Footwork Skate

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Overview

Footwork Skateboards is a Russian skateboarding brand based in Vladivostok, producing skateboards, decks, wheels, griptapes, and trucks.³⁴ It focuses on themed series and pro-model designs for local riders.³

History

Footwork Skateboards was founded around 2009 in Vladivostok, Russia.³ The brand released the Wardogs series, featuring military-themed skateboards with stylized logos and pro-models for riders Andrey Fedotenkov and Boris Oleinikov, inspired by Full Metal Jacket and Top Gun billboards.³ It collaborated with designers on price point and pro-model graphics, including a Spring 2018 collection.⁴⁵

Product Lines

Product Line	Positioning	Price Range
Wardogs series (military-themed skateboards)	Themed pro-models for Russian riders	$50 - $150
Price point skateboards	Affordable entry-level decks	$30 - $80
Pro-model skateboards	Rider-specific designs	$70 - $120

Manufacturing

Products are manufactured in Russia, with production of over 12 skateboard decks, wheels, griptapes, and trucks through collaborations with local partners like Ottyag over more than three years.³

Notable Products

Wardogs series skateboards - Military-themed decks with Footwork logo and pro-models for Andrey Fedotenkov and Boris Oleinikov.
Spring 2018 collection - New skateboard designs created by external designer for Footwork.
Pro-model for Boris Oleinikov - Custom rider deck in Wardogs series inspired by Top Gun.

Reputation

Footwork Skateboards is recognized among Russian skate enthusiasts for its local production and collaborations with designers on unique, themed graphics.³⁴⁵ It maintains a niche presence with pro-models for domestic riders, though limited international visibility exists.³ No widespread criticisms noted in available sources.

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