Once again Marc Frank Montoya has delivered us a pre/apres shred shoe from DVS! This time he uses the Paradox and gives it some technical features for your way to the hill, and those after-shred festivities. Introducing the DVS Paradox Snow by Marc Frank Montoya!

This shoe features a slimmed down technical silhouette with a combination upper consisting of leather, textile and synthetic materials as well as added tongue and collar. Durable welded TPR toe cap. Sidewall TPR inserts. Welded TPR badging. Weather protective tongue gussets. Moisture wicking lining. Sure-fit elastic support. Lightweight EVA midsole and a grippy rubber outsole.

Buy the Paradox Snow now and see all the styles DVS has to offer from the Zappos Rideshop!

ENTER HERE TO WIN ONE OF 3 OGIO BAGS!

Fill out the entry form here and you may be lucky enough to win one of the 3 bags pictured below! Also, come to our Zappos Motorcross After Party in Vegas! October 10, 2009, 11:30 pm - 2 am (21 and over)

With Special Guests:
Davi Millsaps, Erin Bates, Josh Grant, Mike Mason, and Adam Jones.

The event will be rocking at the Wasted Space at Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, come on out, one and all!

Click here for the Sweepstakes Rules.

See you there, and good luck!

We love spying new trends and picking up new steeze for our Rideshop, and Sanuks Tube Flops have definitely caught our eye. From tradeshows to the beach to the streets, we've started seeing them everywhere. Now since they're not your average flip flop (or leg warmer), we thought it would be helpful to provide a few "how to wear" pics for you to give you some outfit and styling ideas.

...and our last model is our awesome rep Nate, who went straight for the bling with his tube socks of choice. (he might have forgotten to take his sock off, but he could also be embracing the full tube sock sock look?) Yah Nate!

Grab your tube socks here and don't forget to check our Rideshop and blog site for upcoming trends and 'must haves' for Fall!

Word to the tubey floppies!!

Travis Pastrana is to motocross, as the Harlem Globetrotters are to basketball. Travis Pastrana, with a 26th birthday on October 8, has youthful potential as a serious motocross and supercross racer in the mode of Ricky Carmichael or James "Bubba" Stewart. He even won the 2000 AMA (American Motorcyclists Association) 125cc "Lites" season championship at the age of 17. Indeed, he still competes from time to time in motocross and supercross races, but his niche is as a stuntman, in the Globetrotters' tradition of Goose Tatum and Marcus Haynes, Meadowlark Lemon and Curly Neal. That's why Travis is a star on MTV's Nitro Circus.

Pastrana's legacy remains his status as the first and only person to land a double back flip on a motorcycle, first achieved in front of stunned fans on August 4, 2006, as the 12th X Games in Los Angeles. Videos of the momentous occasion abound on places such as YouTube. More difficult to find, is an in-depth explanation from Travis Pastrana regarding exactly how he figured out how to perform such a stunt, and then how he mustered the courage to make the first attempt. Travis, like a magician, appreciates the value of mystery and he's not about to explain his tricks.

Courage? Craziness? Maybe a little bit of both. Travis Pastrana not only performs double back flips on motorcycles, but he once did a back flip in a monster truck, albeit "only" a single back flip in this case. Furthermore, Travis has jumped out of an airplane without a parachute, relying on a co-jumper with a parachute to catch him and ease him to the friendly surface of Planet Earth.

One witty analyst wrote that MTV and Travis Pastrana's various corporate sponsors recently honored him in Hollywood with a lifetime achievement party, "in order to honor the living legend, while he's still, you know, living." With his carefree outlook, Pastrana himself laughs at these types of jokes. The King of the Double Back Flip clearly loves his sport and appreciates his fans.

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http://www.motorcycleshows.com/motorcycleshows/Home+Page+News/Travis-Pastrana-King-of-the-Double-Back-Flip-and-M/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/482990
http://laist.com/2009/08/16/travis_pastrana_gets_toasted.php

SPY OPTIC ANNOUNCES THE FIRST SPY HAWAIIAN BOMBSHELL MODEL SEARCH

The search begins now! Spy is scouring the islands, asking questions and taking names (taking photos in fact), searching for the 1st Spy Hawaiian Bombshell Model.

This November, among the lush tropics, one lucky beauty will lock down a one-year modeling contract with Spy and say “Aloha” to her place in the modeling world.

The winner will be invited to participate in the 2010 Spy global ad campaign photo shoot, during the 2009 Vans Triple Crown of Surfing, on the North Shore of Oahu, Hawaii. This winner will be chosen from a combination of at least three current photos plus a video or written submission of “why” she should be chosen as the 1st Spy Hawaiian Bombshell.

