Two of my favorite things in the world are the color orange and hot dogs. While I don't think I could enjoy an orange hot dog, I know I can appreciate an orange tee that pays homage to the location of the worlds greatest hot dogs: Coney Island. This Coney Island tee by Sneaktip is available now in orange (pictured) or blue for $48.
Coney Island Tee by Sneaktip
Cheetah Sneakers by Greedy Genius
Greedy Genius is one of about 4 companies that are out of the mainstream sneaker market that still produce high quality kicks. This new release, the Cheetah, are made from Napa Leather and printed canvas. Available now for $120 from select retailers.
Peace Tank Tee by Jeepney Clothing
In the Philippines old American G.I. jeeps are used as a form of public transportation. These "Jeepneys" are painted in vibrant colors and are a great form of artistic expression that you would never see in the states.
Artistic expression is certainly one thing that both the Jeepney cars and Jeepney the clothing line have in common. This Peace Tank Tee pictured here is available now for $32.
Gotta Have It Tee by Two in the Shirt
Two in the Shirt tees are a self described attention getter. While their products are definitely not appropriate for all venues I will say that they definitely will get you noticed anywhere. This "Gotta Have It" tee by T.I.T.S. is newly available in red or green from Karmaloop for $33.
Altamont Scribble Hat
Altamont is really growing on me. Its hard to find their products locally, so it's pretty much a sure shot that any product you buy from them will be unique without your clique. Pick this hat up now for $35.95.
Quicksilver Mydogspot Boardshorts
There are a few things I look for when I'm buying a pair of boardshorts. A neoprene fly, a quick drying fabric, and a unique graphic. The Mydogspot Boardshorts from quicksilver have all 3 of these. Pick up a pair now for $51.95.
Oakley Bruce Irons Sunglasses
For my birthday my girlfriend got me the polarized version of these Hijinx sunglasses and I can honestly say they are the best sunglasses I have every owned. Super lightweight, super durable, and great clarity through the lenses. These Bruce Irons Hijinx Sunglasses are available now for $99.95
Neff Dash Hoodie
The Neff Dash Hoodie is the brother to the Stripey Fitted Hat that I blogged about earlier. While I don't know if I'd wear these together, separately they are both steezy as hell. Since this hoodie is lightweight it can also save you a buck, priced at just $37.95.
Nike SB Patchwork Belt
Dear Nike SB,
Please send me this Patchwork Belt. All of my belts suck. They all have stupid buckles that either pop off, or slide so my pants fall down anyway. I just want to be able to walk around without being called a wigger because my pants are sagging.
Thank You.
Sanuk Kerouac Sidewalk Surfer
Apparently this latest addition to the Sanuk Sidewalk Surfer line is named after the poet Jack Kerouac. I looked him up, and apparently he died from partying too hard. That's a good way to go, so this post, and these shoes are in honor of him. Way to go Jack, you're spirit lives on for just $54.95.
Nike SB Zoom Tre
I may hate on large companies from time to time but there is one thing they can do that small companies cant, and that is dump tons of money into product research. The Nike SB Zoom Tre is the brainchild of the Nike product research staff. To put it simply, this is the longest lasting, best gripping skate shoe on the market. The only way you'll stick to your board better is if you use bindings. Pick up a pair of the Zoom Tre's now for $89.95
Reef Fanning Sandals
I don't know why I've ignored these for so long. A bottle opener on the sole of your sandal is simply a genius invention. These Reef Fanning Sandals were made for partying, Available now for $44.95.
KR3W Rockshow Lite Hoodie
It's rare in the summer time for it to be cold enough when you actually need a thick hoodie. Most of the time when I'm wearing one of my regular hoodies I'm actually wishing it was just a long sleeve t-shirt because that's all I really need. Fortunately KR3W decided to combine the style of a traditional hoodie, with the lightweight feel of a shirt. This is the KR3W Rockshow Lite Hoodie, which is available now for $59.95.
