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Krooked Skateboards is the brand founded in 2002 by Mark "The Gonz" Gonzales under Deluxe Distribution in San Francisco — carried by Gonzales's unmistakable painting and cartoon aesthetic. Brand identity: crooked ("krooked") typography, childlike drawings, artist-driven, anti-perfectionist. One of the most influential skate brands of the post-2000s.

Heritage — The Gonz becomes a brand

Mark Gonzales (born 1968) is widely credited as the inventor of modern street skating — he was the first skater to grind handrails in 1986 and set the bar in skate films like "Video Days" (Blind, 1991) and "Real Life" (Real, 1996). In 2002 he launched Krooked as his own brand under Deluxe. Ever since, the brand has carried Gonzales's artist DNA — every Krooked graphic is in the Gonz style, often drawn by him personally.

Which Krooked products fit which skater?

• Krooked Pro & Brand Decks — classic popsicle shapes 8.0–8.75 inch. Gonz graphics, pro models from Gonzales himself, Mike Anderson, Brad Cromer, Bobby Worrest.
• Krooked Apparel — t-shirts, hoodies, caps with Gonz-art graphics. For riders who love the unfiltered Gonz style.
• Krooked Wheels & Accessories — urethane wheels in 53–58 mm, stickers, slip-on apparel.

FAQ

Who is Mark Gonzales?
"The Gonz" — born 1968, credited as the father of modern street skating, artist, skateboarder. Founded Krooked in 2002.

What does "Krooked" mean?
A misspelling of "crooked". Stands for the anti-perfect look of the brand — graphics can be tilted, brushwork loose.

Is Krooked part of a bigger distro?
Yes, Deluxe Distribution in SF — same family as Real, Spitfire, Anti Hero and Thunder Trucks.

What pairs well with Krooked decks?
Thunder trucks, Spitfire wheels, Bones bearings. The classic Deluxe family combo.

How fast does Krooked ship?
Everything ships from our Giessen warehouse in 1–2 business days.