Europe’s best 15 skate shop teams went to battle in Breda’s Pier 15 Skatepark, determined to be crowned Shop Riot champions of 2017. The finals were captivating with both teams nailing tricks on every obstacle of the course. However, it was Belgium’s Skate Boutique who came out victorious after an indisputable display of skill from start to finish.
A big ‘thank you’ goes out to those who joined us along the way: the stores, the teams, the fans, skateparks and everyone in-between. Special thanks also goes out to Richt for bringing his artistic charm to the event, Nixon and the people of Breda, plus all those who helped host such a legendary final in Holland.
About Vans Shop Riot: Vans Shop Riot celebrates the teams and the independent stores that make our scene what it is.
The contest series assembles the best skateshop teams across Europe to battle it out in front of live audiences in pursuit of being crowned the skateshop champions of Europe. #VANSSHOPRIOT
About Vans: Vans®, a VF Corporation (NYSE: VFC) brand, is the original action sports footwear, apparel and accessories brand. Vans authentic collections are sold globally in more than 75 countries through a network of subsidiaries, distributors and international offices. Vans also owns and operates more than 450 retail locations around the world. The Vans brand promotes the action sports lifestyle, youth culture and creative self-expression through the support of athletes, musicians and artists and through progressive events and platforms such as the Vans Triple Crown of Surfing®, the Vans U.S. Open of Surfing, Vans Pool Party, Vans Custom Culture, Vans Warped Tour®, and Vans’ cultural hub and international music venue, the House of Vans.
Vans Top Athletes: Anthony Van Engelen, Geoff Rowley, Kyle Walker, Chima Ferguson, Gilbert Crockett, Tony Trujillo, Joel Tudor, Leila Hurst, Nathan Fletcher, Dane Gudauskas, Tanner Gudauskas, Patrick Gudauskas, Dakota Roche, Scotty Cranmer