Element Griggs Shoe
The Griggs Skate Shoe by Element is made to be a traditional looking, rugged skate shoe. Rather than making a shoe that is made for style, or a particular look. Griggs wanted Element to make this one to last. Available now for $64.95.
Emerica Laced Shoes
Slip on's are gonna be a huge hit this summer. Most aren't rugged enough to skate in though, the Emerica Laced Shoes are built for it though. The Emerica athletes call them a "skate chiller" and I completely agree with them. Pick up a pair now for the dirt cheap price of $34.95.
Neff Stripey Hat
After seeing that Ben Franklin Hat that Neff made I had some serious doubts as to whether they could design a good looking hat. This Stripey Hat has convinced me that they can. The detail of "Neff" printed under the brim is what sealed the deal for me. Pick one up now for $25.95.
Arbor Icon Belt
The coolest part about this Arbor Icon Belt is that the belt buckle reuses leftover materials from their skate and snowboard production. It's also super high quality and will likely outlast any pair of pants its holding up. The Arbor Icon Belt is available now for $63.95
Nomis Unite Tee
Simon Chamberlain, the guy that started Nomis with his brother is definitely an international traveler because of his snowboarding career- this shirt reflects that. Personally I just like it because the color combo is really subdued but has a lot of cultured detail to it. Pick up the Nomis Unite Tee now for $34.95.
Vestal Plexi Watch
You can't tell how beautiful this watch is from this picture. The white sections on the band aren't plastic or metal, its thick leather wrapped around the bands. Keeps it feeling soft on your wrist. That combined with the minimalist face make this Vestal Plexi Watch one of the most stylish watches that has been featured on this blog. It is available now for $254.95.
Matix Bieballer Windbreaker
A lot of the skate and surf companies really stoke loud colors and patterns instead of sticking to a traditional style that is still bold and strong. The Matix Bieballer Windbreaker is a prime example of bold, strong, and traditional style that you can wear anywhere. This jacket is available now for $67.95.
Volcom Stone Suit
No one wants to drop a grand on a good looking suit, but at the same time you don't want to stoop to a suit from JcPenny. Well I've got good news for you, the suit you've seen on the Volcom Athletes at award ceremonies is now available for public order! It's a damn reasonable price too, at $189.95. The Volcom Stone Suit comes complete with a printed satin lining, so you know you're not rocking just a regular suit.
Anon Hollyweird Sunglasses
One of the most popular posts on this blog was for the Oakley Frogskins, unfortunately those are damn near impossible to find now. But here is a great alternative! The Hollyweird Sunglasses from Anon. The are available in Black, Green, and White for $99.95.
Analog Khan Wallet
This bright perforated wallet from Analog is called "The Khan". Honestly about 8 people a year will probably see your wallet, but at least your money can breathe in this baby right? Available now for $33.95.
Sanchez El Pixel Boardshorts by Billabong
If you combine the colors of the 80's, the patterns of crazy Mexicans, and the modern art form of pixel art; What do you get? The Sanchez El Pixel Boardshorts by Billabong of course. Probably the steeziest pair of boardshorts I have seen, a hell of a lot better than all the argyle and plaid prints of last year for sure.
Agent Reynolds Tee by Stereo
Do you know who Burt Reynolds is? No? Well your an ass hole. Burt Reynolds is the man. With all the Chuck Norris hype of the past year, I feel that Mr Reynolds has become a forgotten American hero. Help remember Burt, buy this tee from Stereo for $25.95.
Gametime Tee by Neff
Neff used to make just hats, but now they make some of the dankest streetwear on the market. This Gametime Tee here also has a matching hat available. It's sweet if your trying to throw off the oldschool baseball vibe.
Weekend Warrior Tee by Krux
Back when I used to run my own clothing company the tie tee I was printing was the most popular item in my whole line. I never saw it coming because I thought it was just a novelty thing I could wear as a joke to some of my freelance meetings, but apparently people really love these things. This Weekend Warrior Tee by Krux is available now for just $19.95, it even sports a fake pocket.
