In the first of this three-part series, Highsnobiety explores how DC Shoes broke the boundaries of skate by creating innovative footwear that changed the sport—while simultaneously shifting the streetwear landscape. We sit down with the OG players who helped shape DC in its early days: Damon Way, Ken Block, Dave Persue, Mike Blaback, Sung Choi, Alyasha Owerka-Moore, Omar Quiambao and Jon Buscemi. Watch now on Highsnobiety.com.

Josh Kalis and Stevie Williams - golden era at Love Park / Photo: Mike Blabac

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