OVNI

OVNI skate brand was the brain child of Steve Berra (pro skater), Sean Clarke, Janelle Nga and myself. The concept we were tasked to create was a longer lasting skate shoe. With the assistance of Steve Berra and Mike Taylor (pro skater), we set out on a 2 year journey to find a balance between form and function in the skate environment. We tested many iterations of outsoles, upper patterns, ergonomic footbed combinations and materials to create the ultimate pro model.

Our final test was to create a full out war on our shoes at The Berrics (private indoor skatepark) in downtown LA by inviting core skaters to wear test our shoes. After putting our shoes through the most excruciating beatings (courtesy of the skateboarders), the wear testers were very excited about the results.