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For people who are new to skating, or for people who don't skate at all, it might come as a surprise to find out that a lot of skaters hate Zumiez. At first, it might be a little confusing, since it seems like a store that skaters would like, but very few skaters actually go there. In this video, we go over why skaters hate Zumiez, and pretty much every other mall store like Pacsun, Tillys, etc.
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[@SkateBox]

Ever wonder what happened to CCS? kzbin.info/www/bejne/forXmp1pfdiXo7c

[@llgarboll3570]

Nah not really

[@Thebasicnoob490]

Where should I get a skate board?

[@gusboles1352]

honestly as a guy who works at zumiez and has been skating for almost 12 years now, it really depends on where you are. when i was a kid zumiez really helped me get into skating and whatnot, but that’s bc where i live, skaters only have zumiez as a skate shop, there’s none around me at all. so i agree for the most part, but if you’re in a place i was and still am, zumiez helps a lot. it also gives skaters a job they don’t wanna blow their brains out at 🤷‍♂️

[@grimace2871]

u think the ones in miami or nyc or nj are fine?

[@soysausesamurai1342]

my boy what store you in dawg ?

[@quinnrobinson3776]

I went to zumeiz for my first board and they seemed like legit skates who knew what they were talking about, but then i realized the the workers recommended stuff that was super expensive to make me spend more, like they said the best shoes were the $70 doller ones but then later i saw shoes that were the same just all black, and only for $30 dollers

[@soysausesamurai1342]

@@quinnrobinson3776 true that may be I am a bit guilty of also showing the more expensive options not because I want you to buy it but to show you there are more expensive/longer lasting products and skating most definitely not cheap but being able to spend an extra $10/$20 on a good sturdy pair of skate shoes can make a world of difference than constantly coming back and buying the same cheap pair over and over

[@duck80085]

Amen it’s the only place around That has skateboards

[@angelgabriel4253]

i like the stuff zumiez has like the cloths and the skateboards i think zumiez is cool but its really good to support local shops

[@GoldenGhost2007]

Yeah I agree

[@joshd270]

Not every town has local shops

[@angelgabriel4253]

Yeah ik I don’t either it sucks

[@traill8040]

Exactly, ain’t nothing wrong with zumiez

[@rodrigoblandon2355]

I don't have a local shop

[@thecjwolfpack]

The thing I like about Zumiez is that you can often find them in malls and other residential areas which is good for people (like me) who don't have a proper skateshop in their area that want to start skating.

[@paulthomas4863]

I’m really not sure why I started skating. I just picked up a bored one day and I started going at it, and found out I was into it so I got better gear the only place I could go was Zumiez. because I don’t think there’s any other skate shops in my area. If there was I would go check them out. By the way, I like Longboards.

[@sdvandergriff]

@@paulthomas4863 I feel you, I live in a pretty big Midwest city and there’s literally no other skate shop to go to, we have like 2 zumies and that’s it. For being the only option, it’s been pretty dope. I’m just glad a physical skate shop still exists at all to be real

[@chromuimexe]

In my opinion, Zumiez has good clothes, shoes, and even some good graphics on the decks. But sometimes I think that the "Skate Culture" can be a little stupid. The people working at places like Zumiez just want a job. They don't need to be an expert at skateboarding to work there. And sometimes there is no "local skate shop" so Zumiez, West 49, etc. Is the better option.

[@isaiahrichards9319]

Waaaah

[@TaejinTakeover]

Who said they needed to be a skateboarding expert?

[@hugolussier8234]

Just look at it that way, who’s the person you are the most likely to support, someone that is passionate about what they are doing or someone that pretend, but yeah I get it if their is no other option

[@eggshells7514]

The real deal is that local skate shops have been developing the skate culture and skate scene in their area.With out local skate shops there would be no skaters. The products that zumiez sell are targeted for skaters. You see the picture now? Zumiez is trying to take the hard work that skate shops have made and profit themselves without giving back

[@boxii2065]

yh sure but in my town a zumiez store opened and a local skateshop that hosted local tournaments , that builded diy parks and other stuff eventually ran out of business

[@geckobirdfavs]

I decided to drive the extra hour to find a more local skate shop in Sacramento, long story short the owner gave us some barely used specialized bamboo boards for free and I've never stopped skating ever since. Love the bamboo boards, and love that guy, can never remember his name, we call them skate god.

