Independent Hat Built To Grind Span Unstructured Snapback (Midnight Blue)

The Independent Hat Built To Grind Span Unstructured Snapback (Midnight Blue) delivers a classic skateboarding look built around one of the industry's most recognizable names. Featuring a deep midnight blue colorway, this hat combines a mid-profile, unstructured crown with a flat bill and a traditional adjustable snapback closure. The front features Independent Truck Company's signature Span logo embroidered in bold orange thread, with angular lettering framed by a curved, bowtie-shaped outline. Positioned above the logo are the words "BUILT TO" in contrasting white embroidery, while "GRIND" appears directly below, completing the company's legendary Built to Grind slogan. The bright orange and white embroidery stands out against the dark blue fabric without overwhelming the clean, straightforward design.

Constructed from 100% cotton twill, the Built To Grind Span Snapback features a durable woven fabric with a lightly textured finish. Its unstructured construction allows the crown to maintain a relaxed, natural shape rather than the rigid profile of a traditional structured baseball cap. The mid-profile fit provides comfortable coverage, while the flat bill delivers a classic skateboard-inspired silhouette. Additional details include a matching midnight blue top button, embroidered ventilation eyelets, a mesh stay, an interior sweatband label, custom interior taping, and a woven loop label at the rear adjuster. The matching midnight blue plastic snapback closure provides an adjustable fit, making this unisex, one-size hat suitable for everyday wear. Part of Independent's Built To Grind collection, the design combines functional construction with the company's unmistakable visual identity.

Independent Truck Company was established in 1978 through the efforts of Fausto Vitello and Eric Swenson, working alongside Richard Novak and Jay Shuirman of NHS. The company emerged during an important period in skateboarding, when riders were pushing the limits of their equipment on increasingly demanding terrain. Independent's original Stage 1 trucks helped establish the brand's reputation for strength, dependable turning, and performance. Over the decades, the company continued developing its truck designs while becoming one of the most influential names in skateboard hardware.

Independent's history runs through virtually every era of modern skateboarding, from the backyard pool sessions and vertical skating of the late 1970s and 1980s to the street revolution that followed. Legendary professionals including Steve Caballero, Christian Hosoi, Eric Dressen, Andrew Reynolds, and many others have represented the brand throughout their careers. Its Built to Grind slogan became more than a marketing phrase, reflecting the company's focus on developing skateboard trucks capable of handling the abuse of heavy street and transition skating. The recognizable Independent logo eventually extended beyond skateboard hardware into clothing, hats, and accessories, becoming a familiar symbol throughout skateboarding culture.

The Built To Grind Span Snapback reflects that heritage with a design that feels equally appropriate at a skatepark or away from the board. The midnight blue cotton twill pairs naturally with denim, work pants, hoodies, and traditional skate apparel, while the embroidered orange Span logo adds just enough color to distinguish it from a basic navy hat. Whether skating local spots around Monrovia, heading through Pasadena and Arcadia, or spending an afternoon at the parks around Glendora, Claremont, and South Pasadena, this hat provides a practical everyday option from a company that has remained connected to skateboarding for nearly five decades.

The Independent Built To Grind Span Unstructured Snapback features a midnight blue 100% cotton twill construction, mid-profile unstructured crown, flat bill, direct front orange and white embroidery, adjustable plastic snapback closure, embroidered ventilation eyelets, mesh stay, interior sweatband label, woven rear clip label, and custom interior taping. Designed as a unisex, one-size accessory, it belongs to Independent Truck Company's Built To Grind collection and carries the same straightforward attitude that has defined the brand since 1978.

Stix SGV has proudly served the San Gabriel Valley skateboarding community since the late ‘90s. With three locations across Los Angeles County, we’ve been deeply rooted in the local scene. Our Monrovia shop has been a staple since 1997, followed by our Claremont location in 2014, and our South Pasadena shop opening its doors in 2022. Our mission has always been simple: to uphold skateboarding culture and stay true to our community.