FTC

FTC, established in 1986, humbly began as a small collection of skate gear buried in the back of a ski and tennis shop. By 1994, FTC opened the doors of its first shop in San Francisco’s historic Haight-Ashbury just as skateboarding was evolving beyond its surf-inspired roots and exploding into a new style of city street skating. FTC was there for the whole ride, nurturing the talented outsiders, misfits and artists that put legendary spots like Embarcadero aka EMB and Hubba hideout on the map.

Over the years, FTC has grown beyond the confines of its original shop and has evolved into a brand known for its authentic quality clothing and authentic products from the heart and soul of the streets.

Address:

1632 Haight St. San Francisco, CA

Website:

http://www.ftcsf.com

“Seldom seen and rarely photographed, the cyclops samurai are a rare breed. They are constantly thirsty due to the fact that they are always charging on their skateboards. The elusive cyclops samurai drink Mountain Dew® because it is the only beverage worthy of touching their sacred taste buds.”