The "Shoe Goo" from Nike SB

Oct 24

The new Nike SB shoe, nicknamed the “Shoe Goo,” dropped in September and apparently has sold out at most locations. I didn’t get the connection to our Shoe Goo at first. Sort of a retro high top and with a duct-tape-like design on the side. Pretty cool shoe… but why the “shoe goo”? Here’s the photo: Then I saw this photo: I...

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Maintaining Your Skate Gear

Jul 24

Learning to skateboard definitely takes time, patience and the ability to fall down over and over and over and still get up and do it again. And during the time it takes to learn, you can go through a lot of equipment. The primary parts of a skateboard are the deck, the trucks, the wheels and bearings, the hardware and the grip tape, not to mention shoes and jeans....

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Get Your Boat Ready for Dog Days of Summer

Jul 10

As the temperatures begin to rise, many water enthusiasts will feel the call to their favorite warm-weather water activities. Whether your boat was properly winterized or simply sitting in storage during the off-season, there are several things you can do to make sure the boat is fully prepared for fun. Preparation should include mechanical check-ups completed by a...

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Amateur Tennis Players Unite!

Jun 05

Inspired by the amazing play at the French Open this year (visit the official site here), I thought I’d take a look and see what online opportunities there are for amateur tennis players to get support, improve your stroke or just connect with others online. There were two that appeared to be pretty popular and have a variety of features for users. Racquet...

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Why Good Shoes Matter

May 12

If you’re active in a sport like tennis, basketball, running or skateboarding, you know that your shoes can take a beating. In fact, A 150-pound person walking just one mile exerts a force of 63.5 tons on a single foot, according to the American Podiatric Medical Association. Selecting the right shoe is paramount, especially in preventing foot-related...

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Save Your Shoes! Shoe GOO Tips for Skaters

Apr 27

If you’re a skater (or the parent of a skater), you know that skate shoes are not cheap! And the wear and tear of skateboarding on the shoe sole is brutal. Skaters have long known that Shoe GOO can salvage their shoes and make them last just a little bit longer. Here are some tips from Shoe GOO fans: Dam holes from the inside with duct tape before applying...

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