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'''DC Shoes''' is an American company that specializes in footwear for [[extreme sports]], [[skateboarding]], [[snowboarding]] as well as snowboards, shirts, jeans, hats, and jackets. |
'''DC Shoes''' is an American company that specializes in footwear for [[extreme sports]], [[skateboarding]], [[snowboarding]] as well as snowboards, shirts, jeans, hats, and jackets. |
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The company was founded in 1993 by [[Ken Block]] and <!-- Damon, Danny's brother, co-founded the company -->[[ |
The company was founded in 1993 by [[Ken Block]] and <!-- Damon, Danny's brother, co-founded the company -->[[Danny Way]], and is based in [[Vista, California]].<ref>[http://www.fastcompany.com/fast50_04/winners/dcshoes.html Putting Your Best Foot Forward]</ref> DC originally stood for "Droors Clothing", but since the sale of Droors Clothing (which is now defunct), DC no longer has ties to Droors and is simply DC Shoes. |
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On March 9, 2004, DC Shoes was acquired by [[Quiksilver]] in a $87 Million USD transaction.<ref>[http://www.allbusiness.com/company-activities-management/company-structures-ownership/10284248-1.html DC Shoes Agrees to $87 Million Offer from California Surf-Apparel Maker]. March 10, 2004.</ref> |
On March 9, 2004, DC Shoes was acquired by [[Quiksilver]] in a $87 Million USD transaction.<ref>[http://www.allbusiness.com/company-activities-management/company-structures-ownership/10284248-1.html DC Shoes Agrees to $87 Million Offer from California Surf-Apparel Maker]. March 10, 2004.</ref> |
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| Company type | Subsidiary of Quiksilver |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1993 |
| Headquarters | Vista, California, U.S. |
Key people | Ken Block, Damon Way, Angelo Anthony |
| Products | Footwear, apparel, snowboards |
| Parent | Quiksilver |
| Website | www.dcshoes.com |
DC Shoes is an American company that specializes in footwear for extreme sports, skateboarding, snowboarding as well as snowboards, shirts, jeans, hats, and jackets. The company was founded in 1993 by Ken Block and Danny Way, and is based in Vista, California.[1] DC originally stood for "Droors Clothing", but since the sale of Droors Clothing (which is now defunct), DC no longer has ties to Droors and is simply DC Shoes.
On March 9, 2004, DC Shoes was acquired by Quiksilver in a $87 Million USD transaction.[2]
DC sponsors snowboarders, BMX riders, skateboarders, and more. The current skate team includes Danny Way, Josh Kalis, Nick Dompierre, Rob Dyrdek, Dorien Walker, Colin McKay, Peter Rodney, Enrique Munoz, Chris Cole, Matt Miller, Chaz Ortiz, Felipe Gustavo, Wes Kremer, Marquise Henry, and Evan Smith.
In fall of 2010, DC Shoes launched their DC LIFE collection, a collection of fashion, music and art-inspired footwear. They held a launch party for the DC LIFE collection at the REVOLVE Clothing boutique in West Hollywood, CA.
Notes
A few celebrities have been allowed/asked to remix the DC triner, such as http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mike_Shinoda, backing singer of Linkin Park, and http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Travis_Barker, drummer of Blink182.