Airwalk

Definition

A defunct skateboarding shoe brand that competed with Vans in the 1980s and 1990s, known for its technical shoe design and sponsorship of professional skateboarders; also a skateboarding trick performed on a vert ramp.

Example Usage

Back in the '90s, Airwalk was the sneaker brand worn by serious skaters, but it eventually faded from the mainstream.

Origin

Founded in 1986 in California by George Meyers; the name references the airborne maneuver in skateboarding.

Fun Fact

Despite ceasing major operations, Airwalk has experienced periodic revivals as a retro-vintage brand among nostalgia-driven skate enthusiasts.

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