Tony Alva

The Old Skool and Knu Skool Come Together for Vans' "Old Meets Knu" Initiative
Footwear

The Old Skool and Knu Skool Come Together for Vans' "Old Meets Knu" Initiative

Blending the brand’s past, present and future with a little help from Tony Alva and Breana Greering.

Vans and Tony Alva Celebrate Their Shared Roots in New Heritage-Inspired Collaboration
Footwear

Vans and Tony Alva Celebrate Their Shared Roots in New Heritage-Inspired Collaboration

With three new footwear silhouettes and a range of statement-making apparel.

The Legendary Z-Boys Tell Us Why the Vans Era Is Skateboarding's Most Iconic Shoe
Footwear 

The Legendary Z-Boys Tell Us Why the Vans Era Is Skateboarding's Most Iconic Shoe

Tony Alva, Jim Muir, Jeff Ho and Eric Dressen talk shop at Vans’ Black Rainbows event.

Talking Skating and Sobriety With the Legendary Tony Alva
Sports

Talking Skating and Sobriety With the Legendary Tony Alva

Looking back on his 44-year professional career.

Nike SB Unveils the Iridescent Blazer Mid "78-17"
Footwear

Nike SB Unveils the Iridescent Blazer Mid "78-17"

Could these be a homage to Tony Alva and the 1978 cult classic film ‘Skateboard.’


The Fifth Issue of 'Oak Street' Is All About Los Angeles
Art

The Fifth Issue of 'Oak Street' Is All About Los Angeles

Including a mammoth spread on Vans’ half-centennial and an interview with Alex Olson.

Skate Essentials with Tony Alva

Skate Essentials with Tony Alva

Our first video version of Essentials takes us to one of the original members of the Z-Boys

Playboy Poolside by Tony Kelly
Sports

Playboy Poolside by Tony Kelly

Next month, seminal skateboarders Arto Saari, Tony Alva, Brandon Biebel and Stevie Williams will

Tony Alva Talks Frog Throwing
Travel

Tony Alva Talks Frog Throwing

As part of their continuing Classic Tales series, Tony Alva offers up a whopper of a story for

Vans Syndicate "Local Boyz" Pack
Footwear Fashion

Vans Syndicate "Local Boyz" Pack

Bridging the old school and the new while paying tribute to legendary skaters Tony Alva and Geoff

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