THEM SKATES presents : THEM NOW | Jon Julio | Skating

[@machina_aeterna]

From someone who skated in the 90s, we're all rooting for you to win, Jon.

[@averycompany7343]

Introduced me to tribe called quest.

[@lacedmanoeuvres]

There's something about watching this video that just makes me wanna skate even more and feel even more proud to be a rollerblader.

[@alexwild1435]

Amen!

[@atomicman2307]

@word is bor6

[@elliottjohnson9099]

facts dude facts

[@lga9046]

38 y/o and bladed at the skatepark from 7am to about noon today and it feels fockin great

[@waynehowells6301]

I'm 40 and still session every weekend just about. All those yrs blading kept me in shape and just thankful I have blading in my life!

[@freddywhite]

The way Jon skates up to that first rail... Timeless. His body movements are buried deep into our collective consciousness. As for everything this man does, three words suffice: thank you, Boss!

[@waynehowells6301]

Well said. The father of blading!

[@jlbuff3]

When I skated back in 90s and early 2000. I watch Jon and others skate inspired me. And now at 38 it inspires me again. I will be buying so them skates soon. I am all about supporting small business especially one like this. Thanks

[@swissblader8037]

Julio + Spizer = Stylekings in blade history👏👏👏

[@ryankeogh6611]

JulHouse 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@cfronin]

So cool to see those legends still skating. I was just getting back from a street session. I'm 43, I was not wearing my helmet ;-D

[@ianwilkin3625]

Jon, you were a huge reason I got into skating back in the 90s and a huge reason I got back into it in the 20's. Thank you for being real man!

[@nickevans8990]

Jon Julio! One of the first big skater names I heard when starting skating in ARKANSAS! Your legacy will go on in early day skaters hearts forever. Much love Mr. Bad Ass!

[@khpickleball]

Jumping on those banisters!!!! Jon Julio… absolute legend.

[@zerocoolrox]

Jon Julio the Legend! Looked up to you since the 90's. You are an inspiration my dude.

[@christfollower575]

Godbless you jon,thankyou for everything uve done for blading,im a 33 year old blader

[@AlchmstDsgn]

Jon, your story of starting this company got me back in the mix. 40 years old, it's been more than 20 years since I did it every day. It was just gone when I went to college, and I'm so pumped to have it back. My 909s are arriving today. Cheers to you man!

[@chilli-iceolive-abode2447]

Big up THEM skates and I want what Julio's been having for the past 25 years, dude hasn't aged!

[@omegamanGXE]

He has a condition called ligma which makes people age exceptionally gracefully

[@carsilk2492]

Yo I really appreciate this. Jon Julio was one of my favorite skaters when I was growing up. "You can have her" with him skating in Hoax 3... that was my first video I ever watched and I'll never forget being so inspired. I'm so thankful to know the people I had so much respect for are still able to live their lives with rollerblading almost (if not) at center stage.

[@AtongAndal]

Soooo passionate and hardworking person! Added with a circle of friends treating each other like a family! Big up from the Philippines Mr.Julio!!! Salute! 🙌🔥💥💯🇵🇭

[@ScottyBlades72]

Epic! Thanks Ivan! Thanks Jon! 💙💙💙💙

[@Op614Roll]

This whole video made me smile, thanks again Jon. You have always been there for us. And yes, some of us never left🤘🔥👏

[@Z1zero5]

Beautiful. JJ shows what life is all about. Bravo and keep it up.

[@andizzle510]

VG4 changed my life. Thank you Jon! You got the jazz

[@Wildwestwesley1991]

Damn, Such a good feeling. Smiling ear to ear through the whole thing. 🥏🥏🥏🥏

[@krisrudecki9477]

Jon, you are doing what should be done in a free country! All the power to you!

[@RemyCadier]

Watched with my wife, she also loved it. And says hi. Love to hear more about the back end of blading. Really well made, makes me proud to be a blader.

[@vincentmartin1002]

Yooooooo me and my buddies actually made it in the video that’s so sick!

[@ivannarezhurtado2553]

Thanks for being at the right place at the right time!

[@Tito_Soto]

Good people with the best intentions will never change, you're awesome bro. Thank you putting the sport into the perspective it needs to be in. Jon Julio for president! Much love, keep killing it.

[@_Andy_A]

Fond memories - I used to watch Jon and those guys in the 90s, always loved his style. Unbelievable he's still doing it, what a legend. I dread to think what would happen if I tried a rail like that now.

[@yuuma465]

Good to see Jon Julio still keeping rollerblading alive. Really miss England clothing!

[@BGaud]

So rad to see Jon still carrying the torch. I stopped blading in 2001 but I still can't look at a handrail without thinking of doing a kind grind or topsoul down it.

[@bryce_is_Bryce]

Keep killing it guys! Nothing but love and support! Making a trip to Kona tomorrow to ride Them skates. 😁😁😁

[@WeDOTHISprods]

Thanks for everything Jon! U r living legend sir!

[@chilli-iceolive-abode2447]

I dream of finding a rollerblading community again, this gives me hope!

