News / Sneaker News

Copa Nationale: The Next Evolution of Skate Footwear

This new modern cup-sole from adidas Skateboarding draws inspiration from their rich soccer heritage.

Press Release

Posted 26 Feb 2020

Video / Skateboarding Video

HUF Welcomes Mason Silva To The Team

In the words of HUF founder Keith Hufnagel, “Mason is a powerhouse. Skates fast, big spots, great style... Another addition we’re stoked to have on the team.” Big words coming from Huf himself.

by Manual Magazine

Posted 23 Feb 2020

Video / Skateboarding Video

Emerica’s “Green” Video

Dakota Servold and Jon Dickson deliver stunning bookends to this incredible collection of pure skateboarding. Servold’s rail form is unwavering. Dickson takes tech and brawn to new places. The Emerica team joins in to drive home their no-nonsense ethos.

by Manual Magazine

Posted 23 Feb 2020

Exclusive / Skate Competition

VMorg X Empire: Skate Competition, Lower Hutt

Only in Lower Hutt can you skate a plaza and be in to win a car. This Sunday, February 23.

Event date: 23/02/2020 9:30 am

by Manual Magazine

Posted 18 Feb 2020

News / Behind The Scenes

Vans Rowan Pro: Scoring the Track

Rowan, Sweeny and Theodore score more than new shoes.

by David Read

Posted 18 Feb 2020

Video / Bobby is Pro for Quasi

Bobby de Keyzer Skates For Us Now (Quasi)

Impeccable ledge lines and pop to die for, Bobby de Keyzer makes himself known. In Quasi Vision.

by David Read

Posted 13 Feb 2020

Exclusive / Event Coverage

2020 Vans Mangawhai Bowl Jam: Event Wrap Up

There were record crowds and stoke at the 9th Mangawhai Bowl Jam competition. We were there to witness all the epic skateboarding. Check out the video highlights and all the best photos from the event right here.

by Manual Magazine

Posted 11 Feb 2020

Exclusive / Skateboarding Competition

The Vans Mangawhai Bowl Jam 2020 — Live Feed

Live footage from the 9th Annual Mangawhai Bowl Jam. Transition skateboarding at its finest, direct from New Zealand's premier bowl. The action starts at 11:00 am on Saturday, February 8. Tune in to the raddness right here.

Event date: 08/02/2020 11:00 am

by Manual Magazine

Posted 06 Feb 2020

Events /

The Vans Mangawhai Bowl Jam 2020

The Mangawhai Bowl Jam is all set for Saturday, Feb 8, 2020. Now cemented as New Zealand’s largest skateboarding event with skaters traveling from across the country and over the ditch to compete in front of a packed out crowd.

Event date: 08/02/2020

by Manual Magazine

Posted 04 Feb 2020

Video / Vans Presents

Eye Of The Storm

Vans is proud to present “Eye of the Storm” featuring our Vans APAC skateboard team as they skate through Typhoon Ling Ling in Seoul, a heatwave in Guangzhou and a smokey haze in Kuala Lumpur so thick you couldn’t see the tops of buildings.

by Manual Magazine

Posted 23 Jan 2020

Events / Press Release

Bigger & Better, Bowlzilla 2020

Wellington is set to be the Capital of Skating for New Zealand again the first week of March. 2020 is going to be the biggest year ever for skateboarding on the global stage and BOWLZILLA Wellington is the first big step for New Zealand skaters.

Event date: 07/03/2020

by Manual Magazine

Posted 10 Jan 2020

Video / Australasian Video

Shaun Boucher — “Relocated” Video

Shaun Boucher is terrorizing the Gold Coast’s ditches and transitions. Nothing is safe from his drive.

by David Read

Posted 11 Oct 2019

Video / New Zealand Documentary

Meme Me — Levi Hawken Explores His Nek Minnit

The ‘Nek Minnit’ guy confronts the meme that defined him. Get ready to challenge your own perceptions of virality.

by Loading Docs

Posted 09 Sep 2019

News / Sneaker News

Introducing The AVE Pro Featuring Vans’ Ultimate Waffle Cupsole

Vans Pro Skate Celebrates Iconic Pro Skater Anthony Van Engelen’s Influential Career with New Signature Footwear and Apparel Collection

by Manual Magazine

Posted 26 Aug 2019

News / Competition Press Release

Vans Announces Shop Riot DIY Showdown Finalists

Vans to Build top six shop obstacle concepts in real life at Shop Riot Finals.

by Manual Magazine

Posted 09 Aug 2019

News / Event Coverage

Sydney Trash it out for Tyshawn

adidas Skateboarding launches Tyshawn Jones signature shoe with a trash can jam in Sydney.

by Manual Magazine

Posted 09 Aug 2019

Video / Strait to the Internet

Krooked Skateboards — “The Mermaid Video”

New clips, forgotten clips and everything in between. Check out some of the Krooked squad's new footage.

by Manual Magazine

Posted 07 Aug 2019

Video / Video

Vans “Diggers” Video

Our very own Digby Luxton takes curtains in the latest Vans Australia clip.

by Manual Magazine

Posted 01 Aug 2019

News / Christchurch Video

A Million Miles of Fun — Full Teaser

A portrait of a city in ruins, rejuvenated by a quest for new terrain amongst the destruction. Gerard ‘Garage’ Bloxham offers an extended view of his forthcoming skateboard flick. Mixing the old view with the new.

by Manual Magazine

Posted 08 Jul 2019

News / Sneaker News

adidas Skateboarding x TYSHAWN

2018 Thrasher Skater of the Year, Tyshawn Jones, joins forces with adidas Skateboarding. Under the guidance of former pro-skater-cum-shoe-designer, Scott Johnston, they bring you a stellar mid-top debut.

by Manual Magazine

Posted 07 Jul 2019