The Nike 6.0 Mavrk is classic Nike extreme sports footwear. The colour ways may have changed over the last few years but the style and great overall feel of the shoe has not! The spring 2012 Mavrk is no exception, and provides the same quality workmanship and build eminence as previous iterations and made from synthetic leather and suede with a nubuck upper. Precision designed for skateboarding and other extreme sports in mind, the Mavrk slips easily onto the foot but won’t fly off when you’re nailing the latest tricks and stunts.

Nike 6.0 Mavrk low 2 black white blokes trainers

As with many skate and BMX orientated trainers the Mavrk is equipped to take you through to the next level of riding with a sturdy vulcanised rubber sole that won’t let you down. The honeycomb construction ensures a sturdy grip while maintaining enough strength to take whatever beating comes its way.

MX and dirt bike riders may not be that familiar with Nike’s action sports range as it has been unpopular in recent years, although Nike have finally bucked the perception amongst riders and skaters that their trainers are considered “uncool”. This is still shifting within the motocross scene and hopefully dirt bike riders will soon be sporting more Nike footwear.

Mens Hightop, skateboarders perfect shoe?

The Mavrk is available as a low, mid or hightop trainer and the same consistent quality is found throughout the range. The men’s hightop has the added advantage of extra support, ideal for skating or MTX. The average skateboarder will find this particularly useful due to the extra punishment dealt out from riding ramps and falling off.  They do not offer the hightop in childrens or kids sizes as hightop sneakers can actually do more to harm the development of a growing child’s foot than can be prevented from the added benefit of the materials. They are also heavier which can impede the way young boys or girls walk.

Mens Snowboarding Mid Footwear

The Mavrk Mid is the ideal show for snowboarders. It sports many features boarders and skiers alike will find appearling. The added height prevents snow from getting into the shoe, helping keep the rider warm. They are not waterproof though so do not expect that warmth to last long when the snow melts! When not out with your snowboards why not checkout the Nike 6.0 mavrk low range for something more casual and stylish. Good for the summer or winter. 

Men & Womens Low Sneaker

The Nike Mavrk low cut trainer, what to say? A classic in all respects for both action sports and casual wearing. Lightweight and great for summer sports. As always, a range of colour ways are available and the Mavrk does not disappoint. The range for men, women and children are quite similar and are generally distinguished between by the choice of colours found within each range. The womens range also comes with perfume and makeup kit for the discerning women on the go who still wants to look cool without resorting to high heels!

The Mavrk low has the added advantage of being lightweight, although it is not suitable for activities such as running or high impact sports like rugby or football.

Motocross Dirt Rider

1. Know what you want out of a shoe:

Shoes do more that just cover your feet. Different shoes have different capabilities. Skate shoes are made to perform differently than Motocross shoes, etc. If you’re going to shell out money on a nice pair of shoes,  then make sure you know how to best take care of them.

2. Protect your shoes:

There are tons of product out on the market meant to keep your shoes looking and performing their best for as long as possible. If you maintain your shoes on a regular basis, they’re guaranteed to last for months longer.

3. Laces:

Shoe Laces

Laces can play a major part in how your shoes fit as well as how long they last. Lacing too tight can pull at your shoes, ripping seams. Laces also have a tendency to fall apart, so invest in a good pair when you  purchase your shoes.

4. Grip:

The grip of your shoe’s sole is one of the most important parts of the shoe. Grips allow your shoes to grab on to your skateboard or bike pedal. A bad grip on your shoes can mean slipping and sliding when you’re trying to do complicated tricks. Some Motocross racers and BMX bikers prefer to use skating shoes because of
their strong grips.

5. Proper Maintenance:

Part of proper maintenance of your shoes means proper drying. When drying your shoes, make sure to do it naturally, without the use of heat. Using heat can warp the arches and soles of your shoes, making them more susceptible to breaking and damage.

Other repair and maintenance tips:

• Keep your shoes clean. Dirt and other debris can get soaked into your shoes, wearing away at your shoes’ fabric. If re-stitching your shoes is required, make sure that it is done by a proper cobbler, using the same holes as the original stitching.
• Make sure that your shoe have the proper angulations. Do not use half soles. Half soles are not as durable, and can become easily separated over time.
• If you’re in the market for skateboarding, BMX biking, or Motocross racing shoes, then look no further than Nike, Vans, and D.C Footwear. These manufacturers specialize in making their sneakers ideal for extreme sports, no matter how hard you skate, race, or bike.

To buy a pair, check out a footwear retailer near you or search for your shoes online on a site such as Kickzoo. If you think you might have additional questions about what shoes you’ll need, then consider asking a sales associate about your specific needs. At the end of the day, you’ll be able to find the shoe you
want at a price that won’t break your bank.

