Dickies
Dickies started in 1922 in Fort Worth, Texas, founded by C.N. Williamson and E.E. Dickie as a workwear company built for durability and straight-up function. Long before skateboarding adopted it, Dickies was outfitting mechanics, oil field workers, and tradesmen who needed clothing that could survive real labor. Pieces like the 874 work pant and the Double Knee weren’t designed for style points—they were made to resist wear, hold their shape, and handle repetition. That’s exactly why skaters gravitated toward them. The stiff twill breaks in over time, the fit stays consistent, and they don’t blow out after a few sessions.
Out here in the San Gabriel Valley, Dickies feels practical, not trendy. It’s the kind of pant you can skate all day in and still wear to work after. From warehouse jobs in Industry to curb sessions in Temple City and long afternoons at the park in Monrovia, durability matters. The SGV backs Dickies because it does what it’s supposed to do. No overdesign, no hype language—just reliable gear that earns its place through use.
