And sure, skate shoes aren’t the first practical footwear to be coopted by those more interested in fashion than function, so if you’re still into this style of shoe, go for it.

Saturday’s Skateboarding For Hope event at Somerset West’s I2B Skate Park was sponsored by DC Shoes Africa and featured skateboarders at all levels of skill.

World Skateboarding Grand Prix announced today it has extended invitations to over 70 countries to participate in this year's Kimberley Diamond Cup World Skateboarding Championships October 1-5.

It seems like South Africa is making history when it comes to hosting global events with the Northern Cape scooping the right to host the World Premier professional skateboarding showcase.