SKATEBOARD

11/19/2025

Tops

✔ Oversized or relaxed fit
✔ Graphic tees, skate brands, band tees
✔ Long sleeves under short sleeves (layering is big in skate culture)
✔ Hoodies or zip-ups

Good brands:

  • Thrasher

  • Vans

  • Volcom

  • Supreme

  • Santa Cruz

  • Obey

  • Polar Skate Co

  • Nike SB

  • Local skate shop tees (this is the most authentic)

Best colors:
Black, white, washed neutrals, muted colors.

Pants

Skaters don’t wear skinny jeans — comfort is priority.

✔ Baggy jeans
✔ Carpenter pants
✔ Workwear pants
✔ Dickies or Carhartt fits
✔ Cargo pants

Best fits:

  • Straight-leg

  • Loose

  • Relaxed taper

  • 90s fit

Outerwear

✔ Bomber jackets
✔ Flannels
✔ Puffer vests
✔ Oversized zip hoodies
✔ Denim jackets
✔ Windbreakers

Keep it simple and functional.

Shoes (Most Important Part)

Skate shoes are made flat for control — so they define the style.

Top options:

  • Vans Old Skool / Skate High

  • Nike SB Dunks

  • Nike SB Blazers

  • Adidas Busenitz

  • Converse CONS

  • New Balance Numeric

White socks, high or mid rise, always clean.

Accessories

✔ Beanies (folded, not slouchy)
✔ Snapbacks (flat brim)
✔ Backpacks (Carhartt, JanSport, Nike SB)
✔ Silver rings or chain
✔ Black shoelace belt (classic skater move