I am a SKATEBOARD GEEK
PROFILE
He started skateboarding in the second grade and moved to Tokyo in 2017. . He currently works at MORTAR TOKYO, a select store that combines skateboarding and fashion. PUMA
SKATEBOARDING, and appears in his second video, "Ivy," which was released in July.
Instagram:@mantalow_
Aiming to be a symbol of the skater.
-Are there any pointers for choosing shoes?
The form is either rugged or sleek , or both. . I choose the form to match the silhouette of my pants. . To be honest, I am not the type of person who cares much about fashion, and my clothes are all solid colors. . That's why I think shoes stand out.
-Have you tried on the "Palermo Vintage" and how do you like them?
. The form fits Japanese feet and is easy to wear. Many European brand shoes have a narrow form, but Puma's shoes are wide and easy to wear. But "Puma" shoes are wide and easy to wear.
-Is there anything you are conscious of when skateboarding?
Do something different every day. Let me put it this way, I don't do what I can. . because when you try new things, you see a new you, too. . But even if I say there are tricks I can do, there is no perfect makeup. I don't think there is anyone who has mastered skateboarding yet.
-If you had to pick one interesting thing about skateboarding, what would it be?
For example, in soccer, the competition focuses on physical ability and skill, such as running and kicking a ball. But in skateboarding, there is the value of being able to do tricks and not being able to do tricks. And each has its own coolness. I think it's interesting that there are many ways to do tricks at high speeds, jump high, and do dangerous and technical things.
-Do you have an ideal image of skateboarding?
Most skaters are not convinced because there is an aesthetic of pursuing what can't be done. So, I want to be a symbol for skaters. I want to be a symbol for skaters, like, "If you watch this person's video, you will understand everything. Each skater has his/her own style, though. They all have their own style, like going over things, or rails, or curling, etc. . First of all, I would like to be a symbol of one of those styles.
