In an industry that favors youthful rebellion and nimble-limb shredders, Eric Koston is king. His name is synonymous with the best skate brand right now, Girl Skateboards, and his Koston 2 signature shoe for Nike SB has just released. From the bleach-haired youngin' who big-spinned off ledges for H-Street, to the talented ledge and handrail technician who wasn't afraid to dress up for comical relief—Koston's style has remained as cool as ever. As Frost turns 38 today, we dug through old magazines, advertisements, and skate videos to put together our comprehensive Style History: Eric Koston.
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