China is a lucky place for Tulio as he always seems to podium when he competes in the Kia Extreme Games. This year he is taking home the bronze medal in the street contest. Team Airwalk is racking up the medals!
Andy Mac Wins Gold In China
Andy Macdonald took the top spot on the podium after an amazing showing at the mini mega contest. He also landed 3rd place in the vert contest. Sounds like he had quite the trip out to Shanghai. Way to go Andy!
Love for the ONE Lava Red!
January 15 marked the release of our Airwalk Already Famous ONE Lava Red, and it’s gained quite a bit of attention from sneakerheads and media alike. These kicks feature a streetwear-style makeover with a rich Lava-Red leather/suede combo upper. The shoes have patent detail and a rubber cupsole bottom. The five embroidered stars on the heel represent the boroughs of New York City, the birthplace of Already Famous.
Check out what everyone is saying about these limited edition kicks.
Complex
Maxim
Counter Kicks
Sneaker Files
Lat34
The Fancy
Skateboard Tops
Jumz
Love It
Featured Fan Sale – Josh Thomas
If we were a sports team, and Josh Thomas was our fan, he’d be hanging out in the stands in the freezing cold painted in our team’s colors and rocking a giant foam finger. As it stands, Josh Thomas is quite the Airwalk super fan with a love for the JIM Plastics – he has 20 pairs himself. We appreciate Josh being in our cheering section online, he’s made video reviews, shares all the time on our social media pages, and truly loves the brand.
We love our fans, and figured, “hey, why not celebrate one of our best by putting his favorite shoes on sale?!” For a limited time, all JIM Plastics are 20% off to celebrate our featured fan, Josh Thomas. Head over and snag a pair for yourself.
Q & A with Anastasia Ashley
Airwalk surfer Anastasia Ashley leads a busy life. She’s obviously an accomplished pro surfer, but she also attends photo shoots, beach clean-ups, and is known to party, from time to time. Since a lot of you already know these things about her, we wanted you to hear a few other random tidbits as well.
Airwalk: If you were the star of a reality show what would the show be called?
AA: Probably Anastasia’s Wild Life, or Anastasia’s Crazy Adventures, or maybe if I was lucky Anastasia Boo Boo.
Airwalk: Outside of action sports what would be your dream sponsor deal?
AA: Most definitely Starbucks, you can never go wrong with too much coffee!
Airwalk: If you could see any band play, past or present, who would it be?
AA: I have always wanted to see U2 in concert, I have never seen them, so they are the one band I hope to wipe off them my bucket list.
Airwalk: What’s the most embarrassing band or artist on your ipod?
AA: Probably Miley Cyrus, I love her music. It’s pretty catchy even though it’s straight cheesy pop.
Airwalk: Who’s the best James Bond?
AA: Pierce Bronson, no competition. He’s my favorite, but if I was to pick a second place it would be Sean Connery.
Airwalk: Do you have a good luck charm that you take with you when you travel?
AA: Yes, my cute stuffed animals. (did I really admit that?)
Airwalk: If your surf style were an animal, what would it be?
AA:Definitely a cat, because it’s fierce and feisty!
Sunset Beach Clean Up
Airwalk and Airwalk pro-surfer Anastasia Ashley teamed up with The Surfrider Foundation Oahu Chapter for the annual Sunset Beach Clean Up event in Haleiwa, HI this past weekend. In its third year, the event not only cleans and helps preserve Oahu beaches; it provides an opportunity to educate the public about ocean-related issues. Airwalk provided t-shirts to all volunteers for their hard work and joining in for a great day of environmentally friendly fun.
Airwalk x Already Famous Event
Last week, Airwalk and Already Famous hosted a blowout at The Paper Box in Brooklyn. Attendees graciously donated $5 at the door towards the Harold Hunter Foundation before heading into the venue, where they could sip Sailor Jerry cocktails, skate the backyard ramp or take part in the T-shirt press that was set up on-site. Complete with DJ sets from Venus X and Helen Harris, performances from Black Dave and Johnny Nelson, the night rounded out with an energy-packed performance from rapper Juicy J.
Alex Corporan Q&A
We recently sat down with New York skate icon Alex Corporan to talk skate, New York and his history with Airwalk. Check out the interview below:
-Where are your favorite spots to skate that aren’t NY?
Any spots that my friends take me to in their part of town.
-Skating NY has to be unique to any spot in the world. What’s the craziest stuff that’s gone done while you’ve been out skating?
Well I really can’t define crazy. Everyday someone ends up doing something so rad. But I do enjoy watching Luis Tolentino Ollie over everything in his way.
-What is your first memory of the Airwalk brand?
The ads, they were pretty much to the point it was about skateboarding.
-What was your favorite Airwalk shoe when your rode for the brand back in the day?
I liked the Enigmas and the Prototype.
-What Airwalk team rider over the years stands out the most to you?
From the squad back in the days, it would Matt Hensley, Tommy Guerrero, Danny Way, Jason Lee, Andy Stone etc…..
From the existing riders Mike Vallely because he’s still killing it.
-What is the biggest differences between the NY skate scene when you were growing up and now?
The scene has grown immensely which is a positive thing, Also a huge amount of skate parks being built in all the 5 boroughs.
-What is the one thing that has kept you in the skate industry for so long?
The love for skateboarding and the energy it brings. It’s a great feeling skating with your friends anywhere around the world.
- Tell us about your biggest skate fall/injury?
Getting hit by a car full on, and not skating! Go figure, hahaha!!
- If you could change one thing about the skate industry, what would it be?
People that are dipping their hands in the skateboarding industry/culture that don’t know much about us. They need to do their Homework, History and ask the people that live and die for it questions and understand what we’re about.
-What sort of progression would you like to see out of Airwalk in the next few years?
I like to see Airwalk keep to their skating roots and continue supporting the scene.
- Advice to young skaters today?
Skate to have fun and Live to Skate
Mike Vallely at Groton Skate Park
Airwalk skater Mike Vallely was out at Groton Skate Park in Connecticut last month. Here’s a quick two minute edit from his shred sesh. When you’re done checking this out, head over to his team page to see the rest of his content!
Airwalk x Already Famous in Complex
Puffin Is Already Famous from Already Famous on Vimeo.
Our Already Famous campaign is well under way, and already grabbing some attention. We recently released a video highlighting one of our skate ambassadors, Cherry Puffin and it was quickly picked up by Complex. Cherry’s video is the first of a series of profiles that we’ll be releasing throughout the year. Follow Already Famous on twitter to get the latest from the campaign.