Anti-Hero Skateboards
Anti-Hero Skateboards was started back in 1995 buy Julien Stranger and is one of the many skate brands that falls under the Deluxe Distribution umbrella. It is a company that doesn't conform to any trends or fads, Anti-Hero Skateboards are a team of skateboarders that charge any terrain in front of them. Their Eagle and Pigeon logo's have been a constant for decades now.
Founded in 1995 by professional skateboarder Julien Stranger under Deluxe Distribution in San Francisco, Antihero Skateboards was born out of a singular mission: to bring raw energy, authenticity, and attitude back to skateboarding. From the start, the brand rejected trends, industry conformity, and commercial pressure, instead choosing to celebrate what truly matters, skating that is fun, fearless, and uncompromising.
Antihero’s philosophy is rooted in the spirit of rebellion. The brand’s iconic visuals, shaped in large part by the legendary artwork of Todd Francis, gives Antihero its unmistakable personality, gritty, irreverent, and unapologetically bold. At the heart of Antihero’s influence is its roster of exceptional skate talent. Riders such as Grant Taylor, Brian Anderson, Tony Trujillo, Jeff Grosso (RIP) and John Cardiel embody the brand’s ethos, push faster, go higher. Their talent, combined with Antihero’s unique visual identity and uncompromising approach, has helped define the brand as a cultural force within skateboarding.
For over two decades, Antihero Skateboards has stood as a symbol of authenticity. It remains a brand that refuses to compromise, one that honors the essence of skateboarding while inspiring generations to embrace individuality, challenge norms, and pursue the pure joy of skating.