Wandering the center of Amsterdam last week with a friend visiting from LA, we stumbled upon what looked like a skateboard shop. Stepping inside it became clear that this was more than a shop, it was also an art exhibit, chronicling the history of skateboarding. It just so happened that my buddy is a old school skateboarder, so we wandered by the old shoes, photographs, and time line of artifacts while he explained how it was to be a skateboarder in the 80's.

Besides being a shrine to the history, this place is also a Nike SB shop, featuring all the newest and flashiest boards and gear related to skateboarding. It also seems to be a popular hang out for some young skaters, at least on this particular night. I've never seen so many shiney new skateboarding sneakers in my life... which by the way, used to be considered shameful (having new looking shoes) in that world. See, I learned a bit about their culture! (after years of ignoring my many skateboarding friends in high school)

According to the internet the exhibition should be over by today. However the space itself is so big, I predict there will be something equally as interesting going on over at the Made for Skate location.

Shop Name: Made for Skate
Location: Spuistraat 125a
Hours: 12 - 7pm Daily.