[@relaxxed_]

my local skateshop sells shaved hawaiian ice and I swear its the best idea they've ever had. my family used to go there all the time for it despite not even skating, and now i go to buy skating stuff too. but i know for a fact its keeping the doors open, as it gives non-skaters a reason to go in, and its right next to the biggest park in town and the skatepark

[@SaltSpirits]

would go absolutely nuts on a hot day after a mission

[@zombieattacker5221]

"They sell the image of what they think skateboarding is " has always been true whenever a corporation sees potential dollars in a sub culture like what happened with metal or punk but it's almost always like five years after it peaked

[@jeffheyer7783]

Haha I noticed this… especially if you live in a Midwest town. I’ve noticed most of the popular trends take years to filter down to the Midwest for some reason…

[@ALittleAnusHole]

yeah but metal is still super popular

[@twulie]

zumiez doesn’t label themselves as a skate shop, they started as a clothing shop and added skating and snowboarding stuff later on, they explain in the interviewing process that they’re not a skate shop but they also ask if u have experience skateboarding and/or snowboarding

[@turkeygablegable]

My local zumiez has a really nice dude there with the same name as me and he actually skates. Hes a great dude. He built my second skateboard for me

[@gamify4228]

Luckily zumies doesn’t exist in the uk and my local skate shop has been open for years now and recently they built a mini ramp at our shit tiny skatepark

[@lovecatlolamc4572]

I think our verson is route one

[@jdhearn3708]

Growing up I got into skating when I was about 13 and my friend introduced me to it I got all my stuff from a small skateshop just outta town I went back there 11 years later it was still the absolute best, loved it the best part of my life has been getting back into skating just after I got my job

[@thatshredkidn4924]

Yo, u can't say that people who shop a Zumiezl don't skate. That's just not true

[@SkateBox]

6:39

[@Daniel00232]

I find it funny how the skating culture has been marketed as free spirited and underground but some of them tend to be very judgemental on things like how you grab your own skateboard and how you dress, not the true spirit of skate.

[@Crvnbrry]

Of course its good to support local skate shops but Zumiez is the closest thing to me, so when I get my new board I'm gonna go to Zumiez. Of course it not being skater owned is a downside and I agree that most employees there don't know what they're talking about, but at the end of the day, Zumiez is still a skate shop I don't care what anyone says. Its a plus that I like a lot of the clothing that they sell too.

[@mashiron7945]

im new to skateboarding, and i definitely agree with the overall message of the video, but i have no choice but to shop at zumiez because there are no skate shops anywhere near where i live, even my nearest zumiez is an hour to an hour and a half away

[@animeedits9036]

Ima be honest for me when I went to zumiez the people working there actually helped and they new what they were doing. I guess not all the zumiez places are like that.

[@knutjilken8654]

Don’t know how companies that sell skate stuff that skaters hate can become so big.

[@waterbottlettv]

It’s cuz it’s not owned by skaters who just wanna skate and ride the vibes. It’s owned my money grabbing businessmen who know how to work the market. Skating is so anti-sellout that the community is lowkey shooting themselves in the foot, causing the companies that don’t care if they sell out to sell out even bigger.

[@zacharymonrose2725]

Because most people who are interested in skater culture/fashion don’t actually skate. So with a ratio like that it’s just more profitable to cater towards them then us.

[@sadboiindigo3854]

@@waterbottlettv no it’s because local skateshops keep the community fresh and new and it gives back to local skaters and brands

[@ganymedehedgehog371]

In the same way GameStop became huge and Barnes and noble used to. Core fans of those hobbies didn’t like either store but they made the stores available and accessible. Local skate shops are cool and all but they’re rare.

