“At that time there was a level of shame with being around Heath in general because of where I was at with it all. It was more embarrassing to skate a demo with him, or in front of him, than to sit at Starbucks and Heath tell me that I can’t be on the team anymore.” Continue reading
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Emerica – Wild In The Streets, Manchester 2015
“Sacking off Granada Studios due to there being way too many cars, Castlefields was the next point of call with Rob Smith telling CJ that as photographer it was his job to get someone down the rail. So ensued remarks about getting Woody to throw himself down it again, he is probably sick of hearing about that day…” Continue reading
The Brandon Westgate Interview
Powerhouse by definition, workhorse by nature. Continue reading
The Welcome Footwear Guide – Emerica Westgate CC & Vulc Mid
Breakdown of the differences and close up look at Brandon Westgate’s new Emerica models, the CC and Vulc Mid. Continue reading
Modern Love: David Bowie & Skateboarding
(Featured: Sidewalk Magazine, 12th June 2015.) David Bowie is often considered a musical chameleon, seamlessly adapting as tastes change without ever compromising himself; able to navigate into that which is relevant whilst remaining original all the while. To back this flexibility up, consider how many skateboarders have been accompanied by Bowie over the years, even … Continue reading
Pro Shoes, Black Sabbath & Filming For MADE With Figgy
“I was just completely fucking thrashed. Hands, hips, knees, everything was all fucked up. But I’ve had some time off to recuperate. I’m ready to get back and start jumping. Definitely I’ve been going for it. Before this trip I was jumping like I was fucking seventeen, not that I’m some old dude but shit does take a toll.” Continue reading
Emerica Figueroa Review
Emerica’s Sabbath loving handrail destroyer, Justin ‘Figgy’ Figueroa is the latest member of the Emerica family to receive a pro model shoe. In a similar way to Colin Provost with the Reynolds Cruiser and Leo Romero with the Laced, rather than start from scratch, Figgy has chosen to rework one of his favourite Emerica models into his signature shoe. Continue reading