Empire News Flash
Skate & Streetwear news, product releases and more...
October 23, 2024 Proud to be stocking the Dixxon Flannels at Empire Skate! Live Fast I Wear Dixxon
September 10, 2024 Ever wondered about transforming your backyard to a mini skatepark? We have some tips, ideas, and resources on how to make it possible without ripping out the garden or laying a tonne of cement. Here's a range of projects you and your mates (especially builder mates) might like to try out.
September 08, 2023 Crocs' unique design and functionality have revolutionised the footwear industry in New Zealand.
June 19, 2023 Check out the new Empire Final Thoughts Track Pants + Empire Bike Shorts in action.
May 19, 2023 Check out some of the latest snaps from two of our Team Riders!
April 20, 2023 Tobi & Santana tore it down at a couple spots all around the Wellington region - trying out the new Tawa Skate Park + having a go at the ol' Porirua park.
April 18, 2023 The maniac James McInnes graced the streets of his home town, Lower Hutt, on a recent trip back from England.
August 22, 2022 The Empire crew absolutely shredded up the North Island, hitting every park from Wellington to Tauranga until finally reaching and competing in this year's X AIR!
April 29, 2022 We are proud to now stock the cult American hiking brand The North Face. The brand has grown from it's humble beginnings. The company was founded in 1968 in San Francisco as a outdoor climbing goods store. It's owners Douglas and Sue Tompkins held on the the store for two years before selling to Kenneth "Hap" Klopp. Klopp moved the company to California. During the 1970s The North Face was predominantly know for it's innovation, particularly with a line of oval tents.
April 22, 2022 This hotly awaited Dunk Low Pro from Nike SB is a contemporary take on a retro pattern, the paisley print. While the paisley print has been around since the 19th century, the fabrics and vintage t-shirts in the 1970s are what inspired this Dunk Low. The teardrop decorative all over print is in a colour palette of rich chocolate 'Cacao' brown, with accents of warm pink, light blue, and a leafy green.
February 25, 2022
February 08, 2022 Setting up for the first time? Skateboards can feel like a complex puzzle, but they are quite simple to solve once you break things down into sections. The anatomy of a skateboard really just consists of a handful of components, all of which should be relatively interchangeable. There are a couple of caveats however, which we will cover further in the article - so sit tight and come for the ride.