The winner will be selected by the Spy family of both professional surf athletes and staff. The model’s look must align to the Spy brand by exuding a healthy lifestyle connecting to the women’s market by adding a fresh, alluring image to Spy’s game.

The winner will receive a published photo in connection with Spy’s 2010 global ad campaign, an image CD from the photo shoot and global exposure through Spy’s website. Photo shoot accommodations and Hawaii interisland transportation will be provided. A prize pack, consisting of a year’s supply of sunglasses, sandals and swimwear, valued at $2000 is included. The winner will be considered for additional future modeling opportunities within Spy. The winner must be 18 years or older, currently residing in Hawaii and available during the photo shoot dates, which will be released by November 10th, 2009. For more details and complete rules and regulations, please visit www.spyoptic.com/contests.

Be sure to keep checking our rideshop http://rideshop.zappos.com/ for newness from Spy. And with winter right around the corner (it's already snowing in some spots!) don't forget to protect those baby blues and look good while doing so with new Spy goggles!

Word on the Vegas streets is Burton's coming to town.. Did someone say party?

Yes that's true and yes we did! Get off your couch and hold off on that hangover until Sunday so you can make it out to Burton's new movie premiere this weekend at the District. The Burton crew is packing up their RV with all the essentials: beer, a band, their new movie THE B, their team, and making the haul out to Sin City this weekend for a night of fun and fiasco to show Las Vegas what powdered dreams are made of.

The crew is rolling in on Saturday and will be holding an autograph session with their team riders from 6-8 at the District, followed by the premiere of their new move THE B. But wait, there's more..they're also bringing the band Really Addictive Sound with them to jam out, and holding an after party at Al's Garage (sorry kiddos, this is the only part of the night you have to have a real 21+ ID for) to keep the festivities and brews flowing.

Come meet the team and check it out Saturday night at the District (what else are you doing?).. and don't forget to check our Rideshop for Burton's latest and greatest sic winter steeze!

From surfer to environmentalist, the Rob Machado Experience continues, this time focusing on the creative side of Rob and his passion for photography. Introducing the Bali Focus from Dragon.

Each year while Rob was on tour he would travel with different cameras. One year it would be a 35mm, the next it would be a Polaroid. Years later, he would find himself consistently coming back to one of his favoriet Indonesian surf spots, where he took his photograph and appropriately name it Bali Focus.

Be sure to check out the Bali Focus and other new Dragon styles from the Zappos Rideshop!

While it is never in good taste to generalize about people there is one undeniable trend among those in the Skateboarding community. Not only do they generally love a good session of shredding and grinding at a local skate park but they often times turn to snowboarding during the winter months. Oh yes, and one more thing. They usually love Bob Marley. I mean, who doesn't love *Bob Marley*?

This is where the Matix Clothing Company's Asher Rasta Black Hoodie comes in. Warm enough for the coldest winter yet breathable enough to be worn in the fall or early spring, the Asher Black Hoodie really is a jacket for all seasons. Not only does this hoodie look cool and keep you warm but it also makes a statement for anyone out there who loves to skate, snowboard and rock out to Bob Marley's seminal album "Rebel Music."

The Matix Clothing Company Asher Rasta Black Hoodie has Kangaroo pouch pockets on either side and is fully lined with nylon to help keep you cool. For a textured look and feel the Asher Rasta Black Hoodie has banded cuffs and waist. Why is that important? So many hoodies are loose around the wrist and waist that they make people who may be physically fit look fat. Always remember that wearing loose clothing is not a cover up—it will just make you look overweight.

This hoodie is also 100% machine washable, available only in black with a small red, yellow and green rasta emblem, this hoodie is sure to sell out quickly. So, regardless of where you are or what you are doing, the Asher Rasta Black Hoodie will not only keep you warm it will also express your vast and varied interests.

It’s one of the first style lessons any loving mother bestows upon her offspring, but thanks to The Tube Flop from Sanuk, this once absolute fashion rule is now a bold new trend for any fun lovin’ fashionista. By taking a tube sock and connecting it to a super comfortable sandal, Sanuk has created the ultimate hybrid of bold forward thinking fashion. The Tube Flop from Sanuk takes a fashion faux pas, turns it on its head, and transforms it into something that’s sexy, stylish, and unique. Wear ‘em high or wear ‘em low, either way, you’ll catch a few second looks with their eye-catching flash. Plus, with its super soft and squishy footbed, you’ll be walking with Sanuk's signature comfort from the AM to the PM. Oh, and did we mention that there are over eight different color combinations? You could wear a different Tube Flop for each day of the week and still have one to spare!

