Tony Hawk visits Stadium Goods in New York City to go sneaker shopping. He shares memories of wearing Nike shoes in the 1986 film "The Search for Animal Chin" and how they were given to the skate team by someone connected to Jordan. Hawk talks about his favorite shoes, including the original Vans and Airwalks, which he considers iconic designs that have stood the test of time. He also discusses his own shoe line, which was affordable and available at Kohl's, and how it was important for him to create a line that was accessible to a wider audience. Additionally, Hawk expresses his admiration for the brand Supreme, which is rooted in skate culture, and how it validates skating across the board. In the end, Hawk purchases five pairs of sneakers, including some for his kids, and promotes his video game "Tony Hawk's Skate Jam."
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. Tony Hawk is at Stadium Goods in New York City.
2. Tony Hawk wore Nike shoes in the movie "The Search for Animal Chin".
3. The original Nike shoes worn by Tony Hawk in the movie are now very valuable.
4. Tony Hawk got a semi-sponsorship with Vans after wearing Nike shoes in the movie.
5. Tony Hawk created a trick called the "Airwalk".
6. Tony Hawk's friend was the shoe designer for Airwalk.
7. Tony Hawk wore Puma shoes for a while due to a potential sponsorship deal.
8. Puma ultimately decided not to sponsor Tony Hawk.
9. Tony Hawk had a shoe line called Hawk that was sold at Kohl's.
10. The Hawk line was created to provide affordable skate shoes.
11. DC and Vans eventually entered the market and pushed the Hawk line out.
12. Tony Hawk attended the Supreme premiere.
13. Tony Hawk supports Supreme because it promotes good skating and is rooted in skate culture.
14. Tony Hawk's kids helped him choose which shoes to buy at Stadium Goods.