FORMER Welcomes Elijah Berle
From online shots fired to solid teammates—two of the rippingest pro out right now, Austyn Gillette and Elijah Berle, are now teammates on Austyn's clothing brand FORMER. Peep the into video with some heavy moves, then peep the threads. 💻🛹 Don't miss another headline from TransWorld ...
- Late Nite Stars in Japan and Korea
The Late Nite Stars crew is always on the move, stacking clips wherever they go—and the posse is growing! No better places in the world right now to skate than Japan and Korea, take itfrom us. We also hit that up/down skatestopped-yet-very-skateable spot under the bridge in Tokyo last year. The ...
- Video Qualifier Series Returns For 2026 PDX Rockstar Energy Open
Film it, then submit it. On June 8, the online-entry Video Qualifier Series (VQS) officially reopens for six weeks as part of the 2026 Rockstar Energy Open (RSEO). For the third consecutive year, skateboarders from around the world can submit videos between :30-1 minute in length for a chance to ...
- Marc Johnson 1977-2026
This one came as a major shock yesterday. And as you've likely seen, Marc Johnson's influence on skateboarding and the people around it is absolutely monumental. Where do you begin the conversation? An ungodly talented kid from North Carolina arrives in California and starts blowing minds in San ...