[@coache1nine]

While I can agree that they may not be the best choice, for many, it's the only choice. My son was not a skater before he bought his first board, but he wanted to go to Zumiez, because he was familiar with them. The store we went to was very knowledgeable and did a great job. As a skater myself, I was able to give some insight to the type and how to pick out a board. When I got back into boarding, I bought my board from there. I could have gone online, but I chose not to. Yes, Zumiez is a corporate owned store, but people need to understand the mission of Corporate America before entering it. Their goal is to make money, as with any business. Small business should be supported, but the consumer needs to educate himself before spending their time and money. Every car salesman doesn't know cars, every beautician doesn't know cosmetics. Skateboarding is no different. Do your homework as a consumer and spend your money accordingly

[@alexisheckman8564]

something that might bring peace of mind: Zumiez employees have to be certified to sell and build you a board. As an employee (who longboards) i always like to ask experienced skater their fav brands and why so i am more knowledgeable about trick/street riding. Overall it's a great company who treats their employees kindly, hence why i appreciate them so much.

[@jonahwolf3142]

I just got a pre setup board from there and I’m new to skating. Now I know why my friend went quiet when I told him I got from Zumiez and the trucks were too loose. The people at the store where good looking sorry for getting sidetracked, The worker who was there didn’t seem like they know anything. The worst part is the worker told me they have been there for a year.

[@skullknightsfanboy8991]

Buy a skate tool to change the feel of the trucks

[@humanothumqn659]

They always come loose. Tightening them right off the press would damage the bushings

[@frankzillask8s50]

Yes someone once said they skated so i trusted them to set up my board and they forgot to sand the edges😔also they don't know much about them i had to help a new skater befor because he was looking for a good size and i had asked questions about what hes trying to get into more for the size:peep i dont even work there!!!

[@sadboiindigo3854]

Bro just go to your local shop because skateboarding has only survived from supporting your local shops

[@skullknightsfanboy8991]

@@sadboiindigo3854 I mean some people don’t have a local luckily my local is closer then zumiez but people only have zumiez

[@soysausesamurai1342]

not gonna lie I'm a manager at a Zumiez we try our best to host events for the skaters and for anyone who just wants to hangout and spend time with people in that age range but it kind of sucks paying the most of that outta pocket and it would be pretty cool to get some form of grants so we can help build community. one of our old co-workers opened a local skate shop downtown and we've been telling the locals to go there for decks. also i know not every employee skates but that doesn't some some of my subordinates from being excited to learn about the anatomy of a skateboard to help the lil homies get started with skating and most of the time they end up picking up a board themselves.

[@solog1114]

Last time i went to zumiez was 10 years ago so idk how it is now. But I didnt like how the employees all flocked to you trying to suggest stuff for you to buy. Just let me shop.

[@soysausesamurai1342]

@@solog1114 that's entirely valid dawg, most of the employees like the same thing you're shopping for and probably know a bit of hidden knowledge about what your looking at and also most employees just wanna have a conversation but they are just as awkward as customers lol.

[@patrickfitzsimmons1230]

I've genuinely taken an interest and been meaning to get into skating, so I'm glad this video exists so I know where to buy from beforehand

[@ericbethmann8798]

online u should buy from tactics

[@johnaustin1061]

As a manager of a Zumiez, they do support the community for skating, skaters, and host events. Most of us that work at my store skate and can build boards. I post clips all the time of people including myself and other coworkers skating the store. We even play customers in skate 💀. We carry Welcome, Hockey, Spitfire etc. All these reasons sound like something some kid said and never went into a store lol. The VP for California grew up skating and is a friend of mine. He knows all the Seattle skate scene and Oregon skate scene. We even talk about spots in skate parts. Idk man… people just need something to hate these days.

[@user-qx4lf2il1t]

I live in alaska, where in my town we dont have a local skateshop, but we have a zumies. And most of the employees actually skate, and give good tips. So zumies kind of has a special place in my heart cus thats where i learned to skate

[@duck80085]

The one I went to helped me pick the best for me and helped lean me away from longboards and get a regular one told me how to get soft wheels to make it able to cruise he also taught me how to adjust my wheels and trucks he even taught a kid how to ride who bought his first skateboard. He told me he’d be starting a skate camp. They all had there skateboards there and they where doing kick flips while no one was there and it’s the only place that sells skateboards near me

[@SkateBox]

leave a like on the video for all the local skate shops out there tryna stay in the game 😤

[@louisg9218]

i wish i had a local shop😕

[@ivanman9090]

