Exclusive / Sneaker News

Jackson Pilz Colours Vans His Way

Vans releases the first Colourway for Australian Rider Jackson Pilz — available now.

Press Release

Posted 28 Dec 2020

Exclusive / Event

The 10th Annual Mangawhai Bowl Jam — Feb 6, 2021

Start your year off with a bang. Join us at one of New Zealand's premier skateboarding events — The Mangawhai Bowl Jam. With 2021 marking the event's 10th year this will be one not to miss.

Event date: 06/02/2021 10:30 am

by Manual Magazine

Posted 28 Dec 2020

Video / New Zealand Video

The Chrimat Speciale Video

Christmas is a special time. Made better by friends, good times and special treats like this little gem from the plazas and pathways of the Capital. Max Sceats keeps on giving with Chrimat Speciale.

by David Read

Posted 28 Dec 2020

Video / New Zealand Video

Brett Chan presents: “Mikey & Shamus IIII”

Shamus Peters and Mikey Gibson bare all in this exposé from Auckland city's slick street. Captured by the one, and only, Brett Chan.

by Manual Magazine

Posted 25 Dec 2020

Video / New Zealand Video

Daylight Skateboards — “Humbling” Video

There's nothing better than waking up to a new Daylight video. Mikey Gibson, Nico Tognazzo, Jack Fagan, Jonty Hoggard, PJ Wybrow, Simon Fraser-Mackenzie, Shamus Peters, Elijah Robertson and Robin McArthur-Adams feature in Luke Browne's latest joint.

by David Read

Posted 22 Dec 2020

Exclusive / Australasian Video

Taihaere Manuel-Wepa — “Fire up This Funk”

This 10-minute volume of VX footage shows Tai Wepa as an unstoppable force. The Hawkes Bay transplant fires it up in Adelaide.

by Manual Magazine

Posted 22 Dec 2020

Video / Australasian Video

RVCAustralia Skate Team NZ Tour // WLG – AKL

Slipping through customs just before lockdowns plagued the pacific, and other parts of the world. The exploits of RVCA Australian skate team, pre pandemic.

by Manual Magazine

Posted 17 Dec 2020

Video / New Zealand Video

Tylre Houldsworth — “Welcome to Trainers”

Tylre Houldsworth joins the Trainers SB, Auckland team. The occasion is celerated with an edit, for your viewing pleasure.

by Manual Magazine

Posted 17 Dec 2020

Events / Skateboarding Competition

Duckbrewe Skate Festival — Sat, January 16

$5k of prizes up for grabs at Duckewe’s ‘mini-chin’ ramp festival.

Event date: 16/01/2021

by Manual Magazine

Posted 14 Dec 2020

Video / International Video

Vans Skateboarding Presents: “Alright, OK” by Greg Hunt

A new skate film featuring global signature team riders Elijah Berle and Gilbert Crockett, with a special guest appearance by Justin Henry.

by Manual Magazine

Posted 24 Nov 2020

Video / New Zealand Video

Cato Dobbs — “Part” Video Part

There’s no school like high school unless you’re getting schooled in the high streets. Cato Dobbs calls us to attendance. Class is in session.

by Manual Magazine

Posted 15 Nov 2020

Exclusive / New Zealand Video

Matthieu Lucas — “Volte-Face” Part Remix

A remix of Matthieu Lucasʻs part from Majick Templeton’s new skateboard movie “Volte-Face.”

by Manual Magazine

Posted 25 Sep 2020

News / Sneaker News

Kyle Walker Goes Velcro With His Sophomore Shoe

Long-lasting and enduring support that comes from the skate community. Wrapped up in a shoe. With Velcro.

Press Release

Posted 23 Sep 2020

Video / Australian Video

Vans Kyle Pro 2 Wear Test — Chiggy’s Skateboarding

The Vans Australia team take grip of Chiggy’s indoor skatepark on the Sunshine Coast for their Kyle Walker Pro 2 wear test.

by Manual Magazine

Posted 23 Sep 2020

New Zealand Video

Yorlin Phillips — “2019-2020” Video

Yorlin Phillips (AKA @chur_myg) delivering the smoothness with this two-years-in-the-making feast of skateboarding badassery. CHUR My G.

by Manual Magazine

Posted 07 Sep 2020

Video / Australasian Video

Digby Luxton – “Cold Cat” Video Part

Melbournite, Digby Luxton, murks the streets the Victorian capital in his “Cold Cat’ part. Using his laser focus and fast feet to cut his mark.

by Free Skateboard Magazine

Posted 18 Aug 2020

Video / New Zealand Video

The Grifter of Palmy Turns 50

Celebrating the halfway mark. Jam on the mini, bash in the bowl. Joined by Palmerston Northʻs finest, and friends.

by Manual Magazine

Posted 27 Jul 2020

Skateboarding & Art Competition

The Vans Showdown — Meet the Crew of the Future

Skate shops from around Asia Pacific video-off in this battle for showdown supremacy. An art competition to boot. Apply within.

Press Release

Posted 22 Jul 2020

News / Press Release

Celebrate the Life of Skateboarding Legend Jeff Grosso — Live

Vans Celebrates the Life of Skateboarding Legend Jeff Grosso Live on Vans’ YouTube on April 29th at 5am. The virtual memorial will look back on the icon’s life and devotion to skate culture.

by Manual Magazine

Posted 27 Apr 2020

News / In Memory of

Jeff Grosso R.I.P. (1968-2020)

Word has spread that iconic skateboarder Jeff Grosso has passed. We are unsure of details, but our thoughts go out to Jeff’s family, friends and the wider skateboarding community. Jeff was one of a kind. He’ll be missed.

by Manual Magazine

Posted 01 Apr 2020