These Tube Flops aren’t for the timid, but if you want to turn some heads and drop ‘em dead (in that order), be sure to check ‘em out on the Zappos Rideshop!

Emerica has been noticing a "product review" trend lately on YouTube. More specifically skaters making their own personal reviews of skate shoes on the web to let their voices be heard. These reviews are straight from the skaters mouths (literally). They are not sanctioned by companies, and are a clear example of skaters empowering themselves to speak out individually and independently to let there voices be heard. So, Emerica just launched a blog on the Emerica site called Emerica's Review Tube! This blog will seek to collect this information in one place on the Emerica site, via YouTube, for Emerica users to see, get inspired, and create their own personal reviews. It will also promote even greater integration and connection with Emerica, and allows them the opportunity to learn invaluable insights directly from the skaters themselves. Take a minute to check out the blog and for all your Emerica shoes and clothing needs be sure to visit the Zappos Rideshop!

In honor of the Reggae Rising festival in Northern California, Ipath introduces the Reggae Rising Collaboration pack. Reggae Rising is a long-standing reggae festival that brings thousands of fans every July. The pack consists of the Ipath Limited Edition Reed shoe, a commemorative frisbee, an authenticity card and extra rasta laces and is limited to 250 packs total. You can get yours while supplies last HERE from the Zappos Rideshop!

DC is proud to announce the release of Dyrdek Collection from pro skateboarder Rob Dyrdek. Dyrdek’s collection is a first for both himself and the brand, as its premiere athlete designed collection. The Dyrdek Collection includes footwear, apparel and accessories, all which feature signature branding and a custom print. The collection will launch to retail stores beginning October 1, 2009.

The collection was designed to fit perfectly in Dyrdek’s life, with custom fit denim for skateboarding, lightweight zip fleece, T-shirts, hats, wallets, a leather jacket and a new footwear model. A “water” pattern, representing the collection’s theme of “Fantasies Run Deep” is used across the collection as the lead print on t –shirts, fleece, and hats, as well as on interior linings of jackets, accessories, and footwear.

“After nearly 15 years with DC, I am excited to launch my first full collection of footwear,
apparel and accessories,” said Dyrdek. “I wanted the Collection to reflect my life, so I incorporated everything from pieces for skateboarding and everyday wear to aspects of my history, like a completely updated model of my first ever shoe with DC.”

Dyrdek’s latest shoe, the RD1 Mid, sits at the center of the collection and draws design cues from Dyrdek’s first ever shoe with the brand. Dyrdek joined DC Shoes in 1995 and set out to design the first-ever skateboard shoe with an athletic shoe's performance features and look. The result, the Dyrdek1, was the first skateboard shoe to feature protective nylon lace loops. Dyrdek’s signature shoe was met with unprecedented approval by the skateboarding community and sold out in record time.

Fifteen shoes later, the updated RD1 Mid model now comes in two colorways as a mid top with perforated leather and custom lining, but features the same paneling and lace loops from the Dyrdek 1 that revolutionized skateboarding footwear. The code “RD0915AW” is branded into the heel of the shoe, reflecting the original branding on the tongue of Dyrdek’s first shoe,“RD9501AW”, which combined his initials (RD) with the year (‘95), shoe model number (01) and his board sponsor (Alien Workshop).

Be sure to check out all the latest DC gear from the Zappos Rideshop!

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It takes a little extra something to stand out front he crowd these days. And in most cases, those who stand out do it fairly effortlessly. One look at Kyle Loza's riding style and the innovation and individuality he's brought to Moto X in the last few years and you instantly realize he's one of those people. Kyle epitomizes what etnies is and they are proud to welcome him to the etnies apparel team! Check out all the lates etnies gear from the Zappos Rideshop!

Emerica is back with another Blueprint collab shoe, the Francis Lo. Blueprint Pro, all-terrain ripper, artist, music aficionado, London resident-call him what you will-Vaughn Alfred Baker has been ruling the UK/European skate scene for quite some time now. For proof, check out his parts in blueprints first broadcast and lost & found videos.
After A round of recent injuries and ups and downs in his personal life, Vaughan is back, better than ever, and amped on the newest Emerica + Blueprint collaboration shoe. Spread some cheer with the Vaughan and get the newest Emerica Blueprint Collab - the Francis Lo from the Zappos Rideshop today!

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Here's one for the ladies! Etnies Girl is loving fashion lately. For etnies Girl this fall is all about fun patterns, pop color, rich textures and clever little details. The etnies Sew Rock Series takes a cue from art school fashionistas and the ever-creative DIYers know for taking trends and making them their own. Check out the girls Fader special edition Sew Rock colorway on the Zappos Rideshop today!