Brazillian pro skater Michel Prado receives his firt pro model! It features his hadnwritten signature in the tongue and his nickname MICHEL in the back strap tag. The Gawds Michael Prado Pro boot only is the perfect hybrid between hardboot and softboot.

A glassfiber reinforced plastic shell with integrated lining guarantees the most comfortable fit possible whilst keeping you in direct control. The cuff provides great support and flexibility, while the 45° velcro strap ensures excellent heel lock. The new soulplate is an improved version of the highly popular USD VII souplate.

Finally after years of development I’m releasing my own skate, this is a really big deal for me because making the move to becoming an independent skater and having the freedom to finally create something I’m truly proud of. - Franky Morales.

Gawds Complete Skate w/ Kizer fluid frame and Franky Morales Gawds wheels

• 45 powerstrap and top buckle
• Cuff: special nylon material
• Shell: Composite material with Nylon snd glass-fiber combination
• Inside lining: microfiber and SBR
• Padding: triple density foam
• Soulplate: machined UHMW material, super long lasting and durable
• Flip-able and interchangeable, two groove options

Complete setup: $439.99 ; Boot Only: $349.99.

Available on Gawds.co.

Gawds Franky Morales. Pic: Blade_tech. Photo: Feetblading.

Inspired by the Nike Air Jordan 12 (thanks Mehdi Guebli)

More Skates Media on the Powerslide (July 2017) Catalogue. Shadow, USD Aeons: Rachard Johnson, Carlos Pianowski, Albert Hooi & Billy O’Neill, USD Aeons, USD Quantum, USD VII Clan, USD Sway Team III, USD Realm Team, USD Transformer, USD Carbon Team, USD Carbon Free Team. Thanks Goutofashion.

USD Aeon Allstar Limited Edition Collection - USD Skates 2017 is the 20th anniversary of USD Skates and we are celebrating it big time with a limited-edition collection of USD AEON skates.

Resembling some of our most iconic designs as a tribute to the most iconic & influential skaters from the past two decades: Billy O’Neill, Carlos Pianowski, Albert Hooi & Rachard Johnson. The Aeon 60 Allstar skates are out now worldwide!

Upside Down (USD) Skates, magazine ad, featuring Thrones skates as well as Arlo Eisenberg, Jon Julio & Josh Petty pro models. Photo: Coma Blade.