Countyline Tee by Billabong
A county line is the geographical divider between two counties. The Countyline Tee by Billabong is a stylistic divider between those that are steezy, and those that are not. Available now for $27.95.
Hannibal Tee by Beautiful Decay
So you live in a town where everyone has fresh gear. You're friends have all the latest LRG, Burton, and Volcom stuff...but that's just not your style. You want a dark theme shirt with some artistic quality. You want a shirt from Beautiful Decay. This print from ELK is called the Hannibal Bridge. Take the jump to tactics to see this up close it is incredible. Available now for $29.95
Optic Tee by Altamont
I had never heard of Altamont Apparel until today when I was browsing on Tactics boardshop and saw that they had 5 or 6 unique looking tees available. This one here is my favorite, the Optic Tee, what impresses me about it is that each of the eyes is different, it must have taken forever to cut those stencils. The Optic Tee is available now for $23.95
Big A Tee by Baker
If you're from Atlanta, and you don't already own this t-shirt. You need to be punched in the face. I even heard the Atlanta rapper "T.I". has a stock of this exact shirt, and every time he gets arrested he signs it and sells it on ebay. Probably not for the same $18.95 price tag though.
Protograph Tee by Analog
Analog, a brand of Burton, is known for making some of the dopest looking clothes for the action sports world. They don't make the threads for everyone, they make them for an elite group that want to be at the head of the pack in fashion. So take a chance, pick this Protograph T-Shirt by analog up now for $25.95.
Thinker Tee by Alphanumeric
You've seen brain tees. You've seen grenade tees. You haven't seen a brain and a grenade on the same tee before. That's because this baby is brand new, pick it up now for $27.95.
Add It Up Tee by Alphanumeric
Calculators are for nerds. Big pictures of calculators on your tees are for cool kids. Get this big calculator tee from alphanumeric now for $29.95.
Roxy Wetsuits
Roxy wetsuits, a division of quicksilver, gives all of their wetsuits a 1 year warranty on materials and craftsmanship. If you've ever spent an entire year sliding one of these on and off you know how much wear gets put on these wetsuits. Roxy wetsuits are one of the best dealers out there, since quicksilver is such a big company they can afford to put the research into them to make them the best available- and at a reasonable price too. In this post I'll feature the two Roxy Wetsuits for the east coasters that have to roll in cold water year round- The Ignite, and the Syncro.
2008 Roxy Wetsuits
 | The Ignite wetsuit is Roxy Wetsuits highest end suit available. This is good down to 45 degree water and features a short back zip to minimize the cold water flushing. This is available now for $215, 4/3mm Ignite Roxy Wetsuits 3/2mm Ignite Roxy Wetsuits |
 | The Syncro Wetsuit gives you the most bang for your buck. At just $154 for the 4/3mm model (which is rated to 55 degrees) you are getting a suit that most companies are selling for closer to $300. 4/3mm Syncro Roxy Wetsuits 3/2mm Syncro Roxy Wetsuits |
Body Glove Wetsuit
Body glove is known for one thing, and that is making the best wetsuit in the surf industry. This is the body glove vapor wetsuit. It's the warmest, driest, and lightest wetsuit on the market. It's a 3 layer with neoprene wrapped in poly fleece and nylon, has taped seams, and is 100% water resistant. This body glove wetsuit is also a 5 panel design, which maximizes stress by reducing the amount of seems needed for a tight fit. What would make this better? Well Wetsuit Warehouse has this body glove wetsuit on sale right now for $350, which is $50 off retail. Check it out now.
Body Glove Wetsuit
DC Hats by New Era
Its no secret that New Era is at the head of the hat game. But did you know all of the DC Hats are made by New Era? Well you probably did actually, cause new era is one of the few supplier companies that puts their logo on all their goods.
