Shortys

A classic in skateboarding culture.

One of the most iconic historic labels, Shorty's has been seen in the Tony Hawk's Pro Skater series as Chad Muska’s company of choice. A recent revival has the label back to its old antics of controversial designs alongside a core logo range.

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Originating in 1992, the label is named after a period in which technical skating became hugely prominent and the use of riser pads began to fade. Thus a “shorter” hardware package was required, birthing the name “Shorty’s”. From there the label spanned to decks and apparel, making a huge name for themselves through their eccentric team riders. Steve Olson, Peter Smolik and Brandon Turner serve as active alumni.

The current day offering revolves around scantily clad graphics and a revival of the original logo designs. The result is a nostalgic and top-performing piece of wood made from the same professional-grade maple as other board manufacturers.

For the old school skateboarder, Shorty’s serves as the ultimate throwback to the golden era of skateboarding. Skate or collect, you can find this vintage label alongside a competitive range of skate gear at Empire Skate. Discover our full range of decks as part of our skate gear collection, or for touch-ups, you can head directly to our skate parts now.

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