Yes sir 🥶🥶🥶🥶🥶🥶🥶🥶😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤

[@theTurboS_]

Shoutout to Socal Surf Shop

[@ot6711]

this mf used the same pic 2 times

[@DannyRakas]

Yeah 😎 yeah 😎 just

[@dskully667]

I think you should buy the stuff where ever you want as long as you skate and have fun with friends and with the things that you do but I also think buying from local skate shops is better specially for beginners

[@levihatake8647]

Nice vid man keep em comin💪

[@brandnew1-800]

As a zumiez manager myself here’s the catch… it’s a retail store it sells clothing more then skate stuff and if you got fired it was probably cause you weren’t good at selling , it’s not just about skating there yea it’s amazing if you know you’re shit but zumiez will take someone that doesn’t know nothing about skating but is a really good seller over a person that knows how to skate but trash in every other aspect

[@uncrownedking2117]

Sadly there isn't a locals near me, the closest thing I have is Zumiez. But the people there are nice and they do know how to skate. They helped me out alot when I was getting back into it.

[@johnnysanders-yl5gb]

A lot of the Zumies that I went to has some people that knew what they were talking about, it was usually the guy working with all the boards, trucks, bearings, and all that good stuff. I was actually surprised on how much the guy knew and he gave a lot of good advice that helped me build a decent custom board

[@creativemindsintp297]

I mean I've wanted to get into skating and the only shops that I could go to are online. Sometimes you wanna try things in person and I guess I don't really see a problem with this. Zumiez is a big company sure but that doesn't deter me away from it. Thanks for sharing though.

[@theTurboS_]

Skate box! It’s Republic Surf here! Have you been streamin? i’ve missed a lot

[@drillofthedeath879]

It’s like that video from Braille, a lot of people say it’s not a skate shop because they don’t support local skaters and stuff like that, but in some places that’s the only place some people have for skateboarding stuff, so in my opinion is it that bad (it still kinda is tho)

[@DeadEye456]

Being completely honest here, my first skateboard was a Speed Demons Walmart board and my second was a Baker complete from Zumiez. I still have the Zumiez board.

[@frankielfb]

ive never seen a zumiez shop before but this video has changed my perspective for life, also independent skate shops are way more unique and have really cool people running them.

[@jeffheyer7783]

When we were growing up, as kids, in midwest, our skate scene was crept localized to certain areas, and if you didn’t know about it, you were kind of on your own. Going to local skate shops, I have felt “neglected?” Because they didn’t know me, or I didn’t know everything about skating right away

[@Val_ayh]

god, I miss West 49 so much... I've only been in a Zumiez twice, 2 separate locations, and not a single employee knew what Alien Workshop was...

[@ReddAnderson]

I was just trying to look for a video to watch while I eat and now I’ve found a great one

[@AetherDreamSeeker]

I was so lucky that I found a great local skate shop for my first board. I recommend Insanity board shop in San Antonio, TX for anyone who happens to be in the area. Zumiez did get me seriously thinking about skating though before I got my board so I can give them that much.

[@GARRY_GRIND]

Love this video keep making them

[@itzyoboydex]

I've been back into Skating since July, and the closest place I could get a good skateboard was Zumiez in Sooner Mall. I got the $90 Lone Wolf Board and Holy shit did the wheels and bearings suck. Luckily within a few months I was able to get bones reds and bones 100s wheels and it feels so much better. I plan on skating the board until it breaks and going to an actual skate shop somewhere near where I live.

[@notachang6405]

Just don’t buy completes its like buying a pre built pc it’s overpriced and they only have enough to make some parts of the board rlly good if that makes sense

[@itzyoboydex]

@@notachang6405 noted, thanks for the advice

[@cykablyat114]

@@itzyoboydex never buy a complete

[@itzyoboydex]

@@cykablyat114 I know that now

[@notachang6405]

@@itzyoboydex yep

[@bladefury8607]

i have a really nice skate shop near me and 1 of the biggest things that they did is that they helped to create a a local professional skateboard manufacturer so that way the were able to cut around 50% of the shipping costs

[@ferralfennin9672]

As an Australian individual we don't have Zumiez retailors available likely anywhere in the country, we do however have a brand known as Fast Times which is a company owned by Zumiez, From what I can tell every single employee I have encountered within a fast times is a die hard skater and is are all seriously cool people Honestly love the place. Though I frequent a variety of skate shops other than Fast Times its honestly quite the pleasant experience when I do.

