I grew up skating and haven't done it for 43 years then I found KIHA. JUST SKATE THIS PLACE IS GREAT! The staff are very nice, a session for only 10$ and only 5$ if you need to rent either inline or roller skates and if you have the energy only 5$ for the next session. One bummer is there only open Fri, Sat, Sun for JUST SKATE skating. read more

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Great selection of brands. Great people who run the shop. Got to talk skate nerd talk with Josh who then hooked it up with some shop stickers with our purchase. If you need skate goods when you're in Oahu, make you way to Kailua and support 808. read more

Great selection of skateboard gear and good prices. Even have some of their own custom boards.

Josh was super helpful and accommodating with the boards I ordered! couldn't have asked for better service. thank you so much!!

It was our 1st time to the shop. Actually the 1st time it was closed and only doing online orders. The two staff were great, attentive and courteous especially to my son. Very friendly and were happy of give us information and suggestions on the products we needed. I would definitely recommend this small shop. Its clean and well organized and has everything you need. Mahalos to the two guys and we were happy to help support local business read more

808 Skate - Two great workers with positive customer service and we will be back for all our skateboarding needs...keep it up! - Shoe Stores Near Me - Kailua, Hawaii

Stopped by 808 to pick up a pair of shoes. If you're not familiar with them, they've been around since my older brother skated, so a while. They are of and about the local community, and that shows in their efforts and their customers. As soon as I got in, service and staff was professional. I love that they have their safety guidelines posted on the window and that they had hand sanitizer readily available. In terms of merch, they have a great selection of brands and skating accessories. In terms of shoes, also a good selection, including Vans, adidas, Nike SB, and Lakai. Transaction was smooth, and I was in and out in a few minutes. Would definitely recommend this shop, especially when you want to support local. Bonus: great social media pages and communication. read more

We bought our seven year old his first deck from 808 Skate. Super kid friendly, kind staff who took the time to answer his questions, and it's a local business. We will be back! Thank you again for an awesome experience for our family. read more

My daughter has been wanting to learn to ride a skateboard. So, we looked around Ala Moana and a couple of town places that sell boards. I never felt comfortable asking questions or the staff never even bothered to approach us. So, today we ventured to Kailua and am so I glad that we did. The store is brightly lit and the staff greeted us as soon as we walked in. We walked in and started looking at the decks. A staff member, Makenzie, came over and asked if we needed anything or had questions. He was super knowledge, patient and included my daughter in the decision making process. We picked out everything and he built the board for us while explaining all the parts to us. They've made a customer for life! read more

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Growing up, I was a tomboy; I loved watching WWE on TV & playing football with my guy cousins, but I was absolutely terrified (still am) of breaking a single bone, that's why I never got into skateboarding. I used to watch with admiration & a hint of jealousy, as my brother & his friends would effortlessly do an Ollie & skate circles around me. Even though, I'm not able to ride a skateboard without the assistance of someone holding my hand, I have an enormous amount of respect for the confidence & skill skateboarders (young & old) exude. I also like to do my part to support the local businesses by shopping (when I can afford to) & promoting someone else's dreams through blogging & social media. 808 SKATE is Hawaii's first & original skateboard shop since 1995. 808 SKATE is owned by Chuck Mitsui & operated by skaters; with almost twenty years of retail experience + their quality customer service: regripping skateboards bought from their store + assembling skateboards, has helped to distinguish 808 SKATE from large chain stores. 808 SKATE offers a wide variety of skateboards, footwear, local & big name streetwear brands & accessories + they have the largest selection of STANCE socks I've seen (on the island). This company is a wonderful example of a local business that eats, sleeps & breathes their lifestyle because 808 SKATE holds annual skating contests along with two other local businesses: APB Skateshop & In4mation. 808 SKATE has big plans for their Kailua location, including extending the shop early next year. If you're interested in skateboarding as a hobby or you're a lifelong skater, please stop by & support local business: 808 SKATE. Don't forget to follow & "like" 808 SKATE on your social networks to stay up-to-date with their upcoming sales, skating competitions & skate videos. read more

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great selection, helpful crew. Had everything you could need in there, will be going back

Trevor was so helpful in hooking my boy up with his first board. He was very accommodating with what would be best for a first time skater. They have an amazing selection of boards, clothing and shoes. Also got my other boy new pads! Thanks 808 Skate! read more

808 Skate - 808 Skate - Shoe Stores Near Me - Kailua, Hawaii

Several months ago i saw a man wearing a t-shirt referencing an obscure artist from the 80s. He told me he bought it at 808 skate . I checked online and the store did not have my size in the color I wanted. Today , I finally came in and bought the shirt in a black instead of pink . The two men working were very nice and helpful. They make the shirt themselves and said it's too expensive to order more because the reference is not well known. I was bummed, but I understand they are running a business. Still , great experience with friendly staff. The store is very clean and well organized. read more

Called in reguards to sneaker release, man on phone was very rude and not explaining rules clearly.

