Stance Hosoi skate legends Socks

Christian Hosoi has always been synonymous with style. In the eighties, he reimagined how skating should look. On a vert ramp, he was hard to miss. Halfway to the moon and decked out in neon and spandex, he debuted fresh tricks like Christ Airs. Smooth and effortless, his style served as a standard—albeit unattainable—by which others were judged. Yet his story is also one of struggle and redemption. After a crash from stardom and a stint in prison, Christian emerged stronger than ever. As a skater, pastor, and father, he continues to inspire countless people. As part of its Vans Legends Collection, Stance’s Christian Hosoi celebrates a skater who is as original as he is iconic.