Archive for March, 2009

DC shoes Josh Kalis white / grey leather

It doesn’t feel like a decade ago that Josh Kalis had his first pro shoe on DC shoes, but i i just realised that it pretty much is! time flies that’s for sure and DC as a once humble skate shoe brand have come along way. Producing quality skate shoes just wasn’t enough and so with the help of a mega ramp, a large wall, excellent snowboard and surf teams and the MTN LAB, they are now a house hold name.

Kalis is one of my all time favourite skateboards and still in my opion holds the title for most stylish tre flip, and that is one hell of a claim. Kalis has been with DC shoes a long time and this his 7th shoe on the brand is well deserved. The DC Kalis is featured here in white grey leather this shoe comes in around £60.00 and has all the tech features you’d expect from a DC shoe:

• Super suede, a superior version of suede that is more durable whilest maintaining grip and feel.
• Heavy duty suede upper
• soft full grain leather and full grain nubuck upper
• eyelets on medial side
• TPU eyelets
• foam padded tongue
• performance TPR wrap cupsole
• innovative DGT outsole for enhanced board control and durability

Osiris bronx silver / white / black skate shoe

New for spring 09, the Osiris bronx silver leather high top skate shoe. Osiris seem to have a history of stand out styles, we had the infamous Osiris D3, then years later they release the Osiris abel collaboration and now riding the wave of popularity in high tops we have the Osiris bronx skate shoe. Available in 7 colours this season and featured here in the loud but refined silver / white / black.

Other features include cupsole construction out sole, action leather / synthetic leather combo upper, exposed eva midsole and the high collar on the high tops give added ankle support. So, not only will you be ‘in’ with trend by rocking the Osiris bronx high tops but they may also help prevent every skateboarders worst nightmare, the tweaked ankle!

Roxy jump start bikini

The weather across most of the UK this Saturday was unseasonably HOT HOT HOT! Temperatures were well above the seasonal average and most of us sacked off what ever we were doing to hit the beer garden, hands up those of you who were tempted to grab you swim suits and a towel and get you sun bathe on! So before todays grey out look crushes your spirits, here is one for those girls looking forward to a hot summer and maybe so time abroad, the new Roxy jump start bikini!

Roxy’s bikini collections lead the way each year and 2009 is now exception, this bikini comes in two colours, cobana blue and black and  features good support, wide elasticated base under chest for better comfort and classic pant shape.

The Roxy jump start bikini is well priced at around £35.00, click link below to buy your self a new bikini now!

Due for release @ Supreme on the 19th March, here we have the latest Vans x Supreme collaberation. The are two vans styles the Vans Authentic and the classic Vans Half cab. The shoes both feature canvas uppers and leather insoles and lining. The colurways have a definite 80’s feel and we love all the colour options. Both the Vans Authentic and Half cab are available in green, red black and white with a really nice speckle texture to the upper.

Another banger from Supreme and Vans, available in store in the US from the 19th of march and in Japan later this month.

Volcom Stone Suit!

If you just have to look sharp this summer check out this summer’s Suit from Volcom. Not many board sports clothing brands offer suits in their collections, however if any one can offer a well tailored piece it’s volcom! The Volcom Stone suit has a tailored fit, is available in two colours, black or charcoal, features subtle Volcom Stone sleeve embroidery and has a satin suit lining. Forget Paul Smith or Flannels this year, if you want to look good get your self into one of these, and at £150.00 the price ain’t bad either!

The Volcom Stone suit is available on line here –> buy Volcom Stone suit in black, or white check out Volcom’s website for more info.

Animal Clothing half price sale!

Not only is it our job here at Xumbrella to keep you in touch with the latest action sports news and product reviews, but we also have a duty to keep you up to date with all the latest deals available in the world of board sports and beyond.

Rip101 are currently having a half price sale on selected Animal clothing. That’s right, you heard it here first, they have Animal t-shirts, Animal Hoodies, Animal jackets, Animal jeans, walk shorts and boardshorts to name just a selection of Animal clothing on offer. The sale is on both men’s and womens clothing so there looks to be something for everyone!

To take advantage of this half price clothing sale on loads of cool Animal gear either visit one of the two links below or click on the relevant image above… and don’t say we never hook you up!