[@whoslilly]

im a beginner so this is crazy news to me because i got my first skateboard from zumiez, and the guy that helped me out was a skater himself and he reccomended all the good brands and types of wheels n where to start. rlly friendly and helpful, kinda depends where you are tho.

[@Ho-ran]

same experience here. And they didn't try to sell me the most expensive shit. I did research before going in there and they offered me a good package with good brands that got the job done, not just top of the line stuff, or cheap stuff either.

[@united_airsoft]

Loved this vid keep it up

[@vertx_ice2489]

Not to mention, how expensive it is. Legit, I was at the mall for Christmas shopping, and I popped in the store to look for a tech deck for a friend, but a single board was like 24 dollars. I went to target and got a pack of 10 for 30 bucks.

[@alowlytarnished5579]

Only reason I go there is to get my boards because my local shop closed down years ago...I feel ashamed everytime I go in. I even bought some new shoes to skate in the other day 😭

[@timothydisalvo759]

We are no longer around but Lifted apparel and boardshop was my fave shop. We built a skate park that is still around to this day.

[@MK-ly2fi]

I needed this cous i always see vids about skaters hating on zuumies but where im from everyone that works at zuumies skates so i was confused 😂

[@jdleviathan6319]

I just learned yesterday that we have a local skateshop here but I’ve never seen it or heard of it. Definitely going to support them just wish I bought my board there too but I already got that from zumiezs but still I like it’s design

[@JamesRolin]

Growing up in SoCal we always went to the local shops. I didn’t even k ow that a chain skate shop existed. Now in Montana it’s a sad scene. Zumiez is the closest thing there is here so it’s all online shopping for skating if you want anything other than some Vans.

[@grimshady]

getting into skating zumiez helped em out a lot since there arent any local skate shops around

[@jebjohn7934]

I’ve always hustled skateboards and parts from friends for a couple bucks and bought shoes from shoe stores so I’ve never been to a skate shop but luckily if I ever have to go in my area we have a couple local shops

[@th3rd3arplan3tradio]

I stopped skating 5 years ago but still watch videos & I have massive skate dvd/vhs collection. I live in okc & I remember back in 2005 local shops were all around. Then it narrowed down to malls. I miss Fast Forward skate shop.

[@JustTooManyPuppies]

once a skater, always a skater. even if you quit, but still appreciate it, youre a skater in my books.

[@iliekapples2130]

8:59 idk if u guys know this store or if this is just a coincidence but this is my local skate shop called 510 the community here is always so welcoming and i love having this amazing business get attention

[@hungryboy6832]

i got new trucks put on yesterday at zumiez because one of the bushings was popped and it was great there.

[@user-mu4je1lh7k]

I’ve been skateboarding for about a year now and I only have 2 “skate shops” near me, Zumiez and BC Surf and Skate and I go to both and all the employees I’ve met are super chill but the Zumiez employees definitely don’t know as much about skateboarding but they want to learn and most have boards. And the workers at the “real” skate shop are super cool and insightful about what brand of deck I should try out next or good for asking what shoes to get.

[@thefifthaceassociation]

I only had the two options where i live, Zumiez and a place called Industrial. Industrial was where all the actual skaters shopped, Zumiez was where the skaters Gf's shopped.

[@yosianderson4828]

my favorite skate shop is literally called "ollie's skate shop" and it's actually pretty good for being one of the only skate shops in town

[@emryzs]

dudeeee zumiez is really chill they have nearly a lot of stuff for skateboarders I actually got my first GOOD board from them on Sunday and the worker from there really helped me build it, but different experiences for everyone, but I’ll probably go again

[@justingillette8287]

I’m glad to see the puffy shoes back!!!

[@Chillin156]

Hey Skate Box last year I got into skateboarding and loved it and I wanted to learn how to do ollies and all the other tricks but now that the pandemic has loosened up I fell out of it any advice to get back in it

[@raptorjackson6397]

As Zumiez is the only skate store within a distance I can reach (as in I have to walk or skate) I enjoy Zumiez. It has the basics and that's all I need right now.