Went to 808 skate about a week ago to get my son a board. He had a cheap complete from a local chain. Went in with minimal knowledge of what we were looking for. We were greeted as soon as we walked in by a couple of the staff. Browsed around the decks to let my son look at graphics etc. a couple minutes went by and one of the guys asked if we wanted help finding a deck. Worker recommend a size and showed us what was available in that size and went into the back room and brought out more decks for my son to choose from. He educated us on the differences in trucks and wheels. My son picked out his deck, trucks, bearings, wheels and grip tape. The guy was so helpful we went through the whole things again for me. He offered to put everything together for us but we opted to take everything home and learn how to do it ourselves. We've been skating them almost every day since we got them and notice a world of difference from the pre assembled boards we got from the shopping center. We will definitely be back for new decks in a while. We're eating through ours learning how to manual and dragging our tails across the road. It's been a great bonding experience for my son finding out about skating and me rediscovering a childhood joy I had many years ago. We're really glad we came across 808 skate on yelp and made the drive out to Kailua to visit them. read more

808 Skate - Shoe Stores Near Me - Kailua, Hawaii

Always come here over the holidays when I visit my family. Best clothing selection and the staff are always friendly and helpful. Just got into skating this year and was hoping to buy a deck from them, but won't be able to this year because of COVID :( read more

Safe and clean environment. Staff are friendly and helpful. Got a great deal on 2 boards. They helped assemble as we were just visiting and didn't have tools. We came here to support local businesses and it was worth it. Highly recommend to all Visiting HI for skate gear and apparel. read more

I was looking for a good beginner skateboard and called because I don't know much about skateboards. Spoke with Joe on the phone for almost an hour and the poor guy had to deal with my million questions (some on repeat because I couldn't remember the answers, lol). He was awesome though - super chill, super nice and patient. In the end, he helped me figure out which board was best for me which I understand is hard to do over the phone. And I normally don't leave reviews, but the customer service at 808 Skate deserves some recognition because it was awesome. Thanks again! read more

Came in on a Saturday thinking about building a small board to flip around since I have a longboard to carve around on already. Selection is impressive and guy working was helpful and knowledgeable. He helped me build a board suited for my needs. He walked me through all the new stuff since I have not bought a skateboard in like 10 years but I ended up going with what I was use too. Independent truck co, spitfire soft wheels and some bones redz bearings. I already had a deck a friend gave to me. He pressed my bearings in and mounted the wheels for free. I love that a few kids came in and were using their tools to adjust and change things out on their boards. Skate shop should be more than a retail store and 808 Skate is more than that, it has that close skateboarding community feel to it. read more

Came here on a referral and glad we did. The staff is very knowledgeable and was very patience with my 10 year old. He got to try them on before we purchased it to make sure it's the right fit. We left happy with our purchase. Will be back for more. read more

Great service. Replaced my board after a couple years and the workers couldn't have been more helpful. Customized a great board. Incredibly satisfied and will be coming back in the future for any skating needs. read more

Really dope skate shop. Staff very laid back and helpful. Prices are good and inventory is legit. Surprised to see some tees that were sold out back home (San Francisco). Lightweight gave me the DLX SF feels. Def a must if you in town. read more

The best customer service ever! Josh was so helpful and understanding when we got mailed the wrong shirt style. I cannot say enough good things about how quick he was to make things right. Really appreciate the genuine care. I would definitely recommend this business to anyone and everyone. Great selection of items and super friendly workers. read more

Hooked me up with a dope baker board. Lots of options and the staff knows what they're talking about. They may even let you in on a few secret parks. read more

I've been to every shop on the island, if you want to start cheaply then pick up a Goodwood board for $29, then head over to 808 and fix it up with your choice in trucks, wheels and bearings. They will help you decide on wheel durometer and sizing for your intended use, and they won't treat you like a fool or give you a blank stare when you ask them a technical question. I'm a 6 year veteran with downhill longboarding experience, and an absolute newbie at technical skateboarding. When I left this shop I felt relieved and confident in my transition. The set up I was left with performed much better than I would have imagined and has given me the confidence I needed to go from carving/sliding to Ollie/kick flipping. Thanks 808!! read more

Love 808skate, great family here, and always supporting the community of skateboarders

Great local skate shop. Friendly and knowledgeable staff. Lots of different brands and product. SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL!

Solid Skate shop. Their selection is fairly good for the location. They sell great boards as well as related clothing. The owner Chuck was really helpful and kind. This shop takes an interest in the community and also offers clinics. read more

I come into the shop every once in a while. I love the merchandise that they have in there! Great sections of boards, hardware, and clothing! Everyone is super friendly and helpful! read more

This is the best skate shop on the island guarantee! Amazing people and great prices! I always have great experiences every time I go and I've been going for years. Mahalo for everything! read more

Had a mixup with my package and they went above and beyond to make sure i was well taken care of! Customer service at its finest!! Lots of great product as well. read more

I appreciated the Persistent employees that didnt give up on my corroded wheels that didnt want to come off, eventually they did. Mind you, this cost nothing, they put wheels and bearings on free of charge with purchase. Good work. read more