Jacob Boyd-Skinner

Those with shoeboxes scaling their bedroom walls probably struggle with the concept of subtlety. Culturally, we’ve clung to trends that delight in the unique. Whether it’s a particular designer, silhouette or tech element, our industry has always encouraged different strokes for different folks — and we’re thankful for it. This approach has allowed us to adopt our own unique collections. One of these unique, and at times misunderstood, silhouettes is the Clarks Wallabee.

After coming to notoriety for his part in Supreme’s 2014 Cherry video, Tyshawn Jones put the world on notice with his unapologetic attitude and flawless trick selection. Impressed by his skating, adidas Skateboarding swiftly signed Tyshawn as a team rider. Four years later, he backed up with a mind-melting part in Supreme’s 2018 Blessed video, and his determination led to him receiving the coveted award of Thrasher Magazine’s Skater of the Year.

Coming of age skateboarding and headbangin’ to bands like Type O Negative, Mercyful Fate, Earth Crisis, and The Sisters of Mercy led Tommy Gawellek straight into the welcoming arms of the sneaker community. Tommy grew up in an era when graffiti writers were adopting styles like the Air Max 90s as their own, and hardcore scene misfits were pitting in their Air Maxes, Jordans, and New Balances.