The Classic Shoes of the '90s Updated & Reissued! What Future Does 'AIRWALK CLASSICS' Envision?

'AIRWALK' was established in 1986 in California to meet the needs of skateboarding and BMX. In the 1990s, classic shoes like 'ONE' and 'ENIGMA' were born.

Recently, as 'AIRWALK CLASSICS, the brand has reissued 'OUTLAND D-BOOTS' and also ventured into after-skate shoes.

This time, we asked Tsutomu Takahashi, head of the footwear division at DOSHISHA CORPORATION and CEO of SEESWAY LLC, about the history of the brand, the background to handling the classics line, and his recommended models.

Reissuing Engaging Archives with 'AIRWALK CLASSICS'

'AIRWALK' started in 1986 when skateboarder Lee Smith introduced skateboarding shoes. Its innovative design, excellent durability, and unmatched functionality quickly created a nationwide boom within a year.

Subsequently, with the rise of action sports, not only has 'AIRWALK' produced footwear for skateboarding, BMX, snowboarding, and mountain biking, but also casual wear, snow wear, and accessories, continuing to enchant youth culture with its unique culture.