When the news dropped that Chris Joslin had officially linked up with Lakai Footwear, the skate world collectively sat up and took notice. Chris Joslin is no stranger to adversity or reinvention. Over the years he’s carved out a reputation not just for insane tricks and street domination, but for resilience, authenticity, and a raw drive that’s impossible to ignore. So when the whispers first started that Lakai might be courting him, skaters began putting two and two together, then the confirmation hit in the form of a tre flip Thrasher cover dripping in Lakai down El Toro.

According to Mora’s announcement, the signing actually happened months ago, but the brand and Joslin wanted to make sure the welcome was done right, with style, substance, and a video part to match.

If you thought it’d take Joslin time to adjust, you were wrong. In his first week ripping in Lakai gear, he showed up big. Winning at SLS in Santa Monica, with footage of him in Lakai shoes and tee spreading fast across feeds. Then, one of the early show-stoppers filled with controversy just became legendary, Joslin stomped his tre flip on El Toro and got the Thrasher Cover! A trick like that underlines the fact that he’s not stepping into Lakai tentatively, he’s making noise. Joslin is the kind of rider who doesn’t just wear logos, he embodies commitment. His move signals that Lakai wants riders who will push themselves and bring heat from day one.

For the rest of us, this is exciting. A company like Lakai, with a legacy, getting renewed energy, investing in riders with vision and guts, that spells possibility. We expect upcoming video parts, fresh designs, and collaborations that feel rooted in skate culture again.

Here at Orbit Skate & Boutique, we’re hyped to see what’s next. We’ll be watching Joslin’s part drop, watching Lakai’s next steps, and making sure our racks carry what matters to real skaters. Stick with us, this one’s about to shake things up!