[@lucaspauken]

I COULD NEVER REMEMBER WHERE THE GODDAMN BANNISTER QUOTE CAME FROM! thanks for solving a 5 year quest for me

[@crock603]

Haha same, that was unexpected. I still quote it to this day

[@getloke]

Cheers to you Jon. So much pride in blading, seeing Filipinos skate, you starting a company, your company taking a subcultural stranglehold, OGs coming back... Who else you like? A Tribe Called Quest. What a ride.

[@edwardireland4377]

So much love for this video! Thanks for everything you’ve done for skating Jon! I’m off to buy myself a hoodie

[@Jerred_with_2Es_and_2Rs]

I was onboard and pre ordered the original 908s and im currently on 909s, so happy to see THEM doing well.

[@jamiebrown7280]

dang this was dope. VG4 stayed on repeat in high school. Wish you guys the best

[@ryanstone925]

Dear Jon, I am 39 and grew up as the "aggressive" skate scene emerged and grew and remember getting your (and Randy's) autograph sometime in the late 90s at Woodward Skate Camp when I was in my teens. To this day I cannot look at a rail, ledge, or stairs without visualizing the endless possibilities on blades. I love watching your videos and am curious to know what the current market is in the inline world knowing how much has changed since the sport began. I wish you only the best and will look into your merchandise (this body cannot handle what it used to, amazed to see that you still skate regularly!).

[@megajohnson1984]

Jon inspired me and my friends so much in our teens back in the 90’s. His style was the best, we always tried to take little bits of his style and recreate it out on the street and parks. Those were the days. Brought a big smile to my face to stumble across this video. It’s been 20 years or so since I bladed. Just brought a new set! Here’s to it!

[@stuartsmith5590]

Well deserved 👏 Here's to the continual growth of a skating icon and the vision that he has created 🙌

[@randmcnally.]

it's a big fucking deal that this guy runs this brand the way he does. thank you Jon Julio - you've done so much for skating. you deserve all the success in the world!

[@d.r6575]

Nice video ! Never give up Jon and welcome back in Paris if there is any THEM EU Tour!

[@cmcskate1985]

i just got back into skating after a pretty long time off, and what I'm really enjoying now are the the life stories that are taking more of a center stage in videos like this. The tricks are amazing, but learning about everyone's journeys as they get older, develop, and mature as people is inspiring. It's very personal and you can understand a person more as you learn about their life and adversities. Fantastic video.

[@AdrianCundy]

Love these kind of videos and that I can support you and the company. Keep going Jon 🔵🔵🔵🔵

[@joel8750]

Very admirable for someone like Jon to be so dedicated to something he is passionate about. Crazy to think that someone who has been doing this for so long is still doing it and still in business.

[@bladingisdad]

Such a nice edit. Getting to see roadhouse skate again, and ramos killing it was epic. Im at one of my local parks every morning 6 am six days a week. Old man sh*t. Im about two hours away, but if I am in the area I am coming to skate early morning for sure. Those hoodies and shirts are ill. Keep grindin!!!

[@MarvSik]

Legend, skated once with Jon Julio at Silver Creek HS in the 90s 🤙

[@studiodude1]

Jon, so great to see you doing what you love and doing it well! Thank for all the support you gave in our years of holding the James Short Memorial Session. James would approve! And, your kids are adorable!

[@andrewedgerton]

Wow Jon. I can’t tell you how back those clips take me. I must have watched them 100 times. Thanks for the trip down memory lane and the incredible inertia you’ve helped to inject into the industry for a whole new generation of memories. Cheers!!

[@Travis732]

That's a beautiful thing!! I love what you're doing salute from west Virginia. Keep up the awesome work. ❤🤘🔥

[@crabapples1995]

Wonderful man. I don’t skate anymore but Jon has always been striving to keep the sport looking creative/smart/fashionable against all odds and when you’re on the outside looking in a and seeing the dedication to his work and the culture it’s really commendable.

[@bryangibney]

So glad to see this story. Jon was one of the original OG skaters and still kills it.

[@james-ted-garland]

Just when I thought I couldn't love Jon Julio any more. What an absolute legend he is. Seeing those clips from vg4 brought back so many memories. I still know it word for word

[@enrique7180]

Good to see the skaters from my time! Recently heard about the Airborne screening with Shane McDermott. Looking forward to it!!

[@robertpaul1435]

Damnnn Jon and roadhouse! im going to start back up now!

[@visarar1727]

I've looked up to Jon since I was a young kid, I'm so impressed with him to this day. What a true role model. Thank you Jon for all youve done for this guy.

[@Spanken]

And thank you Jon. The community thanks you too man.

[@IanF5]

Jon, thank you for everything you have done and continue to do for the culture and sport.

[@bavarianhero]

Thank you Don Julio and above all God for giving you the chance!

[@telepathy90]

If anyone could do it it’s Jon! Thank you so much for all the work you’ve put in over the years!

