In 1998, Diamond Supply Co, was born as a skateboarding hardware line that would become one of the most revered skate and lifestyle brands two decades later. Led by founder Nick Tershay, Diamond Supply Co. has since stretched into multiple subcultures, including the sneaker world, with their 2005 take on the Nike SB Dunk Low, known as the “Diamond Dunk.” Now in 2018, the brand celebrates its 20th anniversary with three new iterations of the famed sneaker. SNKRS and Nike SB look back at 2005's Diamond Dunk seminal launch and how it shaped sneaker cultures for years to come.
]]>The Nike SB Dunk collaboration by Diamond Supply Co, the super-rare Yellow Canary Diamond Dunks were scheduled to drop exclusively at this past weekend’s Complex Con festivities. However, due to rowdy crowds, the release was cancelled entirely and the Long Beach Police Department had to escort the shoes out of the premises
]]>PUMA and Diamond Supply Co. link up again to release their third collaborative effort. The Spring/Summer 2018 footwear collection will see two drops with the first offering iconic court classics, the PUMA Suede and Clyde followed by the Clyde Sock Lo and a reworked slip-on Abyss. The installment draws on Diamond Supply’s classic colors and skate culture as with the 2016 range. This time, the duo will also release kid versions. Alongside the capsule, Diamond Supply will release complementary apparel including jackets, tees, pants and more.
Take a look at the Diamond Supply Co. x PUMA runners above slated to be released on January 27 followed by a second drop on June 9 on PUMA.com.
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This week Boo Johnson discusses growing up in Tehachapi CA, getting hooked up with Pharmacy Boardshop, his first board sponsor Powell, filming for his first video part on Element ’Future Nature’, getting on DGK, starting his own company JHF, his years with Supra, skating for Weedmaps, Torrey hitting him up to ride for Diamond Footwear, designing his pro shoe the Boo J, riding for Hawkers and much more...
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]]>We would like to thank Everlast, PBR, and everyone that came out to show support! The Diamond x House of Pain collection is now SOLD OUT but will be available at selected premium retailers soon.
Photos by: @36neek and @ratchetman_
]]>Our HBX x Diamond Supply Co. 2017 "Moving at the Speed of Life" capsule collaboration is set amidst the bustle of Hong Kong's subway MTR. City-as-muse takes center narrative, encapsulating the 24/7 fast-life of the South-East metropolis. Hong Kong's immensely dense population, efficient transportation and ambitious youth is shown through a galvanizing lens - People shuffling and making way through the noise to get to where they need to. Much in the same way, a common ground can be identified with the LA skaters navigating through their landscapes.
The ubiquitous skate culture of The West Coast and the bustle of Hong Kong makes for a unique transpacific cross-pollination - "Moving at the Speed of Life". The capsule collection encompasses a range of tees, long-sleeves and jackets that reference Hong Kong's MTR subway, while striking yellows take a nod to the traditional subway worker uniform.
Scroll through the photos above for a closer look at the exclusive collaboration and shop the collection HERE
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]]>On Saturday, SLS rolled into Olympic Park in Munich, Germany. A Sold Out crowd was on hand to watch the best skaters in the world battle it out at the first arena stop of the 2017 SLS Nike SB World Tour. Those that were present and watched the live webcast on ETN were able to witness what proved to be one of the best SLS contests in history.
The stage was set in Heat 2 when Dashawn Jordan, Nyjah Huston, and Yuto Horigome put on an impressive display. Dashawn drew first blood with a bigger flip front board down the rail earning the first 9 of the day. Nyjah followed suite with a kickflip to front board across the flat kinked rail for the second 9. And not to be outdone, Yuto unleashed an impressive nollie 270 switch back tail down the rail for an 8.9 At the end of the heat, Dashawn was in 1st with a score of 33.3 followed by Nyjah at 33.0, and then Yuto with a 32.8. These scores would hold for the rest of the Prelims.
