Well, here’s something you don’t see every day. Footwear giants Converse CONS and Nike SB joined forces for the first time ever on an exclusive shoe collection designed by CONS team rider (and ripping skateboarder/former Olympian) Alexis Sablone. Get a closer look below:

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This limited-edition pack features a Converse AS-1 Pro and a Nike SB Dunk Low, and chances are you’ve been waiting patiently for these to drop! I mean, they’ve been teasing them for a while now—but the wait is (almost) over. 

As some of you might already know, Sablone also designed skateboarding federation kits for the United States and Japan leading up to the 2024 Paris Olympics. We saw hints of the shoes around that time, but knew they still wouldn’t be hitting skate shop walls for a while. Well, the day is upon us! Now’s your chance to score this historic ‚double box‘ collection that Alexis worked so hard on.  

Related: Alexis Sablone Talks Designing Nike SB Federation Kits for 2024 Paris Olympics

„She crafted the country agnostic kits and, subsequently, the footwear collection through the prism of a chameleon and the species’ ability to transform its skin in a nearly infinite number of ways,“ the official press release mentions. „Speaking to the ever-evolving nature of skateboarding and the individuality central to the sport. Skaters span continents, classes, and gender spectrums, and they come in all shapes, colors, sizes, and ability levels.„

The Converse CONS AS-1 Pro and Nike SB Dunk Low will be available in an exclusive, limited-edition twin pack box (pretty rad concept, actually) including both silhouettes on August 22 at select skate shops and through SNKRS.

And if you just want one pair, keep in mind that both styles will go on sale individually on August 29, through SNKRS, Converse.com and select skate shops. GTWYC!

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Kieran Woolley, Jedd Mckenzie and some of the Independent Trucks Australia squad recently spent 10 days conquering Perth’s scorching heat in this latest Indy edit. 

Hot days, heated sessions and some seriously mind-blowing moments from the western side of the island make this clip an absolute banger from start to finish. Settle in and prepare yourselves to get fired up! Take a look:

The vibes are high in the land down under! Honestly though, these days, if you say „Kieran Woolley“ I’ll stop and watch. Simple as that. This kid is an absolute beast, but that’s not to say Jedd Mckenzie, Ethan Copeland, Brendon Cross, Cozza and Alex Stook aren’t adding their own fuel to the fire all throughout. Rippers! 

Related: Independent Shares the Process of Kieran Woolley’s Mind-Melting Ender From His ‚RAW AMs: Lost Part‘

That opening line set the tone perfectly. When the sounds of skating get you as fired up as the tricks themselves, you know someone is doing something right. Those grinds are borderline therapeutical. 

And despite all the ripping, the fun times in between the sessions are a vibe of their own. These Aussies know how to have some fun and let the good times roll. It might be a scorching hot West Oz summer, but this squad clearly made the most of these 10 days. Yeah, mates! Nailed it. 

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In the latest episode of Red Bull’s ‚Skate Tales‘, Madars Apse takes Milton Martinez back to where it all began—the streets of Argentina. Milton’s story is super inspiring, pretty wild and definitely worth the watch! Settle in and press play. 

I think all skaters would agree that this beloved little hobby of ours can certainly be described as a passion, but for Milton, it’s a straight up family legacy! In case you didn’t know, Milton was basically born on a board, growing up inside his parents‘ skate shop in Mar del Plata. His dad (Tatu) is unarguably Argentinian skateboarding royalty, and the apple obviously didn’t fall far from the tree. 

But as we learn in the episode, the small town Milton grew up in was unfortunately no place to establish a proper career in skateboarding. So he made the move to the US (despite hardly knowing any English) and never looked back!

Related: Is This the Ultimate Pump Track? Skatelite Shares a Glimpse of Red Bull’s Insane North American HQ

Safe to say, that decision changed everything for Milton (and his family) in all the best ways. Since he arrived, Milton’s career has absolutely exploded and he’s undeniably one of the heaviest hitters out there these days. He’s done tricks and skated spots most skateboarders wouldn’t even dare to imagine and continues to blow minds with every video part (shoot, and even random IG clips) he drops. 

Most importantly, it’s just so rad hearing his mom and dad tell their stories and share their experiences. Full speed ahead! If you still haven’t pressed play, what are you waiting for? Good luck keeping up with this maniac. 

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Highly anticipated from filmer Daniel Wheatley for „Blanket,“ this video follows a young, ripping crew skating fresh spots from LA to London. But it’s not just the young bucks that are going to get you stoked, how about cameos from Scott Johnston, Alex Olson and Heath Kirchart? Yup. 

Ripping parts from Mingus Gamble, Matlok Bennett Jones, Josh Pall and more tee up this 20-minute banger to be the most makes-you-want-to-skate video we’ve seen all year. Well done boys. 

The trailer, back when we all thought the video would be called Blanket.

Related: Daniel Wheatley Teases New Video ‚Blanket‘ With a Cast of Heavy Hitters

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Skateboarding has gained so much popularity in recent decades that most kids getting into it these days probably don’t realize how much people used to downright hate it. Hey, I got my fair share of it growing up but the times are certainly changing.

Skateparks and the Olympics have definitely helped shift that perception, along with countless other things, but that doesn’t mean random disputes like this little debacle (reported on by Fox 5) involving pro skater, Evandro Mancha and his backyard vert ramp don’t still linger to this day. Take a look:

I mean, I’m not here to argue, but the ramp has been there for over a decade. If any of the folks complaining in court (or elsewhere) moved to the neighborhood anytime within the past 10 years or less, well, they sort of knew what they were getting themselves into, right? It’s like moving to a bustling downtown and complaining about the noise. Bruh. 

Mancha is a well-respected skateboarder in the community nonetheless and I’m super stoked that he won this silly dispute. Anyone who knows him simply knows he’s the best dude—full of happiness and positivity—so I’d say this win was well deserved. He might have a few more rules and regulations to deal with now, but it would’ve been heartbreaking to see that ramp destroyed or removed. 

Related: Look: The Way Jimmy Wilkins Boosts And Tweaks This Trick Is Truly Remarkable

Big ups to Mancha and all his friends, family and local skaters who showed up for him in court. Skateboarders will always support skateboarders and that effort will never go unnoticed. 

Sure, trash day might be a bit more awkward now—„Hey, neighbor!“—but all’s well that ends well. Sounds to me like a celebratory session is in order!

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