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State of Skate: 04.16.04

By Keith Eric Davidson
EXPN.com

Thursday, April 15, 2004

Skateboarding has its ups and downs. This month, unfortunately, I begin with the most recent industry causalities. Savier Footwear has thrown in the towel after three years of manufacturing seriously high-quality goods. Secretly financed by Nike and known for some of the most high-tech shoes in skateboarding, a sluggish economy and general lack of sales contributed to the brand's demise. Savier was once home to a great team including former riders Brian Anderson, Brad Staba and Tim O'Connor. C ...

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