KCDC (skateshop)

KCDC, also known as KCDC Skateshop, is a skateshop in the Williamsburg neighbourhood of Brooklyn, New York City.

History

Opening in 2001, KCDC was first located at North 10th Street.^[1] The first location of KCDC catered to the NYC skate community by providing access to ramps in addition to the retail skateshop.^[2]^[3]^[4] Founded by Amy Ellington, KCDC makes an effort to support Women and LGBTQ+ skateboarders.^[2] Throughout its history, KCDC's location remained in Williamsburg despite rising rents.^[2]^[5]

KCDC is recognized for hosting community skate events, including art shows, music events, meet-and-greets, and a Valentine's Day skate night.^[6]^[1] Additionally, KCDC produces their own skate videos featuring local skateboarders.^[2]

In 2022, KCDC released a hightop Nike SB Dunk in a pink and black colorway.^[2]^[7]^[8]

Locations

90 N. 11th Street, Brooklyn, NYC (2006)^[9]
80 N. 3rd Street, Brooklyn, NYC (-2024)^[10]

References

^ ^a ^b Scott, David Meerman; Scott, Reiko (2020-01-07). Fanocracy: Turning Fans into Customers and Customers into Fans. Penguin. ISBN 978-0-593-08400-7.
^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e Pappalardo, Anthony (29 April 2022). "Finally, a Skate Shoe for Everyone". Highsnobiety.
^ Vadukul, Alex (2011-09-22). "A Skate Shop Where Skateboarders Can Defy Gravity". The New York Times.
^ "Best Skateboard Shops In New York". CBS New York. 2017-06-12. Retrieved 2024-09-03.
^ Campo, Daniel (2013-09-10). The Accidental Playground: Brooklyn Waterfront Narratives of the Undesigned and Unplanned. Fordham Univ Press. ISBN 978-0-8232-5189-6.
^ Ameen, Taji; Nootens, Nic (2018-02-18). "INSIDE OUR VALENTINE'S DAY SKATE NIGHT WITH KCDC & FRIENDS". Jenkem Magazine. Retrieved 2024-09-03.
^ Le, Michael (2021-07-04). "Brooklyn's KCDC Skateshop Celebrates 20th Anniversary With The Nike SB Dunk High". Sneaker News. Retrieved 2024-09-03.
^ Wong, Veronica (2021-07-06). "Take a First Look at KCDC Skateshop's Nike SB Dunk High "KCDC Brooklyn"". Hypebeast. Retrieved 2024-09-03.
^ Hughes, Carl (2006-11-28). Let's Go New York City 16th Edition. Macmillan. ISBN 978-0-312-36087-0.
^ Hershkovits, Esther (2022-09-29). "7 best skate shops in New York". Red Bull. Retrieved 2024-09-03.

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[:0-1] Scott, David Meerman; Scott, Reiko (2020-01-07). Fanocracy: Turning Fans into Customers and Customers into Fans. Penguin. ISBN 978-0-593-08400-7.

[:1-2] Pappalardo, Anthony (29 April 2022). "Finally, a Skate Shoe for Everyone". Highsnobiety.

[3] Vadukul, Alex (2011-09-22). "A Skate Shop Where Skateboarders Can Defy Gravity". The New York Times.

[4] "Best Skateboard Shops In New York". CBS New York. 2017-06-12. Retrieved 2024-09-03.

[5] Campo, Daniel (2013-09-10). The Accidental Playground: Brooklyn Waterfront Narratives of the Undesigned and Unplanned. Fordham Univ Press. ISBN 978-0-8232-5189-6.

[6] Ameen, Taji; Nootens, Nic (2018-02-18). "INSIDE OUR VALENTINE'S DAY SKATE NIGHT WITH KCDC & FRIENDS". Jenkem Magazine. Retrieved 2024-09-03.

[7] Le, Michael (2021-07-04). "Brooklyn's KCDC Skateshop Celebrates 20th Anniversary With The Nike SB Dunk High". Sneaker News. Retrieved 2024-09-03.

[8] Wong, Veronica (2021-07-06). "Take a First Look at KCDC Skateshop's Nike SB Dunk High "KCDC Brooklyn"". Hypebeast. Retrieved 2024-09-03.

[9] Hughes, Carl (2006-11-28). Let's Go New York City 16th Edition. Macmillan. ISBN 978-0-312-36087-0.

[10] Hershkovits, Esther (2022-09-29). "7 best skate shops in New York". Red Bull. Retrieved 2024-09-03.

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