The proper footwear can make all the difference when getting involved in sports. The right shoes can provide support, grip, and balance for athletes. The case is no different for skateboarders, BMX bikers, and Motocross racers. Skateboarders and bikers alike require just as much effort from their shoe as any other athlete.

Up until recently, skateboarders and racers were required to wear regular sneakers. Now, there are several lines of footwear on the market from manufacturers such as Nike, Vans, and DC footwear that cater to extreme athletes. These shoes are made to perform at optimum levels, giving athletes the support and traction they need.

Nike 6.0 Shoes

Nike 6.0 has been a major spoonsor in the action sports world

Nike’s been a trusted name in sports equipment for decades, producing everything from basketballs to running shoes. Now, Nike has created the Nike 6.0 line for skateboarding, Motocross racing, and BMX biking. These shoes take into consideration the types of conditions that boarders and bikers face, and have additional grips and sole comfort for additional performance.

The Nike 6.0 line is made up of more than 50 types of sneakers, with various colors and materials available for every type of athletic need. Most are made with vulcanized soles for added flexibility and herringbone tread for positive traction and serious board gripping potential. Most sneakers are also equipped with
perforations for breathability and comfort. And, of course, every sneaker comes with the famous Nike Swoosh. Nike 6.0 sneaks range in price from about £50 to £80, and can be found wherever Nike products are sold.

Vans Footwear

Vans have sponsored the Off the Wall Tour for many years

Vans has been one of the forerunners in creating shoes for boarding and biking. They’ve created lines of clothing for everything from snowboarding to biking. Not only are Vans technologically advanced, they’re leaders in skating and biking style. Buyers can choose from classic designs such as their checkerboard slip-ons, Converse style designs, or customize their own shoe for a few dollars more.

Vans shoes include many of the same features used in Nike 6.0 shoes, including flexible soles and durable seams. An added benefit of Vans shoes is that they wear well on the pavement; they don’t wear down as quickly as other sneakers do, and look more like regular sneakers than some of their bulky alternatives. If you’re looking for a classic look, then Vans is the answer.

To shop for Vans shoes, your best bet is to buy them online. You’ll be able to look for the correct size and style, and even design your own shoe.

D.C Shoes

DC Shoes Pro Rider Ken Block & Car

Along with Vans, D.C Shoes specializes in making shoes for extreme sports. Theyprovide stellar gripping and flexibility as well as plenty of support. D.C Shoes are particularly known for their high-cut skate shoes, which add a whole other level of support and stability. Their shoes are also equipped with strong, rubber soles and
padded tongues, which make for additional comfort and functionality.

D.C Shoes offer more than 40 types of skating shoes. Each shoe is made to improve the skating or biking experience. To shop for D.C shoes, you can visit most athletic footwear retailers. You may also check out DC Footwear’s official website. Most shoes range from $50 to $80 dollars.

Vans Shoes Brand Logo Since 1966

Vans Shoes is an online store that is more than just a simple shoe store — news and the most up-to-date info about skateboarding, snowboarding, BMX, surfing and a huge variety of topics for the alternative crowd. The website posts events related to extreme sports, as well as videos, music and art. It also has information about skateparks and has a variety of mobile apps and features that will allow you to get the most out of the website wherever you are.

The shoes

The shoes are available for men, women and kids. Additionally, you can select the shoe you would like to purchase by various categories for classic shoes, custom shoes, athletic shoes, bands, collections and pro-tec. The classic shoes are based on the style of the much loved Converse All-Stars. There are a huge variety of colors and patterns available and they are all just as cool and comfortable as the original was.  If you would like to get custom shoes for skateboarding, surfing, snowboarding or any other of the extreme sports, then there is a great feature on the website that lets you select from a few base models and you can customize the color and pattern on the shoe any which way you want. Not only do you get the style of shoe that is your favorite, but on top of that you can add whatever design you would like on it. It is almost as detailed as creating a character in an MMO!

Vans Shoes Mens Trainer Cripta La Dos

Supporting Superstars

There are many athletes who support Vans Shoes and have inspired a range of shoes available. A.V. Engelen, Dustin Dollin, Geoff Rowley, the Gudauskas Bros, Joel Tudor, Johnny Layton, Omar Hassan, Steve Caballero and Tony Trujillo inspired shoes are all available for skateboarding or one of the other extreme sports they play.  In addition to the shoes inspired by athletes, superstars Iggy Pop and Pearl Jam shoes are also available. Not only that, but in this category there are also a number of t-shirts and skinny jeans to fit your new shoes.

Vans Off the Wall Tour

Information about the off the wall tour.

