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Skateboarding Tokyo 2021: Athlete Profiles

July 22, 2021

Keep an eye out for some of these talented competitors during the skateboarding events this Olympics:

Interview with New Zealand's women's park skating champion Krysta Ashwell

July 16, 2021

I started skateboarding when I was thirteen, but I definitely remember being obsessed with wanting to get a skateboard and skate like my brother when I was about seven years old, but my parents refused to get me a skateboard.

Sky Brown: Great Britains Youngest Summer Olympian.

July 15, 2021

Sky Brown, at just 13 years of age is heading to Tokyo to show the guys and the grown ups how its done in Skateboarding's Olympic Debut! One of the best female skateboarders in the world, Sky has made her mark in the skating, surfing and dancing world as showcased on her majorly followed social media platforms. Now, she will be performing on arguably the largest stage in the world; the Olympics.

Complete guide to Skateboarding at the Tokyo Olympics 2021

July 14, 2021

For the first time in history skateboarding will be included in the Olympics. Skateboarding is one of five new sports to be added. It is set to be a momentous event that will be exciting to watch. So who will be competing? What are the categories? When do I need to turn in? Here's our Empire Skate guide to fill you in:

Raffle: Nike SB Dunk High Pro 'Reverse Goldenrod'.

June 30, 2021

Raffle for the Nike SB Dunk High Pro 'Reverse Goldenrod'

Releasing Friday 3 July via Online Raffle.

This high-top SB Dunk is equal parts skate and street, with design roots reaching all the way back to 1985’s “Be True to Your School” Dunk pack.

SMILE: CONS One Star Pro Mid - Ben Raemers Foundation

June 29, 2021

In Loving Memory of Ben Raemers - The One Star Pro Mid is a reminder to break the stigma around talking about mental health.

Raffle: Nike SB Dunk High Pro: Ishod Hair X Magnus Walker

June 15, 2021

Introducing the Nike SB Dunk High Pro ' Ishod Wair X Magnus Walker'.

Nike SB's latest dunk instalment incorporates the talented skater Ishod Wair's and designer Magnus Walker's love of cars into their newest SB Dunk High Pro - inspired by Magnus Walker's favourite 1971 Porsche 911 T 277.

Raffle: Nike SB Dunk Low Pro 'Classic Green'.

June 09, 2021

The Nike SB Dunk Low Pro 'Classic Green': Releasing Saturday 12th June via online raffle.

The Nike SB Dunk Low Pro 'Classic Green' is the latest instalment in the 2021 SB Dunk Collection.Once again paying homage to the Air Jordan with the iconic black toe, whilst wearing a Boston Celtics-esque colourway: This shoe toes the line between skate and hoops.

Nike SB Nyjah Free II

May 19, 2021

One of our most popular shoes of 2019 was the Nike SB Nyjah. Nike and the legendary pro skater Nyjah Huston have re-visited the popular shoe, make clever modifications for the new model, Nyjah II. They have kept the innovative zero break-in auxetic outsole and modifying the 360 grip with mesh panels for increased breathability.

Your perfect fit: The Dr. Marten's leather footwear guide

May 19, 2021

HoDDLE presents: 'Heavy Mayo' - Skate Video and Webzine

May 18, 2021

HoDDLE presents Heavy Mayo: A two part feature including an 18 minute skate video edit, as well as a 60 page spread web zine.

Gone Fishing: Daan Van der Linder X Nike SB Blazer Court

May 14, 2021

Nike SB and Dutch skater Daan Van der Linden team up once again to produce their latest fishing-themed Blazer Court Low.

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