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If you’re a fan of Gustav Tønnesen, you might've noticed this technical wizard recently rolling around in Mark Gonzales’ Aloha Super quite a bit. Good eye, if so, but there's actually a pretty good reason.

Yep, adidas Skateboarding decided to make it official, pairing two of our favorite Three Stripes riders together for a new release—the Aloha Super x Gustav Tønnesen. Gonz and Gustav might come from different generations (and different parts of the world), but their style and influence work together seamlessly, and this collab shows exactly why.

Dropping tomorrow, August 23rd, the shoe will be hitting skateshops worldwide and, judging by first impressions, it’s going to move fast. These things are slick! Gonz has undoubtedly made the shoe iconic and with this updated Gustav design treatment? Instant classic. No debate.

“Inspired by archival adidas fencing shoes, the Aloha Super has been Mark Gonzales’ go-to shoe for years,” adidas mentions on its site. “Updated with new colors and designed with insights from The Gonz, the Aloha Super features a comfortable cupsole construction, suede and nubuck upper, and a grippy semi-translucent sole.”

Gustav’s talent is undeniable. He makes the most mind-melting tricks look effortless, and it’s not just what he does—it’s how he does it. In fact, the dude is in a class of his own, as far as I'm concerned. If you aren't familiar with his skating, you have some homework to do. Seriously, you do. Need somewhere to start? Tap that post below.

Seeing Gonz and Gustav ripping through the streets together almost gives me chills. The amount of originality and creativity between these two is honestly almost scary. Just another reason this collab is bound to be a hit. Where's the supporting edit, dudes!?

Again, the shoe drops August 23rd at skateshops and the adidas site. You know what to do.

This article first appeared on TransWorld Skateboarding and was syndicated with permission.

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