Skateboarding is one the most fashionable sport in the United States. Being a skateboarder means not just knowing the sport but also sporting the latest when it comes to skateboarders' clothes and shoes. SkateAmerica is one the leading action sports mail order company in the US carrying quality skate boarding products. Check out the brands they carry below:

  1. Vans -- SkateAmerica offers a wide selection of Vans products. Known for their quality, comfortable, and stylish shoes, Vans is the preferred shoe brand of the elite skateboarders worldwide. Aside from making shoes that are recognized worldwide, Vans also makes interesting apparels. Vans has their own skate parks in Southern California and Florida.
  2. Zoo York -- The brand Zoo York is easily remembered by many because of the word 'Zoo'. Zoo York has nothing to do with Zoo though. The name Zoo York came from a subway tunnel called 'Zoo York' in the Central Park Zoo in New York. The Zoo York tunnel was very popular among graffiti artists during the 60's and 70's. The clothing company, Zoo York, was just recently launched in the 90's selling clothes and shoes for both sexes.
  3. DC Shoes -- Founded in 1993, DC Shoes is popular for their extreme sports apparel. DC Shoes makes shoes and outfits for skateboarding, snowboarding, bmx, motocross and surfing. Celebrities like Travis Barker, Adam Sandler, and Lil Wayne are huge fans of DC Shoes. DC shoes offers extreme sports apparel for both men and women.
  4. Element -- First known as Underworld Element in 1992 until the owners dropped "Underworld" and simply call it Element, has been making clothing, shoes, and board brands for popular skateboarders like Bam Margera, Brent Atchley, Chad Muska, and Mike Vallely. Though Element is recognized more for their decks, they also carry huge selections of clothes and shoes for both sexes.

SkateAmerica carries all the aforementioned brands in their online store. All you have to do is visit their site, browse, and shop. No need to worry about the security of their site. Skateamerica.com has added an additional layer of security to their servers to make sure all your personal information are private and encrypted.

While many people consider skateboarding as their sport, some consider it as their lifestyle. SkateAmerica has put together a list of what a skateboarding lifestyle is all about.

  1. Clothes. Unlike other sports where fashion is unnecessary, skateboarding and skateboard fashion always go hand in hand. Notice how you can easily spot a skateboarder because of the clothers he wears. Skateboarding is partly about declaring what fashion statement you have. Just look at the shoes of a skateboarder, aside from providing a better grip to keep boarders on their deck, they are also most of the time stylish.
  2. misconception. Skateboarders are friendly and are always willing to share their ideas and skills to other people interested in the sport.
  3. Creativity. Skateboarders are all about creativity, from the clothes they are wearing to the tricks they are performing. Skateboarders are very particular of the tricks they perform, they always want to gain an advantage over their peers thus they always have new and difficult tricks to perform.
  4. Individuality. Skateboarders value individuality so much. Their personalities are reflected on the kind of skateboard fashion they are wearing and also on their new tricks. A skateboarder stands out because their distinct sense of style does not match the ordinary shirts and jeans people wear.
  5. Language. Belonging to a niche group, skateboarders have their own language or jargons that members of the group can only understand. Aside from their own language, skateboarders also need to respect the rules and regulation of their group.

Now that you know the lifestyle of a skateboarder, would you be interested in the sport? If you are already interested in the sport and would like to adapt the lifestyle of a skateboarder, SkateAmerica can help you on what clothes and shoes to wear and on what other skate products to use.