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Empire News Flash
Skate & Streetwear news, product releases and more...
April 27, 2021 Following the crazy response and success of our lockdown instalment of the campaign, Design a Deck 2.0 is here!
March 23, 2021 It’s time for another SB Dunk Kickflip Challenge; except this time - we have three different shoes up for grabs! Think you can land one under pressure? Read on to find out how to enter.
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March 23, 2021 Innovative skateboard company Landyachtz have created a name for themselves as a leader in creating quality skateboards (in particular longboards) for challenging terrain, and racing. They are a company that is conscious of the environmental impact in producing skateboards and have a 'One Board, One Tree' environmental initiative.
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March 17, 2021 New Zealand skateboarder Lee Ralph had the world at his feet. But just when he seemed poised to join the sport’s elite, he was kicked out of the US – and out of the limelight for good.
February 11, 2021 Empire stocks the acclaimed skate protective safety helmet brand Protec. From bowls to half pipes, from skate parks to backyards, Pro-Tec has spent the last four decades listening to the needs of skaters all over the world, in order to create the best protection available.
January 21, 2021
Empire is proud to stock the acclaimed American sunglasses brand RAEN. Every pair of RAEN sunglasses are designed in the brand’s California design. Looking for the perfect, high quality sunglasses? RAEN has you sorted, with their sunglasses that are inspired from classic frames, handmade using luxurious metals, distinctive acetates, and vibrant lenses.
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January 21, 2021 Rolling out our 1st SB release of 2021 is the Nike SB Dunk Low in a "Court Purple", white, and black colour scheme is dropping shortly. This Dunk Low flaunts the Air Jordan 1’s popular “Black Toe” colour blocking; a clean white leather base, black overlays, and a vibrant "Court Purple" in the rear, tongue labels, and rubber outsole. The colour composition references the 2018 Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG "Court Purple".
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November 11, 2020 Nike SB's latest Dunk Low Pro Premium in here in one of the most sought after Atmos colourways.
September 04, 2020 Briana King is a talented American skateboarder, model, and actress. She runs popular skate meetups in different cities around the world. We find out more about who inspires her, her favourite place to skate in New York, and more.
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September 04, 2020 A smart monochromatic number has arrived, the Nike SB Blazer Mid ISO. These blazers are made from premium black leather, and feature a Swooch in dark charcoal grey.
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September 03, 2020 We wanted to do something a little different for the release of the Nike SB “Laser” Dunk Pro Skate Shoes. Dunk’s have been near impossible to buy due to unreal demand and we wanted to keep it legit and give skateboarders a fair chance of copping a pair. Read on to find out what we’ve got planned. 🔥
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July 29, 2020 Amber Clyde, founder of Girls Skate NZ chats to Empire Skate how she got into skateboarding; the growing female skate scene; and her Auckland skateboarding classes/crew for girls and women.
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