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The Legend of Lockwood, and the Shop That Took Its Name

August 24, 2026

Thrasher just put out a video on the Los Angeles schoolyard that ran street skating in the mid-90s. We've carried its name since 1996, which makes this year the thirtieth. Read more...

The free-form swimming pool at Villa Mairea in Noormarkku, Finland, designed by Alvar and Aino Aalto and completed in 1939. Photo by Mikkoau, CC BY-SA 4.0

The Beyond Dunk and the Finnish Pool Behind Pool Skating

August 13, 2026

Four years of work, and the Alvar Aalto Foundation had to sign off before the sneaker was even pitched. The shape on the footbed goes back to 1939. Read more...

Polar’s New Video "You Got It My Boy Jamie..." Just Dropped

July 3, 2026

Polar Skate Co. is back with "You Got It My Boy Jamie..." featuring heavy parts from Jamie Platt, Nick Boserio, and Oski. Watch it before you go skate. Read more...

Go Skateboarding Day Recap: Burgers, Boards, and the World Cup

June 22, 2026

A quick look back at our Go Skateboarding Day. We fired up the grill, got a skate session in with some friends, and caught the Belgium World Cup match afterwards. Read more...

A large group of people posing with skateboards outside the Lockwood storefront, which features an 'AF-1 CREASED TOUR' sign on the window.

Nike SB "Creased" Tour in Antwerp: AF-1 Launch & Demo Recap

May 22, 2026

The Nike SB squad stopped by Antwerp to celebrate the launch of the new Air Force 1s. From the Lockwood shop signing to a heavy demo at Het Theaterplein. Read more...

Choosing Your Skateboard Deck

April 14, 2020

Your deck is the foundation of your whole setup. How to pick the right width, length, shape and concave for street, transition, or your first board. Read more...

Choosing Your Skateboard Trucks

April 14, 2020

Trucks let your board turn and grind. Matching truck width to your deck, choosing height, and how bushings change the feel. Read more...

Choosing Your Skateboard Wheels

April 14, 2020

Wheels come down to size and hardness. Picking the right mm and durometer for street, transition or cruising, plus the A to B conversion. Read more...

Choosing Your Bearings

April 14, 2020

Bearings keep your wheels spinning. Steel versus ceramic, how to look after them, and what the ABEC rating really means for skating. Read more...

Choosing Your Griptape

April 14, 2020

Griptape keeps your board on your feet. Coarse versus soft grain, how it affects grip and shoe wear, and where beginners should start. Read more...

Skateboard bolts and hardware at Lockwood

Choosing Your Bolts

April 14, 2020

The bolts that hold your trucks to your deck. Phillips versus Allen, the right length, riser pads, and the coloured-bolt trick for spotting your nose. Read more...

Skate Tools & Completes

April 14, 2020

A skate tool bundles every wrench you need for your setup. Plus: when a pre-built complete, including Lockwood's own, is the easy way to start rolling. Read more...

Editorial: Couple Goals During Lockdown With the New Dime and Hagt Drop

April 10, 2020

Launching new editorials during the lockdown and numerous Corona measures might be harder than ever. Luckily our photographer Eileen is living back home again. Read more...

Lockwood Lockdown Challenge: Win €500 Worth of Skateboarding Goodies

April 1, 2020

Put a HALT to the HORROR of being holed-up, and HONOR the amazingly obscure Todd Falcon at the same time, by joining the #LOCKWOODLOCKDOWN home video challenge. Read more...

Launch Info: Nike Dunk Low SP “Kentucky” and “Syracuse”

March 16, 2020

The university-honoring Nike Dunks are coming back, and first in line to be retroed are the “Kentucky” and “Syracuse” colorways. Read more...

Recap: Nike SB and Travis Scott Make the Dunk Pro the “Highest in the Room”

March 3, 2020

After one week of sign-ups for the sought after Nike SB x Travis Scott Dunk Pro it was time for the winners to claim their pair. Read more...

The Nike SB x Travis Scott Dunk Low

February 22, 2020

The biggest Nike SB Dunk release of the year is coming closer and closer. We’re talking about the most hyped Dunk of 2020, the collaboration with Travis Scott Read more...

Recap: Dunk Madness With the Nike SB X Strangelove Release

February 20, 2020

A lot of people showed up to try and grab a pair of the anticipated Nike SB and StrangeLove collaboration. Read more...

Nike Air Force 1 ‘07 LX: 'Purple Agate’

January 3, 2020

We got our hands on the sought-after ‘Purple Agate’ Air Force 1 ‘07 LX. The shoe that was named after, and inspired by, the Purple Agate stone. Read more...

