“Sam Crofts talks about his newest pro skate and goes into detail with the ideas behind the skate. Therefore he also explains early samples with different materials, the development for the new USD Aeon Cuff and other features that the skate offers!” - Powerslide

Filmed and Edited by Tom Sharman

"For my latest pro skate from USD I've chosen another Aeon 60. The Aeon skate series is a project that I've been involved with since the start and is a product I've come to identify myself with, making it an obvious choice again for my new pro model. This time I worked with the design team to create a skinned version to soften the overall look of the skate and give it a more classic sneaker aesthetic. We also developed a new taller height-adjustable cuff to give you a slight increase in flex for topsides but also offers more support and allow for more comfortable and longer skating sessions. I removed the 45-degree strap as I think waxed laced alone provides a sufficient heel lock. The skate comes with 61mm USD Team wheels, Wicked ABEC 9 bearings, and lastly to complete the skate I chose my favorite liner, the MyFit 2nd skin. I added some personal details to the liner to represent London, the city I call home." - Sam Crofts