Founded in California in 1999, Lakai Limited Footwear has been rooted in skateboarding from day one.
Created by professional skateboarders Mike Carroll and Rick Howard, Lakai was built with a clear purpose: to make skate shoes by skateboarders, for skateboarders. Over the years, the brand has become part of skateboarding history through timeless silhouettes, authentic team riders, and some of the most influential videos in skate culture.
From Fully Flared to Lakai’s latest 2025 Barcelona video projects, the brand continues to connect its heritage with a new generation of skateboarders around the world.
Beyond footwear, Lakai also offers a curated selection of apparel, including hoodies, T-shirts and caps, carrying the same clean, skate-driven identity beyond the board.
The Lakai Pros: a new chapter for the team
Lakai’s current team brings together legends, proven professionals and new international talent, including Chris Joslin, Bastien Salabanzi, Roman Hager, Evon Martinez and Gabryel Aguilar.
After an incredible year of skateboarding, Chris Joslin was named 2025 Skater of the Year by Thrasher, highlighted by his historic 360 flip down El Toro, widely recognized as one of the defining tricks of the year.
With a renewed team, a global vision and the same commitment to authentic skateboarding, Lakai continues to build on its legacy while pushing the brand into a new era.