A competitor at the Vans Off the Wall skate competition

Collections on Vans Shoes

Some of the collections on Vans Shoes are Neons. These stylish shoes are in neon pink, orange, green or the original black. All collections are available for men, women and kids.  Vans Shoes also has a fleece collection. These articles of clothing, including shoes, sweaters, t-shirts and hoodies are made of fleece. They are not only warm, but extremely comfortable as well. The shoes are made of quality Wolverine suede treated with weather-resistant Scotchguard and the inside is lined with soft, warm fleece. You can see these shoes on surfers when they’re waiting in the car for the storm to subside.  Other collections to be found in Vans Shoes are Hello Kitty, Stand Out Classical, Leather & Suede, Spitfire, Vans Triple Crown and Yo Gabba Gabba!

Interactive multimedia

There is a huge range of videos that you can check out when you go to the Vans Shoes website provided by Off the Wall.TV. Check out the latest and greatest moves by the best surfers in the world and the best snowboarders on the mountain. The multimedia channel is divided into several channels you can quickly find videos of interest in, such as Moto, Surf, Girls, BMX, Music, Skate and Art. There are literally hundreds of videos that you can see. This is not the average stuff you find on Youtube either! It’s special so go check it out.

Events and movies

Vans Shoes is also the site to check out for the latest information about surfing, skating or snowboarding events. Bookmark this site so you are always up to date and never miss any of these great sporting events. A lot of the surfing is in Hawaii, California and other great locations. This is also the place to catch short films on snowboarding in the Rockies and skating in San Diego.

Competitions, updates and apps

There are always great contests on the Vans Shoes website as well. You can win jerseys, shoes, sweaters, t-shirts, jeans and a huge variety of apparel. You can get updates on all your surfing and skateboarding news as well directly sent to your cell phone by text message. Additionally, Vans Live and OffTheWall.tv apps, as well as a heap of others, are available so you can watch all the latest snowboarding live!

Kickzoo Shoes is an online store where you can buy skateboarding, surfing and snowboarding shoes and apparel. Read on to find out about all the great products, news, events and features that you can access on their website!

Osiris Shoes recently caught up with famous graffiti artist Risky. Risk established his name back in 80s, leading the way in what is now the common place tagging of highway overpasses.  He set the benchmark for others to follow, moving to South California with his parents in 1983. Aged just 16 Risk started to establish himself a name on the high school graffiti scene, starting a competiting graffiti crew called the West Coast Artists. Later, he travelled the world showcasing his talents in graffiti and winning many international competitions.  Risk is an old friend of the guys at Orisis Shoes and has released various designs of Osiris NYC 83 trainers. Checkout our introduction to Risk.

Later on in Risk’s career, he became increasingly involved in various Hollywood community projects. The first of these was a promotional photo shoot for a magazine called Hot Rod, a new skate magazine out at the time. This provided him with the extra exposure he needed to be recognised outside of the graffiti world. He continued to subsidise projects with his work with movie and music producers, including a guest role in the film Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure as well as the music videos for artists such as rapper Ice Cube, Michael Jackson, Punk band bad religion and the Red Hot Chilli Peppers.

Grafitti by Risk found in the grounds of USC (Uinversity South California)

In 1988 RISK travelled to New York to paint trains, making him the first L.A. writer to have his work run, and most likely the last (The New York Metropolitan Transit Authority would later stipulate that all subway cars be free of graffiti before running). In 1989, RISK and Slick were invited to travel to the U.K. to represent the U.S. at the Bridlington International Street Art Competition. They tore the competition to peices and took home the award and silver spray can as trophies.

Risk X Osiris Sneakers

The Summer of 2011 saw the release of the new colourway Risk X  Osiris footwear and proved to be one of the years big sellers. The rugged looks of the NYC 83 Osiris trainer combined with the unique blend of colours, really encapsulated the feel of a lot of Risk’s work. A tribute to such a leader.

The 2011 Risk X colourway has proven extremely popular.

We have just opened our new YouTube channel and we have a load of video reviews of the upcoming Osiris Shoes Spring 2012 season. With some fresh new styles and the usual classics such as the NYC 83 hightop and Pixel trainers the 2012 range will not disappoint.

Checkout the whole range of Osiris Shoes at Kickzoo by checkout out our online store

The Osiris Retron

Osiris Troma Shoes

Osiris Pixel

Osiris NYC 83 Mens Shoes

Etnies lays claim to being the first skateboarder-owned and operated global action sports footwear and apparel company. It was established in 1986 by the one and only Pierre Andre Senizergues.