Heat 3 held even more surprises. 2016 SLS World Champion Shane O’Neill had a rare off day. He couldn’t hold on to the majority of his tricks in the Best Trick section and finished the heat in 7th place—which is a risky position this early in the contest. Shane would ultimately not make it the Final. Miles Silvas put on an impressive show with some consistent skating punctuated by a switch heel back tail down the hubba that scored an 8.8 allowing him to make it to the first Final of his SLS career.
When it was said and done, Dashawn Jordan, Nyjah Huston, Chris Joslin, Miles Silvas, Carlos Ribeiro, Torey Pudwill, and Kelvin Hoefler advanced to the Final.
The Final in Munich was classic SLS. The skaters unleashed some incredible skating that yielded quite a few 9-Club scores. But the real story here was the battle between Yuto Horigome and Nyjah Huston. These two set it off in the Run section when Nyjah scored a 9 and Yuto an 8.9. It was followed up in the Best Trick when both skaters went trick for trick earning several more 9-Club scores. Nyjah went all out with kickflip gap to back lip down the rail that was done at such speed it sent him flying off the quarter pipe onto his back on the other side. It all came down to Yuto missing his final trick, which sealed the deal on Nyjah winning his second SLS contest of the 2017 season and the 18th of his career.
Looking forward, it’s clear from their performances that Yuto Horigome and Dashawn Jordan are indeed going to be serious threats in SLS. Yuto came dangerously close to winning his first SLS contest in Munich. But, in true champion fashion, Nyjah Huston showed that he was able to rise to the occasion and will not lay down easily for the new generation. And with Shane O’Neill absent from the Final, there’s no way of knowing how he would have impacted things. We shall see how all of this plays out in Chicago on August 13.
Check the full results below.
Nyjah Huston – 36.1
Yuto Horigome – 35.5
Carlos Ribeiro – 34.2
Chris Joslin – 33.9
Kelvin Hoefler – 32.9
Miles Silvas – 32.1
Dashawn Jordan – 31.4
Torey Pudwill – 19.5
(Via Streetleague)
]]>Typically, the Pro Open sets the stage for the rest of the SLS season. This year was no different. We saw the emergence of Yuto Horigome and Dashawn Jordan as the two new SLS Pros—these newcomers are bringing impressive tricks to the table. It will be interesting to see how they progress during the rest of the tour. Shane O’Neill and Nyjah Huston are still going to be dominant forces in SLS—the Pro Open clearly illustrated that fact. Kelvin Hoefler, Matt Berger, and Felipe Gustavo are going to be making their presence felt again in 2017 now that they are back from injuries. It will be interesting to see how all of this plays out at the next stops.
]]>Earlier this year previewing its “The Burnouts” collection, Diamond Supply Co. is back this time to unveil its brand new 2017 summer range. Embracing a relaxed vacation state of mind, the lookbook visuals were shot in Palm Springs and highlight a tropical-inspired lineup featuring palm tree prints, geometric shapes and catchy phrases. Employing weather-appropriate shades of pink and blue, the range is comprised mainly of printed T-shirts, long-sleeve crewneck pullovers and a statement worthy hoodie. The collection will be made available on May 6 at Diamond flagship retailers, the brand’s online store, as well as select stockists worldwide.
]]>Koston has competed in a whopping six editions of BATB, making it to the Final Four in 2014's "Pros Vs. Joes" contest. But there has been a four-year gap since Nick Tucker last participated in skateboarding's flattest series. Will this be Koston's year, or will Nick tucker him out?
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Diamond footwear has built a solid program since launching in January last year. Boo Johnson is an integral part of the team. "Meet The Miners" follows Boo back to his hometown of Tehachapi, CA in order to give some perspective on his journey from being a normal kid to getting sponsored and turning pro. It’s been an incredible experience for Boo that has amazed his friends, family, and everyone who witnessed it firsthand.
]]>Nick Tucker turned Pro two years ago and is already exhibiting the wisdom of a veteran: every clip he films is a memory; each part is a time capsule of his early years as a Pro. That sort of rare foresight is Nick’s key to fully embracing the grind of traveling and filming—his outlook is a diamond in the rough. With projects like this amazing part he filmed for the PUSH series, Nick’s time capsule is guaranteed to overflow.
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