It's a status symbol, the New Era Logo. Once just the supplier of hats for the MLB, New Era has growing into the supplier of companies like Quicksilver, Hurley, and DC.
This post is about the DC hats that New Era makes though, so let me focus on that. All of the hats feature the iconic DC logo, which is easily recognized from a distance. And Most feature designs that get more intricate when you look closer. Here's the bunch of new DC Hats that are available now:
New DC Hats by New Era
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Krew Clothing Gnarlz Tee
The Krew Clothing Gnarlz Tee is the latest release from Krew. Complete with a grungy looking skull meshed with a kiss logo, it's definitely a bit gnarly. Krew clothing is based out of Costa Mesa California, and support some of the best skaters around. This tee is available now for $19.
Krew Clothing Gnarlz Tee
Lakai Carrol Select
The Lakai Carrol Select is the most popular shoe in the Lakai line. With variations in navy, yellow, suede, and now the limited edition there is a colorway to fit almost any style. Pictured here is the Lakai Carrol Select Ltd, available now for $64.99.
Veece Clothing 80's Shirt
Veece Clothing is one of the new brands available at CCS. Right now they only have two shirts available, and they are both dank. This veece clothing tee is one of the better 80's flair boom box tees around.
Surf Shops Roundup
Lets face it, there aren't that many good surf shops online. The ones that are tend to also be massive retail outlets, which is good because it means your going to get reliable service and a broad selection. To make is easier for everyone to find what they are looking for I've decided to compile a list of the surf shops I check online regularly, and give a little review of each with my personal experiences.
Top Surf Shops Online
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Tilly's Surf and Skate Shop
Tilly's is pretty great. They offer free shipping on any order over $99 year round, and have a really broad selection with a well designed web site. Based out of California, Tilly's Surf Shop is celebrating their 25th anniversary this year- and currently have over 70 stores in the us. Never had a problem with this surf shop, -
Becker Surf Shop
For an online surf shop, Becker Surf has the best product images of any in this roundup. Becker also offers free shipping on any order over $99, and 365 day returns. They currently have 6 shops in California, and have been at the core of the surf industry since 1974. Becker Surf is truly run by some old surf shop dogs. Great place, great service. -
Pacific Sunwear
Pac Sun is huge. They currently have over 900 retail locations (including the outlet stores) in the United States. This puts them at the front of the pack with circulation, because you simply can't compete with having a close retail option. It's kind of unfortunate that the company has grown to be so large though, because they have lost a bit of touch with the core of the surfing community. But hey, they've got a huge selection and a bunch of retail stores. They aren't going anywhere. -
CCS Boardshop
CCS is the Pac Sun of the old school mail world. Most of CCS's business comes from their free quarterly catalog, which I recommend everyone subscribe to. The reason I listed CCS here even though its a skate shop and not a surf shop, is because some of the generic CCS branded products offer a great cheap alternative to other more expensive brands. CCS also usually has free shipping offers going on year round so check that out, and make sure you search around for discount codes before you order. -
Hanger 94
Hanger 94 honestly has kind of an annoying site. But they carry jedidiah, and you can't find clothes from them anywhere else. I shop here solely for that reason. Whoever runs this store though needs to seriously stop keyword loading every page on the damn site cause it makes it almost impossible to use. Other than that they are a good company, with good shipping, and decent service. -
Island Surf Shop
Kind of a sketchy site, but it loads fast, and they are a great company. They also have the 365 return day policy, and have UPS shipping with tracking on every order. Their corporate motto is "Do Good Things", and they do. Donating to groups like the Surfriders Foundation, and Rip Curl Planet- these guys are the most conscious about their impact on the industry.
So there you have it. A brief roundup of 6 of the biggest surf shops on the Internet. I know I didn't include them all, because there are hundreds- I just wanted to get my experience with these guys out there!
If you have an experience with any of these surf shops, or others please leave a comment here and share your thoughts! Hopefully this will become a hub for shops across the nation.
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