[@theTurboS_]

Buying a surfboard from somebody who longboards or can even stand up is the worst

[@garp9535]

I don't have a local skateshop, so my only choice is to go to Zumiesz atm, since it's close. But my first board was from a shop in San Diego

[@glitchedmuffin_official]

I got a few clothes from Zumies before I started skating (I’m a beginner tips would be helpful) but I didn’t know it was a skate shop and I liked the boards they had.

[@ColdSandwich200]

never even heard of zumiez till i started watching skateboard content to learn stuff thank god i have a local skateshop

[@alanluscombe8a553]

Zumiez is all some people have and it really depends on who is working there. There is a store in my town and the dude that works there has skates for 20 years and is awesome.

[@darela6911]

The zumiez employees were really nice and actually skate but its not the same for other people😢 BUT I DO SKATE MYSELF but i got a head injury recently and ive been skating for bout 8 months and the employees helped me pick out my first real skateboard(i had a walmart board before) but i had a really good time in the 3 times ive been there

[@kevin71794]

I used to share this sentiment a lot But now living in a state where skater owned shops are very few and far between, sometimes Zumiez is all you have and if you know what you’re looking for, you might just find it lol

[@krispyk.1786]

Saw this somewhere else- It’s a “kwik trip” skateshop- Sure maybe it’s isn’t a true skate shop, but they have the stuff u need on the fly

[@zoltar2374]

I live in Montana, so my local "skate shop" just mostly sells snowboards and stuff. So the only place I can get my skate stuff is at Zumiez.

[@helohi9701]

in my town we have a core skate shop and a Zumiez. I have been to both and I can definitely say that there is only one employee at my Zumiez who in his words "kinda skates" hence why I only buy from my core shop.

[@VTiOS]

I've shopped at Zumies occasionally. At this rate, in my city. I would rather shop at Zumies than West-49. W49 used to be the top dog here when it came to skate equipment, and since the WEM closure, it has become a shadow of what it once was through Zoo-York crap. Then again, I have my own skate shops that I go to that I prefer over both.

[@poopi69loopi]

my dad has been skating since ’98 and i go to zumiez with him alot, the employees know what theyre talking about and i know that cause my dad knows them and used to skate with them

[@jenkem69]

There was a zumiez at the mall in the my hometown and there was also a barber who made a back closet a little skate shop and even sold bmx bikes and I always went to the barber cuz he treated it like a skate shop where he barely made money if not just made his money back just to be able to get more kids boards/bikes! but I ALWAYS went to him for board instead of zumiez! Plus he had better prices! I swear you can get the same board at zumiez for way higher price than a skateshop! May not be like that anymore but still how messed up...

[@AND2FFCambassad]

I was confused until I realized my Zumiez is different than the ones you talk about. Just cause other people say you shouldn’t go to somewhere doesn’t mean you shouldn’t. My Zumiez is very nice and there is an employee who does skate there who I am friends with and we talk about our progress when I go to buy clothes.

[@smar1k359]

Nice video! Wanted to ask, what are the small companies that skaters support?

[@Snoosayt]

Look for skate shops in ur local area and try to buy there from now on to help support it

[@NuevoNarckotik]

My local skate shop is super cool, they get their guys down to the local skate park and bring pizza for the locals, would go there over any Zumiez.

[@haroldcampos9661]

I bought my first board in a bc skate shop in a shopping mall like 30mins away. Then everything got weird. Kids seemingly wanted to be either emo or wow characters or producers overnight. They also opened a giant zumiez face to face with the skate shop, they just closed up and left. They didn't even host a sale. It was like 6months later, I went to walk around one day and it wasn't there anymore. Zumiez was vast and mostly empty. With blink 182 shirts and other skate punk memorabilia visible from the windows. Then last week I decided to start skating again and I bought a bunch of discounted shoes, including 2 pairs of ishod weirs for $50 each from zumiez. Nike is another company that brought vanity and corporatism to skateboarding. Most other skate companies are like three possums in a trench coat.

