Thrasher Magazine

Vans will livestream the first ever Loveletters full-length film on Tony Alva, with a special Q&A hosted by Hosoi immediately after. Tune in at 5pm PST and tear up with Grosso one more time.  

Brazil is known as a a hotbed for progressive skating, but Chile, Argentina and Colombia also deserve some shine. Lucas Tripodi highlights the heaviest locals for Vans, with a packed edit for each country. Brush up on your South American geography and check the tech.

Lotties does it again, bringing together some of the finest LA footage from legends like Reynolds, Jerry and Andrew Allen along with modern stars Nick Michel, Pedro Delfino, Dustin Henry and more. Don’t miss your window to witness this epic edit.

The last of the extra Love Notes introduces even more LGBTQ+ skaters across the globe with clips from legends and newcomers alike.  

K-Walks cuts out the laces and trims the fat for the new take on his hit shoe. Frontside flip to your heart’s content in these.

Grosso and Elissa sit down for a candid conversation on sexuality and skating. Listen and learn with two of the greats. 

Jerry shares his inspiration behind Sci-Fi Fantasy in the wake of his Vans collab. Track down the kicks and let’s see some hammers in those sandals. 

Following up the last Letters, Cher Strauberry and Barker Barrett give some sound advice on making the session better for everyone. Bottom line, don’t be a dick. 

Vans gives shine to diverse skate scene projects across the world with their new global initiative. From the Skate Witches in the Northwest to the Szaber Bowl DIY in Poland and China’s growing community, each one is Off The Wall in their own way.