Animal men’s clothing, Animal women’s clothing.

New from Nixon watches is a unique twist on the most popular style in their quiver, the Nixon Player rubberised “4 x 4″. This is a limited edition project that will span the next four months with a new colourway in the Player rubberised released each month. Featured here is the March release, this new look gives the Nixon Player a really interesting and refreshing update on the now veteran style. We look forwrad to seeing the subsiquent colours which are scheduled for release on the 15th of each month through till June.

Each store will be limited to only four of each colour, running with the 4 x 4 theme, and so these watches won’t be on the shelves for long! This first in the edition of the four colours is out today, and we’ll keep you updated on the next release as they come.

Click here to buy Nixon watches or go to Nixons website for more info.

It’s been a bumper month for Benny Fairfax this month, not only do he finish runner up in the game of S.K.A.T.E. the battle of the berrics to skate machine Mike Mo Capaldi, but he turns pro on Stereo skateboards and gets his own commemorative battle of the berrics campus vulc colourway in Adidas skate! Our man is definitely flying the british flag high and well deserved.

The Adidas campus colourway features grey suede and blue leather dip colour blocking and white out sole and a laser etched battle of the berrics logo detail on the heel.  It doesn’t look like these Adidas campus are going to be made available for general release however it looks like you will get the chance to win a set, keep your eye on the berrics for details.

Tokidoki x Skullcandy Headphones

LA based artist Simone Legno founder of Tokidoki has come together with Headphone brand Skullcandy to bring us some fresh products for 09. Tokidoki have got their hands on two different Skullcandy headphone styles, the Gi and smoking bud earbud, which they have coloured up with Tokitoki’s ever original and vibrant styling. These Headphones will appear in the Skullcandy 09 core only range and should be available from all good stockists around April.

If you are interested in more Tokidoki work you can check out the Tokidoki website or you can go here to buy Tokidoki figures.

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Burton x ALIFE Custom snowboard! Wow now this is something to get excited about, Burton have teamed up with New York streetwear label and creative collective ALIFE to produce this this snowboard. The model is the burton custom and features a sintered base technology which is not available on the other burton custom models plus it also features Burtons patented mounting system which permits a limitless variation of stances with ease of change.

Coming in just this bright blue colourway you will definitely stand out on the hill this season. We love this collab and it is always nice to see Streetwear brands and Snowboard brands coming to gether giving something from each side of the fence to really push both cultures forwards. The Burton x ALIFE snowboard is available now at the ALIFE online store The Upset

DVS Girls Gracie low white grey leather

It feels like summer is really trying hard to push spring into getting on with it now that march is in full swing. Don’t tell that to the inhabitants of south west England though they’d never believe you!

Along with spring comes the fresh product and it’s our job to keep you up to date on the hottest stuff out there! New stuff from DVS shoes drops this month into all good skate shops and footwear retailers. One hot pick is from the girls DVS shoe line, the Gracie low white grey leather. This shoe is a classic skate silhouette with grey suede and white leather material applications finished with some really cool colour blocking on the side panels.

The DVS Girls Gracie low white grey leather is available now from Schuh stores and online at here—> DVS Gracie low skate shoe

We’ve been following the skateboarding at the battle at the berrics with great enthusiasm over the last few months and after nearly four months, 32 skaters, 16 games of SKATE, one Legion Of Doom, and a case of the Chicken Pox the first Battle At The Berrics is finally all over. It’s like that feeling on january 2nd when you have to get up and go to work or the last night of your summer holidays and you know you have to pack for school! Having said that, what a ride, some of skateboardings finest produced some of the finest skateboarding we’ve seen since, well, since in a long time!

The final went down to Mike Mo and Benny Fairfax whilst Billy Marks and PJ Ladd battled it out for the battle of the berrics 3rd and 4th spot! On top if that there was a surprise redemption battle pitching skateboarding legends and team mates (Girl skateboards and Lakai footwear) Erik Koston and Mike Carroll. I can’t stress enough how good this competition has been for skateboarding, so much enthusiasm and such a great atmosphore. anyway, stop reading this and go out and skate…. or check out the berrics for all the action!!