Editorial: A Journey to the Future With Puma’s “Ride On” Pack

December 6, 2019

With great enthusiasm we’re looking forward to the anticipated release of the latest “Ride On Pack” by Puma. Read more...

Element X Nigel Cabourn

December 5, 2019

Maïté Steenhoudt and Donald Huycke showing off in the Nigel Cabourn x Element exclusive capsule collection created around the Element Wolfeboro aesthetics. Read more...

Patta X KOZP: Zwarte Piet Stirs the Debate Once More

December 4, 2019

The Zwarte Piet tradition uses racist blackface imagery. While traditions provide comfort, history shows they must evolve. It is time to modernize and update the celebration. Read more...

Editorial: Where’s the “N” With the NB ML850 OG

December 3, 2019

Boston born perfectionistic brand New Balance returns to our store as we speak with their re-issue of the ML850 OG. Read more...

Editorial: The Fila Jagger Returns Once More

November 26, 2019

De Fila Jagger first appeared on the market in 1998. The remarkable shoe with its chunky sole was designed by footwear designer Tobin Dorn. Read more...

Editorial: Reebok’s Modern Trail Runner That Makes Us Excited

November 7, 2019

Reebok kickstarts winter with their modern trail runner, the DMX Trail Shadow. Read more...

Philippe Zwijsen

October 10, 2019

Meet Philippe Zwijsen "Phil", Antwerp-based Lockwood team rider, Goofy stance, riding for Nike SB. Bio, setup and all-time favourites. Read more...

Sven Aerts

October 10, 2019

Meet Sven Aerts, Antwerp-based Lockwood team rider, Goofy stance, riding for Lockwood. Bio, setup and all-time favourites. Read more...

Louis Bauvir

October 10, 2019

Meet Louis Bauvir "“De Fiston”", Antwerp-based Lockwood team rider, Goofy stance, riding for Lockwood. Bio, setup and all-time favourites. Read more...

Jeff Van der Veken

October 10, 2019

Meet Jeff Vander Veken, Antwerp-based Lockwood team rider, Reg stance, riding for Pop Trading Company. Bio, setup and all-time favourites. Read more...

Jarne Verbruggen

October 10, 2019

Meet Jarne Verbruggen "Jean / Jacky", Antwerp-based Lockwood team rider, regular stance, riding for Nike SB Element Spitfire indy. Bio, setup and all-time favourites. Read more...

Back in All It’s Glory – The Fila Grant Hill 2

October 8, 2019

The Fila Grant Hill 2 returns after its first release in 1996. The 2 nd signature shoe of former NBA player Grant Hill who was an NBA All-Star for 7... Read more...

Whoohoo Jarne’s Pro Wheels on Spitfire

September 25, 2019

We’re celebrating Jarne’s first Pro Wheels on Spitfire! Read more...

Nike X ACG: Stay Out!

September 16, 2019

ACG means all conditions gear and all conditions means all conditions designed and tested in Oregon, USA. Read more...

adidas Skateboarding Liberty Cup Wear Test

September 11, 2019

Five local skaters tested the adidas Liberty Cup shoes during a sunset session captured by Marc Bolhuis. The sneakers are now available at Lockwood Flagship and Hardware stores. Read more...

MadeMe: By Girls, for Girls

September 6, 2019

We are very excited to announce the latest collection of MadeMe that landed in our store. By Girls, for Girls. A peerles brand from New York City, masterminded Read more...

Three New Brands That’ll Make You Look Forward to Fall

September 6, 2019

A new season, a new beginning… Avenue introduces you to three new brands that’ll actually make you excited for fall. Read more...

Editorial: Rhude’s Sublime Collection for Puma

August 2, 2019

R H U D E follows-up on the Cell Endura, they did for PUMA earlier this year, with a full collection for the German sportswear brand. Read more...

Avenue Editorial: The Nike P-6000

April 9, 2019

Nike Running is taking a break from high-tech and futuristic silhouettes. Their newest release the P-6000 CNPT looks like it came straight from the year 2000. Read more...

3 l.a. Inspired Looks to Show-off the All New Puma X Rhude Cell

March 1, 2019

LA's heat will touch-down in Antwerp when August falls as Puma is releasing their first collection with LA-based RHUDE. To preview the collection they've pre-re Read more...

Event: Puma and Ader Error Launch New Collection Themed “Faster Than Youth”

February 20, 2019

Global sports brand PUMA and ADER ERROR are back for the second season with a brand-new collection that pushes trends and innovations to the limit. Read more...