In the summer of 2004, pro skateboarder Vinny Ponte took his vision of fusing hip-hop & skateboarding and created Rival Skateshop. When you first enter the doors of Rival, you'll see that we stay true to the roots of Old New York with exposed brick walls and cracked cement floors. There are no seasonal themes that we adhere to just the cultural reality of the Rotten Apple. Take a look through the ceiling-to-ceiling windows, and the diverse clientele that visit the shop is evident. From the skateboarder to the sneakerhead, the young professional to the moms & dads, the local mixtape DJ to the random celebrity, Rival caters to all audiences. Housing a range of limited edition sneakers, quality apparel, skate decks & accessories, Rival is the premiere destination in Tribeca in fact in truth all of New York City.