Dayeem, it’s been 60 years since adidas registered for their sole & stripes logo.  60 is a big number of years so adidas is celebrating it big all over the world. Of course, they wouldn’t miss it in Hong Kong. adidas invited a couple of artists in Hong Kong to participate in this celebration. [...]

Posted on March 29th, 2009 by Annie
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One of the most classic shoes from Vans is this model called ERA.  ERA is just like AUTHENTIC but slightly padded around the ankle area, supposedly for extra support while you are skateboarding. Hands down, the most copied shoe in the industry (check out Comme Des Garcons, Yohji Yamamoto, Visvim amongst other high end brands). [...]

Posted on March 27th, 2009 by Annie
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Back in 2002 when we first carried Crooks & Castles at 8FIVE2SHOP, it was only a couple of tee shirt graphics! I remember telling all customers and the media in Hong Kong about this brand and how it was going to blow up and take over the rest of the street brands out there in [...]

Posted on March 22nd, 2009 by Annie
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Awhile back, German photographer, Kai Von Rabenau came to Hong Kong to shoot a fashion editorial for one of our favorite magazine’s LoDown Magazine. It was about Hong Kong through the eyes of Know1edge.  Kai wrote that we knew our “dirty little back alleys, dark corners and hidden skategrounds like no other” but, by the [...]

Posted on March 18th, 2009 by Annie
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  Remember when them Nike SB Am (plus Janoski) were in Hong Kong/Shen Zhen? Well, the PREVIEW of it is out at nikeskateboarding.com including Mexico and Chile, dope preview footage’s, for sure.  I can’t wait to check out the DVD which will be out in JUNE 09.   nike-sb-mexico-chile-and-china-video   Yo, check out the song. [...]

Posted on March 16th, 2009 by Brian
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  Vans Vans and Vans, it’s the shit right now, it’s been the bomb since 1966.  It’s hard to avoid it, come on now, agree with me, it’s the most classic footwear brand from the US and again, agree with me, if your outfit doesn’t fit Vans classics, there must be something wrong with it. [...]

Posted on March 12th, 2009 by Annie
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  It went back to the year 2002 when the OG, the real Zoo York team came to Hong Kong (Jeff Pang, Eli Gesner, Todd Jordan, Danny Supa, Anthony Correa, Forrest Kirby, RB Umali and the young Zerred Basset) came to Hong Kong for their first time, it was a good time.   Heard a [...]

Posted on March 11th, 2009 by Annie
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HUF aka Keith Hufnagel is one of the pioneers of street skateboarders.   Originally from the East he moved to Frisco to pursue his dreams! He used to be recognized not only by his amazing fast skateboarding with pop for days but also that mushroom blonde hair that he rocked on the daily. Keith opened [...]

Posted on March 6th, 2009 by Annie
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Our Know1edge Japan riders flew in to discuss the long awaited “Life” photo-exhibition showcasing photographs from the top international Skateboard photographer’s.

Posted on March 2nd, 2009 by Annie
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