Daniel Lutheran

Daniel Lutheran

Hometown: Albuquerque NM
Sponsors: Vans, Ashbury, Stance, Independent, Toy Machine, and Pig Face
Stance: Goofy

Zumiez: "What was the first video part you saw that made you re-imagine skateboarding?"

Daniel Lutheran: "We saw “The End.” The Birdhouse video, and Reynolds was drinking with the monkey. A little sippy sippy, and I think that formulated my image of skateboarding. "

Zumiez: "What was the best part of growing up in New Mexico?"

Daniel Lutheran: "You kind of just got to go at your own pace, and I really enjoyed that. There are a lot of creative outlets, like I could skate, go to college, and I could do everything I wanted. Yeah, so the leisure, the freedom, the space, but nice and slow."

Zumiez: "How did you get connected with Vans?"

Daniel Lutheran: "Johnny Layton put me in the game. Him and Acosta, and Jamie Hart. I was riding for Circa, and I had always wanted to be on Vans. So those dudes came to me and said we could go on a trip together, and this and that, and ended up getting on flow. "

Zumiez: "What Vans shoe do you skate the most?"

Daniel Lutheran: "This one, the Era Pro, its so sick, and so good. You can skate it in for ages. I like the Chimas and the Gilberts too, those are good pro shoes as well, but what I always go back to is the Era Pro."

Zumiez: "What Vans rider do you have the most fun on road trips with?"

Daniel Lutheran: "Cowboy Gil; Me and cowboy Gil have been doing it live on these last trips for sure, and it’s been fun. I have so many great friends on Vans, but I love being around Gilbert and Chima. Those dudes are next level on the trips."