Vans SPoT x Russ Pope Sk8-Hi Shoe Release

Vans flags flying and good weather for our Russ Pope x SPoT release party!
Date: September 17, 2013
Photographer: Mikah Collins

Here's Russ putting the finishing touches on the first mural he painted.
Date: September 17, 2013
Photographer: Frank Branca

The shop team had the shoes set up with some fresh SPoT private label goods.
Date: September 17, 2013
Photographer: Mikah Collins

Casey Wayne

SPoT Wheel Bite commander Casey Wayne was giving away free SPoT and Vans gear all day.
Date: September 17, 2013
Photographer: Frank Branca

Some of the Jitt Squad that destroyed the bowl jam
Date: September 17, 2013
Photographer: Frank Branca

Vans was serving up hot, fresh waffles for the crowd!
Date: September 17, 2013
Photographer: Mikah Collins

Alex Bibiloni

FSEC member Alex Biblioni makes it out for all our events
Date: September 17, 2013
Photographer: Frank Branca

Everyone was enjoying the free breakfast courtesy of Vans.
Date: September 17, 2013
Photographer: Mikah Collins

Russ was here bright and early mixing up paint, ready to sweat it out in the Tampa heat.
Date: September 17, 2013
Photographer: Mikah Collins

Uncle Sam Bellipanni

Uncle Sam with a huge fs flip. It must be that waffle grip.
Date: September 17, 2013
Photographer: Frank Branca

And it begins!
Date: September 17, 2013
Photographer: Mikah Collins

Alejandro Burnell

Alejandro flying over his homie Giancarlo.
Date: September 17, 2013
Photographer: Frank Branca

The first pair went out early, good looks on getting them while you can.
Date: September 17, 2013
Photographer: Mikah Collins

Russ steady killin' it!
Date: September 17, 2013
Photographer: Mikah Collins

After seeing SPoT local Paris slam with out getting hurt, I want to pad up and learn some new skateboard maneuvers.
Date: September 17, 2013
Photographer: Frank Branca

Andy Johnson

Innetech inventory master, Andy Johnson kept the grill full all day. Thanks for the burgers & beer, Vans!
Date: September 17, 2013
Photographer: Mikah Collins

Uncle Sam Bellipanni

SPoT team rider Uncle Sam hyped to shred a pair of Russ Pope Sk8 Hi's!
Date: September 17, 2013
Photographer: Mikah Collins

Russ taking a minute to hook up boards for the homies.
Date: September 17, 2013
Photographer: Mikah Collins

The old and the new. Sneakerheads came out to support and grab another Vans x SPoT collab shoe.
Date: September 17, 2013
Photographer: Mikah Collins

Russ putting in the final touches.
Date: September 17, 2013
Photographer: Mikah Collins

Finished piece #1. Watching this all go down was awesome! We're hyped to have a new piece in the courtyard.
Date: September 17, 2013
Photographer: Mikah Collins

Brian Schaefer

Brian approves! Russ approves!
Date: September 17, 2013
Photographer: Mikah Collins

Ollie Tawoosi

Ali Tawoosi came out blasting a crail for the beginning of the bowl jam!
Date: September 17, 2013
Photographer: Matt Wiley

Alex Bibiloni

Alex Bibiloni coming through with a BS Boneless.
Date: September 17, 2013
Photographer: Matt Wiley

Giancarlo Scalise

Giancarlo coming in hot, hyping up kids and adults alike.
Date: September 17, 2013
Photographer: Matt Wiley

Alejandro Burnell

Alejandro's smooth sugarcane.
Date: September 17, 2013
Photographer: Matt Wiley

Came out from the bowl jam to see Russ's second piece had come to life!
Date: September 17, 2013
Photographer: Mikah Collins

Alejandro Burnell

I get all these foot plants mixed up so I will just call this one a belly tap off the crazy shoeless redneck
Date: September 17, 2013
Photographer: Frank Branca

Alex Sandino aka Dirt Weasel

Dirt Weasel with the melon over the hip.
Date: September 17, 2013
Photographer: Frank Branca

Derick Glancy

As the rain started, everyone headed for cover except Derick Glancy who was hyped about it.
Date: September 17, 2013
Photographer: Mikah Collins

Kai Brookins

Little man getting some in the bowl jam.
Date: September 17, 2013
Photographer: Frank Branca

Congrats to the winners From left to right: Brian Adams, Alejandro Burnell, Alex Sandino, Asher Lakes, Giancarlo Scalise, Ali Tawoosi. Thanks to everyone who came out, and to Vans for putting this together! A huge thanks to Russ Pope for the two new art pieces in the courtyard!
Date: September 17, 2013
Photographer: Mikah Collins