It's hard to think back to a time when nobody was wearing skate shoes. The skate shoe companies have taken over the streets now and keep producing products for skaters, BMX-ers for everyday life. The street wear culture has grown into something big and you don't need to ride or skate to like the products. DC's got a full Streetwear line in their range with hats, jeans, shirts, shoes, belts, wallets, etc. They're often a 
After doing a BMX 'zine for ten years (1987 - 1996) FATBMX made it on the internet. The year was 1998. Here to stay.