Shut Skates

Skating has really grown up at SHUT. Open since 1986, it is the oldest skate shop in the City, (and I did double check), but maintains a fresh feel.
Having grown up in the 80s in the West Coast Skate scene, I can still remember feeling like an outlaw stepping into a Deadwood saloon with my board tucked under my arm like a Winchester rifle.
Skaters back then were a either a combination of punk loving anarchists or sun kissed surf rats, which always added up to attitude, and plenty of it.
All of which I expected to encounter at SHUT when we happened to need a new deck while visiting NYC.
SHUT lies nestled on THAT street between SOMEPLACE and NOWHERE by the toes of the Manhattan Bridge, (at 158 Orchard between Rivington and Stanton streets or 1.5 blocks south of Houston St.) and is about as big as the inside of a Winnebago.
SHUT only carries a limited number of SHUT decks, so don’t expect the latest designs from the hottest new skaters. Instead, you’ll find high-​quality decks with exclusive designs from names such as DC and famed photographer Nigel Barker (America’s Next Top Model).
What really sets this shop apart from the others is the service and experience of the staff. No ‘tudes here, just professional dudes who love to skate and help people feel inspired to jump on a board.
We ended up getting a deck with grip tape and they replaced a rusted bearing for free and gave us a little lesson about board sizing and how to take care of the hardware. They even threw in some stickers and a little free swag for old times sake, but the best part of it was my kid’s beaming face as he rolled into the sunset.
So if you happen to mosey into the Lower East Side to look for a skate park under a bridge, or need to replace some hardware that has seen better days, check out SHUT. Just leave you’re skate punk attitude and your Winchester at the door.

Beginner skill level: Matt was super helpful and patient with explaining all the parts of the skateboard. I asked a lot of questions which he answered in full which is hard to get out of staff at some stores. All different types of decks and wheels. From assembly to me skating away it took 30min including all the questions I asked.

Just up from Atlanta with my wife and came across Shut Skates. This place is rad. Had a good talk with Kyle who works there, very welcoming and good to talk to. They support the local board makers and have a good selection of decks and hardware, and also work with local charities. Gonna be buying my new cruiser from Shut if I have any money left before I get my plane, otherwise they have a website and I’ll get it from there instead. The best skate shop in Lower East Side.
Support your local skate store.

Not only were the guys in this store nicer than I ever expected in any skateboard store, they were among the nicest people I’ve met in any NYC store (and I’ve been living here since 1988). They could not have been more welcoming to my 11yo son (and not in a «hey, let’s butter this kid up and sell him a ton of stuff way.») When we’re ready to buy a second skateboard, this is the store we’re gong to.

Shut Skates is awesome! I was immediately greeted with a smile and hello when I walked in, and let me tell ya, that makes a hell of a difference. I walked around for a bit, checked out the whole store, which is a decent size and really cool.
Eventually, I talked with the guy working there and told him that I only had experience riding a longboard and I wanted to know the difference between that and a cruiser. He was super helpful, and he even gave me a few stickers and their card to check back later. Very dope!

So helpful and knowledgeable about skateboarding… I bought my boyfriend a deck with all the fixtures and the guy who helped me did a super awesome custom grip job and put everything together for me. He gave me great advice about what to buy and even encouraged me to try taking up skating as well! Overall a great buying experience!!!

I loved this store. I know nothing about skateboards, and am middle-​aged and decidedly un-​cool. But I walked in to get my son a skateboard, and the guys in there were nice, helpful, informative, and did a good job of getting me something reasonably priced and well-​suited for my son. No attitude, no trying to sell me things I didn’t need. I really appreciated them and my son is going to enjoy this skateboard for a long time.

Great store to build a custom skateboard. Some nice clothing too. Super knowledgeable staff that will help you choose parts for any riding style.

its just the one sk8shop out there, no more no less. Hang out there for a minute and you’ll know.

My girlfriend bought me a skateboard for my birthday and she said the place was a bit difficult to find but once she got there, she was glad to have found them. They were super helpful at picking out the perfect board to ride in and around the city for someone my shape and size. Thanks!

Around since 1986
Guy was really cool about us being Skating NooOOOBs, helped pick a board and made proper recommendations on wheels and trucks, everything. Put everything together. ThumbsUp
Owners are the same guys who started Zoo York. Cool spot in LES, they also sell a little bit of clothing.

Guy was really nice and told us about a really cool movie coming out soon about skating in NY. «DeathBowl to Downtown» The evolution of skateboarding in NYC. Bought a shirt for our nephew.

SHUT NYC is the legendary OG brand’s flagship space in the LES of NY. A great innovative skateboard deck display system, knowledgeable staff, and the SHUT pro and Self Label products are bar none popping.
You can get clothing, decks, trucks, wheels and bearings and service at this location. Support one of NYC’s all time greatest brands. SHUT!
The orchard St location is surrounded by all kinds of great places to eat, chill, grab a pickle at Guss’, and walk over to Allen and head south the Manhattan Bridge /​LES skatepark.
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«SHUT is one of the oldest East Coast skateboarding brands still operating. Rodney Smith, a local OG skate hero and legend, was among some of the first to realize that in order for the East Coast to get any recognition…»