Looking for a cool holiday gift for the cyclist or skater on your list? We highly suggest checking out the fourth collaborative installment between active clothing brand Cadence and DVS Shoe Co. –the Inmate Cadence. We love the cool combo of classic elements in this distinctive shoe. The denim toe box mixed with the tan leather make the Inmate Cadence a destined favorite for the style-conscious guy. Pick up a pair before they’re gone!

This week’s Zapponian Spotlight might look familiar to you, and for good reason. Christopher, better known as Gonzo, has graced quite a few of our funny Zappos TV videos. He works for our awesome AV team as our in-house culture videographer, which means Gonzo has one of the coolest jobs around: capturing Zappos Culture on video!

Gonzo is originally from Puerto Rico and has been making skate films for about eight years. He’s currently working on his third feature-length skate film.

We asked him the usual ZS questions, and here are his answers:

Pick 3 words to describe your personal style.

G: Gnar (short for gnarly), Steeze and shred

Who is your favorite musician or band?

G: Can’t narrow this to one down, so I'll go with Sublime, Jay-Z (first 8 albums), Pixies, Ludacris, Dead Kennedys, Black Flag, and Eminem.

Name 3 things you never leave home without?

G: Skateboard, sunglasses and iPod

If you could have dinner with one famous person, who would it be?

G: Rosario Dawson so I can see if I stand a chance!

What’s the weirdest thing to ever happen to you?

G: When I found out that PBR (Pabst Blue Ribbon) is actually the hipsters’ beer of choice. Weird.

What’s your favorite part about working at Zappos HQ?

G: Other than the free iced tea, I would have to say the people here. I love em!! They are literally like family to me. Oh, and that I can skate around in the parking lot!

Left: éS Taido x Manwolf Right: éS Edward Machotaildrop

Skateboarding is really a sport of great passion, and éS Shoes has always been a firm believer and champion for big skate dreams. The skate brand recently did a collaboration with the movie Machotaildrop, a visually stunning tale about an amateur skateboarder who realizes his pro skating dreams while discovering a bizzare underbelly of the skateboarding world.

This trippy, critically-acclaimed movie takes its inspiration from Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory with its use of surreal cinematography and quirky storyline.

Watch the trailer video for Machotaildrop below:

When pro-skater Brandon Biebel isn’t tearing it up in some of the skateboarding world’s best films (see Yeah Right!), he’s designing and testing his signature shoes from Lakai. Ride with the fresh swagger of Lakai in the fresh-to-death Biebel 2 LK that features Lakaitning construction for the feel and flexibility of a vulcanized sole with the support and durability of a cup sole, minus the excess weight of both. Maximize board feel with the form-fitting upper and stay dry with the incredibly ventilated design. These kicks are repping the signature “Diamond” logo on the tongue and a sweet matching trim on the gum rubber outsole. Step up your game in a pair of Biebel 2 LK shoes from Lakai at the Rideshop.

The super trendy Globe Castro is a hybrid slipper/skate shoe that features hand sewn details and provides unbeatable comfort for a slipper, let alone a skate shoe. For Globe, it's always a TIME FOR CHANGE™. It’s Globe’s motto, mantra, maxim or whatever you want to call it. It’s what keeps Globe moving, progressing and able to stay fresh when so many others are pushing the same-old sameness. To switch it up, the Globe Castro is now available for kids – only on the Rideshop at Zappos.com. Your little skater will love being able to slip on his/her Castros and get to tricking without the hassle of laces. After he/she is done tearing up the pavement, the tremendously comfortable Castro will make for happy feet in the classroom or lounging around the house.

Skateboarding and surfing would not be the sports they are today if it weren't for professionals such as Rodney Mullen, Mark Occhilupo, Chet Thomas, and Taj Burrow who have made unparalleled contributions to advancing these sports. Globe skate and surf and Globe boys skate and surf proudly sponsors these and many other world-class athletes who participate in youth and adult surfing and skateboarding. Get the Globe Kids Castro exclusively on the Rideshop at Zappos.com.

What do you get when you cross Lakai, Girl and Miko Mo Capaldi? You get a super sick collaboration that is brimming with fresh tech features. The Mike Mo x Girl collaboration between Lakai and Girl Skateboards is designed and tested by Mike Mo to guarantee the freshest ride. The  XLK™ construction makes for a lightweight cupsole that provides all the flexibility, support, and comfort of a tech skate shoe and the reduced rubber weight on the outsole gives you the increased flexibility you need to land your big tricks. The Equa-Form™ midsole cushioning system releases energy upon impact. Adorned with an old-school Girl Skateboards logo on the heel. Ride hard!

Circa and Blockhead have teamed up to bring you a limited collaboration that features one of the early 80’s greatest teams. Dust off your Recycled Rubbish and Debbie Does Blockhead skate videos and slide into these banging kicks. The 8 Track x Blockhead model features synthetic reflective leather uppers, mid-top shaft for ankle support, elastic tongue straps and the Circa herringbone outsole that provides improved board control. Circa infused a little modern magic too, equipping these shoes with the FusionGrip™ outsole rubber for ultimate grip. Get em’ before they’re gone in the Rideshop on Zappos.com.

Just because your school requires that you wear a uniform doesn’t mean you can’t tear up the concrete on your way there. DVS has uniform-friendly kicks so you can “Skate to School.” Check out the Rico CT. Its slimmed down design screams minimalism, but it's still backed up by time-tested DVS features. Park-thrashing runs are inevitable with these trimmed-down kicks. These special Skate to School shoes are black to the floor, making it the perfect solution for skaters who attend schools with dress codes or for anyone else looking for a conservative skate shoe that's acceptable to wear at work; plus, it can up a handrail with the best of 'em. If you prefer the Getz series, the Getz 5 is available in all black to match your dress code. The Company Militia also offers an all black look with breathable mesh and hidden lace loops for a clean look. Skate back to school in style with Zappos.com