C1RCA
C1RCA (or CIRCA) is an American company that was founded in 1999 in San Clemente , California by Chad Muska and manufactures skate shoes . It is one of the most successful companies in the skate scene .
C1RCA sponsors its own professional skater team. In 2012, the US professional team included skateboarders like Emanuel Guzman, Dave Gravette, Sierra Fellers, Ryan Gallant and Walker Ryan, but also amateurs like Robie Brockel and Ben Hatchel. In 2012 the C1RCA Team Germany included Yannick Schall, Danny Pham, Glenn Michelfelder, Christoph Ratdke, Florian Westers, Kerem Elver and Patrick Rogalski.
Right from the start, C1RCA produced innovative products that were characterized by their shape designed for skateboarders or that had details such as a hidden pocket for change. There are also collaborations with companies from the skateboard sector such as Santa Cruz, Bones Wheels or Creature. Artists like Africa Bambaataa or Soul Asylum work for the C1RCA collection.