A second round of photos from Vans’ official launch in Shanghai.

Swing by one of the events hosted by etnies on Go Skateboarding Day (June 21) and shred with the posse.

The shoe will integrate STI System G2 in the vulcanized shoe’s hell to absorb shock and prevent bruises, and an STI Foam cushioning footbed for added comfort and support.

Three familiar faces will be absent from the upcoming ASR trade show in September. Sole Technology, Podium Distribution, and C1RCA have all pulled the plug on their involvement with the September show.

He will artistic overseer of the brand, creating design concepts for all media.

Pierre Andre Senizergues, founder and CEO of Sole Tech, gives Transworld Business a tour of his company’s Lake Forest, Calif.-headquarters and discusses Sole Tech’s plan to become carbon neutral.

From solar panels to waterless urinals, this company is doing its part to save the environment and plans to do much more in the near future. Transworld Business checks out Sole Tech’s facility just in time for Earth Day, and gets the grand tour - roof and all.

The etnies Festival Village at the Maloof Money Cup will be held from July 11-13 2008, featuring more than 40,000 square feet of skateboarding retailer and manufacturer booths with interactive games, challenges and chances to win prizes, including a charity raffle for a new vehicle.

Etnies, a major supporter of the Los Angeles Mission for ten years, gave back to the community Friday, March 21, by distributing free shoes to those less fortunate.

Team Transworld (regular) and Team Fuel TV (goofy) went head to head Saturday, Feb. 23, at Bear Mountain during etnies’ GVR contest - a lively event, featuring musical styling from none other than Ghostface Killah.