[@user-ki2cl2cj2g]

Zumiez scammed me on numerous occasions when I was starting off skateboarding as a youth. I went into the store as a young ambitious skater and all I wanted was to get some new wheels on my skateboard and they told me that I wasn't able to replace my wheels then they told me they'd hook me up with a brand new setup and ended up giving me a used beat up complete that one of their employees were planning on throwing away which was a 8.38 and I was skating a 7.75 at the time, then they ended up taking my board away and gave it to some other older dude in the store who wanted it. This killed the ambitious nature inside of me, it killed my love for skating as a kid and I never was able to get that back due to how devastated I was. Since then my love for skating has been on and off, thanks a lot Zumiez!

[@MageeKicks]

I love zumiez they always have hella good deals on skate shoes. I’ve gotten a ton of vans for $30 that have the new pop Cush technology

[@NTEDOG561]

Ngl as a kid the local skaters used to clown and forbid anyone from shopping at the nearby Zumiez.”support your local skate shop!” But as an adult I will shop at Zumiez with no fucks I just don’t care anymore

[@DrMontrays]

I don't even skate but they have the most random high quality shirts and hoodies. I don't really buy the hoodies but I know that I like the designs on them. I do buy shirts though because of the variety and fitting. I am also not a poser, as I said before I don't skate. I don't like to buy any pants from Zumiez because I feel like as soon as I wear something like that, I'll immediately either look like a poser or a skater. I like "vintage" clothes like tees and sweatshirts, but its super hard thrifting in 20 different places just to find one stained vintage tee shirt in a size too big.

[@isaacmiles9031]

so happy i live in a city with such a big skate scene

[@brianruhland9537]

😆 I asked for a Thrasher once. They pointed me to clothes

[@laserflip]

I LOVE THIS CHANNEL!

[@ray.3134]

There is no skate shop ANYWHERE near me. Zumiez is 1 hour away and thats as good as it gets.

[@JUMPboy30]

I have a Zumiez in my mall and they knew exactly what they were doing when they put my skateboard together. and all companies need to bring in some type of money or else they wouldn’t exist

[@wockqueefa]

i remember when i took my little brother to zumies for his first skateboard, i know very little but they tried to sell him the biggest skateboard they had. we ended up driving another hour to a real skate shop that could actually help us

[@oop5488]

Zumiez is the only skate shop near me and it’s affordable for a complete deck instead of buying every part individual. Also sucks even more when you live in a small city and the local skate shops are like an hour and a half. Even the city I’m moving to doesn’t have a local skate shop. The nearest ones are like an hour and a half away

[@waterbottlettv]

The only time I bought from zumiez was because I was looking for this exact board (the enjoi whitey panda), I had wanted it since I was little. Not a single local shop carried it, so I sulked my way over to zumiez and what do you know, there it was. Such a feeling of dispair and shame as I was standing in the checkout line….. went and got some indies from the local shop afterwards to make myself fell better!!!😂

[@georgewoerner9913]

zumiez used to be pretty legit back in the day tho. like 2004-2008. there wasn’t a lot of skate shops near me, and they used to have a decent amount of events

[@retrorampage8429]

unfortunately I don't have a local skate shop near me so it makes it pretty hard to not buy stuff from Zumiez. But if there was a local skate shop I would buy stuff from there

[@CubingMadness]

I got a pretty rare zumiez, there's somebody that works there, and we are practically best friends. He owns a fewskateboards and has good advice for me, and also a few other people there too. I kinda don't really like that all zumiez are bad for advice, and even if it's most 9f them, you could find a good one, so please keep looking for good ones, and don't hate on all of them.

[@saro6043]

My friend made me buy something from Zumiez cause I lost a bet, so I was gonna buy Indy’s and told the guy if I can get 139s and he was like, “I don’t have 139s but I might have 136s”, I gave him the most confusing face because there’s no such thing as 136s and I told the dude I can clearly see the 139s and he told me there is no trucks called 139s and so I just bought a baker board cause I didn’t want to deal with him

[@nekomata_aero]

The Zumies near me is where i learned how to ollie the guy their was 100% a skater and even taught me how to get better with my balance, soooooo i think it's just depending on ur area

[@aarongameboy9178]

I mostly go to my local skate shop but I have been to zumies before and to my surprise the manager use to be sponsored