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Sanuk has moved to Tumblr!

Yep, we’ve created fresh, new home for all things smile-worthy.

Please note we will be transitioning all future blog efforts from this location over to the Official Sanuk Tumblr.

If searching the magical Interweb for good vibrations is your schtick, you’ll want to follow us @ www.sanukfootwear.tumblr.com

Fair Warning: If taking life too seriously is your M.O you may want to reconsider following us. That’s why they invented libraries after all.

Smile… pass it on!

Alright all you iPhone usin’ hooligans (sorry lesser cellphone loyalists), are you gettin’ snappy with Instagram?

Yeah? Us too! (…well, some of us). Did you know you can show off your “artsy fartsy” Sanuk photos on our Facebook Page with the greatest of ease? True story dudes and dudettes.

Simply snap a photo of your kicks in actions and hashtag it in the comment field with #Sanuk and they will magically appear in our NEW Instagram Tab.

Press “Done” and… Voilà, you’re on your way to becoming the coolest kid on the block (And by block we of course mean Internet. Duh).

There’s already a handful in the ever-growing collection, so let’s have some fun! Oh, did we mention it’s free? Because it like, so totally is.

To see the tab and the goods, visit: http://on.fb.me/SanukInstagram

**Note: If at any point during this post, the thought “What in blue buffalo chips is Instagram?!” ran through your pretty, little head… may we suggest a prompt Google search. Then join the party. If this ain’t for you, that’s cool too. You’re still rad in our eyes. Except that one dude – He’s still a jerk.

In an effort to make this Friday the 13th a lucky one, we proudly present…

Sanuk’s very first Twitter giveaway!

It starts RIGHT NOW at ONLY at www.twitter.com/SanukFootwear.

Here’s how it works…

Tweet your favorite/strangest/funniest Friday the 13^th superstition.

Every 13^th person to use the hashtag: #sanuk13 wins a brand new Sanuk tee and a chance to win a free pair of Sanuks!

Remember, to be eligible your tweet MUST include the hashtag: #sanuk13.

Winners will be announced by @username, duh.

Simple as that. Ready go!

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Other rules and official jargon:

Must be 18+ to enter.

Must be a resident of the USA.

Must be smiling at all times.

As a newcomer to the Sanuk team, Ronnie Dickson brings a unique element to the table. You see, Ronnie lost his leg above the knee almost six years ago.  Amputation required Ronnie to search for different ways to engage himself. Two years later and determined to stay positive, he found his new passion- Climbing.

We hooked up with Mr. Dickson through a series of fortunate events and soon found out he’s a rad dude with a big smile and even bigger dreams. Recently, the Sanuk Squad made their way out to Joshua Tree for an amputee climbing clinic hosted by Ronnie and his friends.

Today we’ve brought Ronnie to the blog to share some words on his story and the clinic. The following words are from the happyhead himself:

I started climbing four years ago as a recent above the knee amputee. I found climbing by chance, and have been hooked ever since. It brought together the traveling and adventure that I enjoyed with my life and also got me set with a new challenge to pour all my energy into. Climbing was cool because everybody has to learn the way their body works on the rock, and it didn’t matter that I had one leg.

I used to do all my climbing without a prosthetic leg, but over the course of the past four years I have rigged up some adaptive equipment and adapted my style to where I almost exclusively to all of my climbing with my leg on. I have accomplished things that I never thought were possible and have met many amazing people along the way.

It has always been my belief that climbing is an accessible sport for people with disabilities, so it has been my goal over the past two years to introduce as many people with disabilities to climbing as possible. I have been very successful in this, introducing hundreds of people with disabilities to climbing through various indoor clinics around the country.

My vision finally came to fruition on April 9th in the So Cal desert at Joshua Tree National Park. We were able to introduce 13 persons with disabilities to their first outdoor climbing experience. Everybody made it up to the top of the wall and was able to enjoy the mostly sunny day out in Josh after the weather settled down.

I have to say that it was wild, encountering a fifteen minute bout of snow in the fifty degree heat out in the otherwise cloudless desert, but I suppose stranger things have happened.

The clinic was made possible by many people and it was great to have the crew from Sanuk come out and join us for the day. The prosthetic foot that I have cannot be set up with sandals so it has been nice to finally find a pair of shoes that feel like sandals. There is nothing like going from a pair of climbing shoes into footwear that feels like walking on clouds.

I am already looking forward to next year. My vision has been to make this a series of clinics that travels around the country. It has been great to take my passion and be able to pass that onto others. Bottom line: If you have something that you are really excited and psyched about…

Check out the video from the event:

Smile…pass it on!

To follow Ronnie on his incredible journey visit www.takealegoff.blogspot.com

Welcome to Chapter 5 of Shayne’s Sanuks – a growing collection of photos taken by Sanuk surf shredder/traveler/full-time family man, Shayne McIntyre.

This time, Shayne treks through the rough ‘n rugged coast of Canada with select crew of legendary waterman. While not typically thought of as a premier surf-destination, Canada does have waves… but, only for those salty (or crazy) enough to battle good ol’ Mother Nature.

The following snapshots and words are from the man himself:

My Sanuks: The Shunami Primo. The beaches in British Columbia are full of all kind of interesting flotsam from 10,000lb. logs to baline…

My favorite pic from the trip.  This is a photo of World Champion Surfer, Tom Carroll (center), Legendary Lensman, Jeff Hornbaker (left), and Quiksilver cinematographer, Pat Myers (right), in the moment.

Mark Healey, suited up in his 6ml + gloves & booties a long way from Hawaii.

First time I’ve driven through snow to get surf.

Tom Carroll SUPing a stream riddled with Steelhead Salmon the size of your thigh in crystal clear 40 degree water.

If a tree falls in the woods…it’s all about composition.

Never met a tough as nails surfer like Raph Bruhwiler – Canadian Frontiersman, Father, & ice cold tube aficionado.

Oysters for the picking.

Moe

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That wraps up Chapter 5.  Missed the first few chapters? Get caught up on the goods:

Shayne’s Sanuks - Chapter 1 - San Juan Streets

Shayne’s Sanuks – Chapter 2 – Somewhere in Puerto Rico

Shayne’s Sanuks - Chapter 3 - Sleepy San Diego

Shayne’s Sanuks – Chatper 4 - Cruising the Caribbean