The Rise of DC Shoes | A Brief History

DC Skate Shoes is probably the most important skateboarding shoe company in history. If it wasn't for the innovative and forward thinking designs, skate shoes wouldn't be were they are today. Through staying to true to the culture of skateboarding and creative marketing DC Shoes has paved the way for many other brands to come. In this video we take a closer look at the history of DC Shoes and what makes them so special.

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[alexjudo]

I wrote a bunch of emails to skaters back in like 2001 when I was a kid and Josh Kalis was the only one to write me back. True legend.

[henryorellana]

Had no idea Ken Block was a founder of DC, that’s crazy. I only knew of him because of Hoonigan. Great vid guys, thank you for all the work you do

[Wafflez-Man-YT]

Man everyone had DCs back then. Now you see everyone wearing vans

[johansilva]

i really appreciate this video as a skateboarder. the sneaker world and the skate world go hand in hand

[bruklinbeats]

Found DC through Ken Block. Rest in Peace Legend. 🕊

[KenGutierrez]

Hope the next skateboarding shoe is Etnies, or Osiris

[Houseofden]

I'm not a sneaker head and I usually research running/ trail shoes for functionality over style. With that said, I really enjoy your channel and learning about the cultures and histories. I can see the work put into the research and production. Thank you for the videos and I wish you nothing but success!

[phillip_reynolds]

I love “Rob & Big” to this day! I had a pair of Dyrdeks back in 2007.

[rairkicks]

Born an raised in Philly we all miss the fountain ledges an stairs. Bike board didn’t matter I road it there.

[samburn]

Boys went out side the boxing this one love it

[parallelparkerrr]

We need an individual video for the lynx, jk1, legacy, and Stevie Williams. They all deserve a full video

[A.D.D.O.C.D.T]

Shredded more pairs of DCs than most, skated DC and Es for 22 years.
I owned and skated in the Stevie Williams OGs, beeeest model.Same colour as in the video.👑
Respect to all the 90s skaters out there 🛹💀🤙

[carlyle]

When I’m looking for discounted skate shoes, my first thought would be to head towards my local Burlington, Ross, Marshall’s or a thrift store. It’s common to find some DC’s, Supra, emericas and other skate brands.

Also I love your videos guys 👍

[jewels]

Didn't have much respect for DC before this video, thanks for doing what you do

[rbtdoster]

Me and three friends, plus a friends dad, drove 12+ hours from Ohio to skate LOVE. While there, we met and hung out with Khalis and watched Williams film for the DC video and a Thrasher shoot...we even made it in a photo where Williams is switch heelflipping off the high ledge over a trashcan. Some of my best memories!

[thespacemopper]

Bro of NGL this channel changed my life most of what I learned about shoes from y'all I swear I've made a lot of new friends and $$$ as a reseller I don't know what I would do with out yall

[donnacblock]

Nice video! My brother is Ken Block 😊 DC was sold to Quiksilver in 2004, my brother continued to work with Quiksilver for another 10+ years. He then started [HOONIGAN] and he’s mostly known for his viral driving videos called Gymkhana (my fav is Gymkhana 5)

[tudormiller]

Yep! The Lynx, The Kalis & The Williams OG were the shoes to be seen in. Until Vans released the Half Cabs in '92, still the most iconic skate shoes in the history of skateboarding. ❤

[stephen-john]

Still in that early comment line. Lol, DC was popular during my high school year's. Lol, baggy pants and big skateboard shoes.

Hope you guys are well, and enjoying the holidays 🙏🏿

[thursdayswithkoomy]

Bro i just wanna say i love your videos, the sneaker history playlist is literally like crack to me lol. You guys are a huge inspiration and I aspire to make quality videos like these that get ppl addicted to em