News / Sneaker News

A First Look at Elijah Berle’s New Pro Shoe from Vans

The Berle Pro featuring Vans WaffleControl. Launching worldwide on February 9

by Manual Magazine

Posted 06 Feb 2019

Object Of Desire

New Lopez Pro Colourway

The Lopez Pro just got a new lick of paint.

by Manual Magazine

Posted 04 Feb 2019

Exclusive / Photo Gallery and Video

2019 Mangawhai Bowl Jam

Another epic day of shredding in Magical Mangawhai. Here are all the highlights from the 8th Annual Mangawhai Bowl Jam.

by Manual Magazine

Posted 02 Feb 2019

News / Hot Off The Press

2019 Mangawhai Bowl Jam T-Shirts

How good are fresh t-shirts?

by Manual Magazine

Posted 22 Jan 2019

News / Event

House of Vans: Sydney

House of Vans returns to Sydney & it's set to be mental.

by Manual Magazine

Posted 21 Jan 2019

Video / A Vans Snowboarding Film

Together Forever

Together Forever, is tribute from the Vans Snow team to fellow team rider Dillon Ojo – filmed primarily on Kodak 16mm film on location in Japan, France, Russia and Finland.

by Connor Hill

Posted 17 Jan 2019

Video / Video

adidas Skateboarding Presents /// Heitor

Brazilian / Norwegian prodigy Heitor Da Silva smashing it in this new clip for adidas Skateboarding.

by Manual Magazine

Posted 14 Jan 2019

News / Give A Litte

Support Lenard Tejada on the Road to the Olympics

Lenard Tejada could be the first skateboarder to represent New Zealand on the Olympic stage. He's used his own funds to go to Rio, Brazil to attend a qualifying event. Do the right thing and support him on his Give A Little page.

by David Read

Posted 08 Jan 2019

Exclusive / BROADCAST PRODUCT

Converse CONS Presents: Louie Lopez Signature Shoe

This is Louie's vision—every element he needs to skate at his best. Inspired by retro tennis silhouettes, with all the necessary trimmings to make it a shoe that is built specifically for skateboarding.

by Manual Magazine

Posted 05 Jan 2019

Exclusive / Skateboarding Competition

Bowlzilla Wellington – SBNZ Park Skating National Titles 2019

Bowlzilla is back this coming March, 2019. Lock in your leave, and make plans for Wellington’s finest skate event of the year. Competition date is 9th March, 2019, with the festival running 7-10th March, 2019.

Event date: 09/03/2019 10:00 am

by Manual Magazine

Posted 27 Dec 2018

Exclusive / Skateboarding Competition

Oakura Beach Bowl Jam

The Taranaki skate community christens their lush new bowl with a session for all ages this January 11th.

Event date: 11/01/2019 12:00 pm

by Manual Magazine

Posted 27 Dec 2018

Exclusive / FOCAL POINT COMPETITION

And the Numeric winners are…

Earlier in the year New Balance Numeric and Manual Magazine teamed up and asked you to share your videos in return for the chance to win a year’s worth of NB Numeric shoes. It’s time to weigh up the ‘grams and see how they stacked up.

by Manual Magazine

Posted 17 Dec 2018

News / Object of Desire

Vans x Independent Capsule

When two become one.

by Manual Magazine

Posted 04 Dec 2018

Video / 8FIVE2 X NB#

Taking All The Right Steps

Take a dive into the back story of 8FIVE2, and the highly sought after NB Numeric collaboration.

by Manual Magazine

Posted 27 Nov 2018

Events / Powell Peralta x Khyber Pass

40 Years Deep – Launch Party

A mid-week gathering to celebrate 40 years of holding down the Auckland skate scene. Commemorated by a limited edition Powell Peralta deck.

Event date: 29/11/2018 6:00 pm

by Manual Magazine

Posted 26 Nov 2018

Exclusive / Video & Photo Gallery

DEF x Boardertown: Grey Lynn Mini Ramp Jam

Last Friday the Annual Def Mfg Co. Mini Ramp jam dawned once again on Grey Lynn's beloved ramp – this year partnering with Boardertown for an epic session. See below for footage and photos from the evening.

by Manual Magazine

Posted 22 Nov 2018

Video / adidas Skateboarding

The ‘Shen City Peaks’ Video

Watch Brian Peacock & the adi gang go berserk in Shanghai

by Manual Magazine

Posted 18 Nov 2018

Video / Video

GX1000’s “Roll Up” Video

This came out of nowhere & delivers the goods like all GX1000 releases.

by Manual Magazine

Posted 13 Nov 2018

Video / Video

Butter Goods’ “Spoon”

Casey Foley & co navigating the gritty streets of London.

by Manual Magazine

Posted 06 Nov 2018

Exclusive / Photo Gallery & Video

Dan Kelcher, The 2018 Yeah Gnar Bowl Jam Champ

The Yeah Gnar Bowl Jam (Previously known as ‘The Thomson Bowl Jam’) returned last weekend to New Brighton, drawing a crowd of locals, and skaters from around the country who went at it for $10k in cash and prizes across five divisions.

Photos by Brent Shipley and Cory Wairau, Video by Nicholas Bennett

Posted 01 Nov 2018