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It’s hard to not like John Shanahan’s skating. Whether his vibe is your vibe or not, real recognizes real, and like John himself, his skating is the real deal. 

DC Shoes just dropped a limited run of Shanahan's signature shoe in a strong Royal/Black colorway, and it's hitting skateshops as we speak. This limited JS-1 colorway pulls inspiration from the DC archives and looks as strong as it does stylish. Have you seen it? Get a closer look below:

As mentioned, the design pulls influence straight from the DC's deep archive and gives off an unmistakable late ’90s/early 2000s DC vibe. Yet, at the same time, these things are as sharp and modern as most skate shoes these days. Bold. Functional. Comfortable. It's the perfect shoe for ripping the streets and everyday wear—a classic win-win.

As far as John's skating, the dude's style can’t be replicated and he definitely skates his own way. Not just anyone can pull off some of these fits and kicks while stacking clips like him, but Shanahan makes it all look so natural. And, well, that’s because it simply is. 

This limited drop is already hitting skateshops, so if you’re looking to grab a pair, now’s the time—these aren't gonna sit for long. Oh, and since you're here, peep John putting his OG signature DC pro model to use in the streets below.

From start to finish, John casually destroys spot after spot, putting his raw east coast style on full display. This part does not disappoint! Get there. And again, look for these limited kicks at your local shop. Yeah, John!

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

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