Chima Ferguson Talks Skateboarding and His First Signature Shoe with Vans

Australian skater Chima Ferguson just dropped his first skate shoe through Vans and it’s already

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Australian skater Chima Ferguson just dropped his first skate shoe through Vans and it’s already earning the Sydney native no small amount of acclaim. To celebrate the occasion, Vans caught up with Ferguson to get his thoughts on skateboarding and his new shoe. Sitting down with photographer and videographer Lester Jones, Chima describes his passion for skating in his hometown, how skateboarding has change his life, and the collaboration that marked his official welcome to the Vans signature team.

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