THEM SKATES IS PROUD TO ANNOUNCE THE RELEASE OF JAPANESE LEGEND CHIHIRO AZUMA’S FIRST PRO SKATE.
Chihiro has always been known for her signature style while always pushing the boundaries of technical street skating.
Chihiro has traveled all over the world winning all the major world class contests.
This pro skate is a long time coming. Very much deserved.
THEMSKATES is super grateful to announce her first pro skate has finally arrived.
- Crest Logo designed by Chihiro’s mom
- Shell, Cuff, Soulplates in mint green
- THEM x INTUITION 909 Liner
- THEMSKATES STREET FRAME White
- THEMSKATES PRO WHEELS 58/90
- THEMSKATES ABEC 5 Bearings
7US / Not So X-small
8US / Small
9US / Shmedium
10US / Medium
11-12US / Large
Our size tip is to purchase your regular shoe size. If you are usually a 9US or 9.5US, purchase the 9US (Shmedium).
Them created the boot mould from scratch: the lace holes are formatted with a traditional shape but with two extra cut-outs, carefully engineered to provide the ideal 'flex points' for grinds. The boot construction has been carefully considered with thicker plastic in the most relevant places, for better wear and performance.
The cuff is adjustable (vertically) to allow you to use it in a high or ride position, depending on your preference for flex and support and allowing you to ease pressure points so commonly experienced when flexing at the ankle on grinds.
The boot uses a slightly raised heel (slightly lower than a Roces M12 but more pronounced than a flat boot). This feature provides good shock absorption and energy transfer and places your foot in the best position for extreme foot manoeuvres!
The 909 skate features the all-new V3 Soleplate. Updating the width in critical areas and deepening the groove allows for better grinding performance and longevity.
The bolts and hardware are a breath of fresh air. The 'bridge-style soulkit bolts stop the receivers from spinning on the inside of the boot when you unscrew the soulkit... a welcome feature for anyone who has ever tried to change their soulkits, ever!
The dual fit liner Them V4 liner is improved for comfort and support. The re-positioned heel allows the foot to sit deeper into the liner and the wider tongue with extra padding improves cushioning around the buckle area. The re-shaped cuff area provides better structure and articulation.
The frame uses a low h-block perfectly balanced for both flat and anti-rocker setups. The durable, low friction material is excellent and fast sliding. Custom-made steel axles allow only one Allen key to unscrew them (similar to the GC FL3 Sickle axles), which means there is less opportunity to round your bolts and reduce time spent setting up new parts. The 30mm ride height keeps the centre of gravity low for control. The frame come in two lengths 250mm or 270mm, depending on shell size and fits a maximum of 58mm wheels for flat setups.