[@surfininmy40s]

You still got the best fish brain in the business. 🤙🏽

[@drewbachrach]

Jon Juilo is a national treasure. Long Live Them

[@jaimelalinde7140]

Damn, Jon Julio was my icon growing up. His was the style I was trying to imitate. Props on the vision and the company Spizer rolls up: *Spice Girls track begins*

[@proffessasvids]

Yes Jon!!! Mega love guys!!! Xx

[@Steve_Steinmetz]

Hell yeah! Beautiful piece of work Ivan! Great Man, great brand, greatest legacy in blading.

[@DomWest]

Beautiful piece. Thanks for everything Jon and Ivan! ❤️

[@g-funk484]

dom the o.g.

[@moonstarghhhj7245]

Lots of New Jersey rollerbladers look up to Jon Julio much respect.

[@stevepimp4267]

::STANDING OVATION:: 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@morgan_lynch]

Incredible to watch! Bravo 👏🏻

[@mrbrownsgoldies6172]

You guys look awesome!!- Sharp as a sword... We love you guys, never stop

[@Overtime_DAD]

I remember watching the 90's groove vids, immediately after getting me and the boys to meet up at our middle school building in town and hit every curb we could skate! We owe it all to julio!

[@BarbWaltersMusic]

Warms my heart to see Jon and Randy ripping

[@ratcowfishfilms]

That curved rail top soul was so sick. Dude's still got it, for sure!

[@christycullen2355]

Jon is such a legend in this game. Thank you for everything

[@theracingnoodle]

Huge respect to Jon for his continuing love and involvement with skating for so long now. Keep up inspiring everyone!

[@lucaspauken]

Of all the people who have nut hangers in the industry, julio deserves it. Keep gettin those products out. Keep expanding the industry. KEEP THOSE ROYALTIES UP! ...and keep the coffee commin man!

[@kevarank]

Beautiful video 💙 and proud being a blader with this great community! Thank you all for your work! And this skates even fits my wide as hell feet haha! Greetings from Germanys North 💙

[@KyRoD_]

I used to roller skate back in 2012, and stuff like this made me feel super motivated to get a pair and get outside!

[@AJOrbit]

This makes me want to keep skating.

[@XbunkerXballerX7127]

I'm buying a pair of them skates after watching this. Good job boys.

[@SunCityGamer]

I swear on everything I love but the original design for the skate had a revit design on the cuff. So on instagram I messaged Jon about the potential for removing the cuffs to have to different colors and setups. Well he actually said "hold up a minute quick design change." That was fucking amazing to me cause I'm pretty sure no one had asked him that. Now you can definitely switch out your cuffs. That was years ago but I'll never forget that.

[@transit_co2978]

What an awesome watch. Makes me hopeful.

[@danieljensenfreeman]

THEM just getting started. Big future ahead

[@domcologne6993]

So amazing, thanx for sharing and good luck on Valo 6. I'll watch it later on Amzn prime 🤟🏼👊🏼

[@ginogotelli]

This was hella dope!!! Thank you for this.

[@shockwave82]

great video, looking forward to next time I'm in Santa Ana

[@00ABBITT00]

All gave some, some gave all.

[@crabapples1995]

Perfectly said.

[@christinahorcajo2189]

at 4:24 is Thomas Russel Middle School back in the day when i 1st fell in love with skating in Milpitas

[@tmttmf]

So sick, my next pair gotta be Them now for sure 🖤🏴‍☠️

[@TimParker]

BIGUP JON + THEM

[@nojesseknows]

I'm not crying, you're crying.

[@yanceyboyz]

I can't tell you how much I love this! ♥️

[@austinpaz2174]

this is awesome, love everything youre doing jon!

[@austinpaz2174]

haha the best ending also

[@Qvsworld-sp2mo]

definitely looking forward to joining the culture .

[@DoNotReanimate]

That Dude was the reason to start skatin. Best choice in my life. And Holy Smoke, He did Not lost any style!!

[@KeyFur_NYC]

Ill have to get a pair of them skates soon. I still ride my Remz but Ill need some new ones eventually and Its rad to see that jon is the owner of them. I was sad when I didnt see Valo anymore but finding that you have been able to go this route is definitely awesome news. I still have my daily bread magazines and a ton of Video groove VHS takes. I even still have some England clothing/bag as well as mindgame and fiction. Id never wanna relive highschool but I wouldnt say no to reliving the days when I was fearless and wouldnt hestiate to try some crazy rail or soemthing. Its still fun to skate but much more reserved these days. The ground hurts so much more 😅

[@georgematthew1682]

Thanks for everything legend 🙌 I’m sure the whole industry would melt if you put Roadhouse on and gave him a pro skate. He hella deserves it and that shit would sell a million 💪

[@aztro187]

Jon julio was so good back in the day... He had a great style

[@larue1584]

Merci guys for this, it is such an inspiration for all of us!

[@Raphaelinline]

So sick! Julio inspires me

[@tomsharman]

really into these BTS vibe videos, great work and really interesting. kinda makes me wanna skate even more!

[@mmarko301]

Dream come true! Nice.