need. Skateshop

Skateboard hardgoods, apparel and more. Opening in downtown Akron in spring of 2026. Online store always open!

07/15/2026

New Balance Numeric 440v2 Black/black and the Reynolds 933 in black/blue. Also restock of Foy vulc 306 in store now

07/14/2026

Very proud to welcome Vans Skateboarding to the shop and for Need Skateshop to be part of the Vans family. All the black and white classics and summer colors for the Half cab, the dickrizzo half cab wafflecup, era, and authentic mid. In shop now 8-13

06/30/2026

Everyone’s favorite day. New Deluxe Distribution summer drop 2 in store now.

06/29/2026

Excited to welcome New Balance Numeric to the shelves. First delivery of summer shoes with more on the way. 440v2 HI in white and blue and the Jamie Foy 306 vulc in store now.

06/16/2026

This Saturday June 20th showing around 9:00. From glass lens to table, join us on a four wheel journey around town. Scenic streetscapes perfectly pair with maneuvers and the struggle surrounding them. This film follows like-minded friends exploring Akron’s native grooves while leaving behind a few marks of their own. Some dishes take longer to cook so please take a seat and dig in..
Featuring Christian Morgan Joe Simpson Owein Grant Ed Byrne Ryan Hartz Michael R Cohill Cory Zach Falcione garykdean noah

06/15/2026

Thank you to everyone who made it out and showed support on Saturday. The evening truly captured it being a “place for friends”. Thank you Jay Croft for being the first person in the artist series and excited to see what comes next. Still a few of the boards left for those interested in shop and online soon.

06/10/2026

It only made sense for the first artist in this hopefully long running series to be Jay.
I could talk about his art. The countless people and brands he’s worked with. The fact that he’s a pillar and ambassador to Akron and skateboarding. Instead I’ll talk about why it’s special to me.
In 2003, When I was 15, I saw a flyer that a skateboard shop opened down the street from me in Norton, Ohio. I’d been to other Skateshops but never had one that was local. Behind the counter was Jay. I had a lot of questions. Thankfully he had a lot of answers. And stories. And patience. The whole thing blew my mind. There was a ramp in the back. Couldn’t believe it. I made it my second home, Eventually crowbarring my way to sitting behind the counter. Where I met many of the people I still call friends today.
When I moved back to Akron I was skating with Jay talking about how i wished there was a shop in Akron. His response in a nutshell was “ Then open one. I’ll help with whatever you need” which he has.

Skateshop’s rule. It’s a place to tell stories, ask questions, meet up with friends and make new ones. Jay showed me that. And if it wasn’t for him there wouldn’t be a need.
Akron rules. The “flag” has always been here, but it’s easier to raise with friends. So thank you Jay and everyone else who has made this shop a “place for friends” special thanks to for the skateboarding. for his animations and .dv for making this video. See you on June 13th. 5-8