Globe Shoes x Sabre

Getting a new pair of shoes wasn't on my mind for a while until I checked out a sale wall at a sports shop. A whole bunch of Globe Shoes were on sale and felt like scooping up the Sabre model just for the hell of it. They remind me of the tech phase skate shoes went under during the early-2000s and the original price tag on these a few years ago was substantially up there. They may also look a little crazy, but they're appear much better in person and fit comfortably well.


When I mean "tech phase," these really have a bunch of bells and whistles on them to push the envelope. Features include Nitrocel Impact Support [whatever that is] and an Integrated Inner Sock [I think I know what that means].


On the bottom of the shoe is the S-Trac. Again, not sure what it is - but sounds cool anyways. Regardless of what the description on the website says, these will definitely be skated in.

Lakai Canadian Stupor Tour

Yesterday was a pretty sweet day for the skateboarders of Toronto. Members of the Lakai Footwear team kicked off their Stupor Tour with a signing at Blue Tile Lounge and a demo at Dunbat. I was able to meet a few of my favourite pros and the new talent coming up. Here are a few pics of what went on that day.



Because of my brother, Tim, we were the first ones in line for a signature


Having both Marc Johnson and Rick Howard in the same picture is always epic.


Lui Correia designed the graphic on the deck Marc Johnson is holding. It's a custom 1/1 board made specifically to coordinate with Pretty Sweet. Judging by his face and what the riders said, it was very well recieved.


For being one of the first ones in line, I was given a free tour tee shirt.



Here are some pictures I took at the demo.





DGK pro and Ottawa native Wade Desarmo made a surprise appearance. Didn't skate, but he's a pretty rad dude.




I couldn't leave without having a picture with the three veteran pros [from top to bottom] Rick McCrank, Rick Howard, and Marc Johnson.


A brand new item for my skate wall. Thanks so much to BTL, Supra Dist., and Lakai Footwear.

Almost Skateboards x Indy Trucks x Spitfire Wheels

This is a bit overdue, but thought I'd post these pics of my new setup anyways.
Almost deck with Mob Grip and Shorty's Hardware.


Independent Trucks with Bones risers.


Spitfire F1 Streetburner wheels x Erik Ellington and Shake Junt bearings.


Gotta rep my "sponsors;" BTL and HUF Footwear.

Almost Skateboards x Pop Art Deck

Seeing this may be my last year to skate, thought I'd grab an Almost deck.