Senizergues began skating in the suburbs of Paris when he was 15, in L’Hay Les Roses. He apparently spent most of these early years simply shredding up the ‘City Of Lights’. Later he attended the Universitaire de Technology in Paris, and then moved onto the become an Engineer for IBM France. However, he followed his dreams and moved to California to pursue his dream of skating there. He was one the of the most prolific skateboard professionals in the 1980′s, winning 12 French Championships, 9 European Cups Titles, 5 European Championships, 2 World Cup Event Wins and 1 World Championship Win in his career. So we could say he is pretty credible..! Check this little video of his freestyle skating skills.

Over 2 decades later Etnies is on top of the world, and the Etnies Vision still remains unchanged, to be a leading action sports company committed to creating innovative products that provide the ultimate in style, comfort and protection. Etnies has continued to work alongside some of the top athletes in the world in sports such as skateboarding, surfing, snowboarding, Moto X and BMX and ensures it gives back to all these communities as much as it can.

Seeing as Etnies Footwear is now found in all the best retailers in over 70 countries around the world, yours truely (Kickzoo.com) has a great selection of Etnies Shoes Fall 2011. Check out some of the pictures below to see some of the new styles and colours that have just dropped into the Kickzoo warehouse.

If you want to see all the Etnies footwear we have available just simply click this link.

Etnies Lancaster Black/Blue/White Mens Shoes

Etnies Lancaster Red/Brown Mens Shoes

Etnies Luca Red/Gold Mens Shoes

Gravis are research and development wizards!! Seriously, they make sure everything you could ever want in a bag, is in their bags!! All team-influenced, and with massive attention to detail Gravis is renowned for Gravis footwear, Gravis Bags, and Gravis Luggage that are designed to take you around the world in the most comfort and class possible.

They are a family of creative individuals who love to explore and discover new places. Gravis believe that the DNA of the brand is rooted in the four elements of skate, snow, surf and art; hence they say Gravis IV life.

Whatever you may need a bag for, we are sure that Kickzoo has the one for you. Whether you are trekking the jungles or doing business flights to Paris we have a wide range of exciting products to choose from. Kickzoo has some great new Gravis bags and luggage online, so why not check out the photos below and click this link to be taken to all the new products we have just received at the Kickzoo.

Gravis Hobo Medium Black Shine

Gravis Metro Backpack Rio Red

Gravis Metro Backpack Rio Red - in detail

Gravis Digi Case Large Black Shine

DC Shoes are so hot right now! But it has been hot for along time.

Founded by the one and only Ken Block and Damon Way DC Shoes has been pimping peoples feet for a fair few years now across skate, snowboard, BMX, surfing and more. They have some of the best athletes on the books including Danny Way, Josh Kalis, Nick Dompierre, Rob Dyrdek, Colin McKay, Chris Cole, Mikey Taylor, Matt Miller, Felipe Gustavo, Wes Kremer, Marquise Henry, Davis Torgerson and Evan Smith.

As ever, Kickzoo, has the freshest from the best, and so here are some more great shoes from DC Shoes.

To check all the DC Shoes available at the Kickzoo, follow this link.

DC Tonik SE White Mens Shoes

DC Court Vulc Armor Mens Shoes

DC Bristol Youth Emerald Kids Shoes

Ken Block.. wow, where do we start….?

Well Ken Block has pretty much done it all. He is one of the Co-Founders of DC Shoes, and is also a professional rally driver with the Monster World Rally Team. He has also over the years, competed in pretty much every action sport you can think of, to include skateboarding, snowboarding, and motocross.

A few years ago, he teamed up Travis Pastrana and joined Subarau to make the “Subaru Rally Team USA”. But more recently he has been involved with Ford, and currently drives a Ford Fiesta and competes in the World Rally Chamionship and the XGames. Trust me when i say this Ford Fiesta is unlike any Ford Fiesta you have ever seen…. this is a Ford Fiesta RS WRC!! Check the video below to watch the Gymkhana Four, the Hollywood Megamercial featuring this car, some stunts, and some explosions!. This is truely EPIC!!

Well Ken Block, has his own pro model shoes with DC, and seeing as Kickzoo is on the cusp of all things fashionable, they are in stck right now!! Check out some of the pictures below of the DC Ken Block Pure Black/Soft Lime Mens Shoe, the DC Ken Block Character White Armor Mens Shoe and the DC Ken Block Spartan Hi Soft Lime / Black Mens Shoe.

. Click on the image of the shoe below to see the shoe on Kickzoo.

DC Ken Block Pure Black/Soft Lime Mens Shoes

DC Ken Block Character White Armor Mens Shoes

DC Ken Block Spartan Hi Soft Lime / Black Mens Shoes

So if you want to see all shoes that we have available on Kickzoo right now from DC just folow this link.

Otherwise, sit back and enjoy a few more photos of his petrol headed madness!!!