Village PM is skate shoes reinvented, a Paris-based, skater-owned brand creating high-performance skateboarding footwear influenced by rock climbing shoe design. With unique wraparound rubber rands for superior grip and protection, the 1PM and 1:30PM models bring a genuinely fresh, technical aesthetic to a repetitive market. Shop Village PM at The Vines.
Village PM Brand History
Village PM launched in 2024, founded by designer/skater Basile Lapray and veteran Bram De Cleen, collaborating with footwear expert Julien Traverse of All Triangles. The goal was simple: shake up the repetitive skate shoe market by applying advanced concepts from outdoor and technical sports.
Lapray's background in high-end mountaineering footwear brought precision lasts, grippy custom rubber rands and anatomical fits, features missing from most skate shoes. The result honours skateboarding's roots in constant reinvention: shoes designed for long, unplanned afternoons exploring on boards, bridging skateboarding performance and everyday wear with a look that's unmistakably its own.
Village PM Skate Team
Village PM set high standards out of the gate, supporting a squad of genuinely innovative skaters: Thaynan Costa (also of Yardsale), Nicolas Gisonno, Logan Da Silva Ortiz, Joffrey Morel and Augustin Desiré among them.
The team's first video, "First Times Are Special", captures the brand's philosophy, creative skating with a unique feel, and the riders remain closely involved in product testing, making sure each design stands up to the abuse a skate shoe takes.
Village PM Models In Stock
Shop both Village PM models at The Vines Supply Co and see our 1PM v 1:30PM comparison on the blog.
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Village PM 1:00PM:
The original flagship, climbing-inspired rubber rand, asymmetrical toebox for enhanced flick, and a form-follows-function build for lasting performance. Shop the 1PM collection.
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Village PM 1:30PM:
The evolution, subtle refinements built around comfort, durable construction and a sleeker silhouette that moves easily from session to street. Shop the 1:30PM collection.
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Village PM 2PM:
The 2PM is the latest model from the Paris skate shoe brand. Even bolder design and maaaad to skate.
Village PM FAQs
Who founded Village PM?
Village PM was founded in 2024 in Paris by designer/skater Basile Lapray and veteran skater Bram De Cleen, working with footwear expert Julien Traverse of All Triangles.
What makes Village PM different from other skate shoes?
High-performance outdoor footwear tech applied to skating, custom rubber compounds, climbing-style wraparound rands, anatomical fits and repairable parts, with an aesthetic drawn from French street culture and technical sports.
Do Village PM shoes take long to break in?
No. Feedback from skaters and testers is that they break in fast while keeping their durability, offering near-instant comfort with the support to handle tough sessions.
Are Village PM shoes repairable?
Yeah, the shoes are designed with repairability in mind to extend their lifespan and reduce waste, part of the brand's function-first approach to sustainability.
Who rides for Village PM?
The team includes Thaynan Costa, Nicolas Gisonno, Logan Da Silva Ortiz, Joffrey Morel and Augustin Desiré, a collective who test, refine and represent the shoes in the streets.
Shop Village PM in the UK at The Vines, one of the few places to find this exciting brand in a time of corporate repetition. Enjoy fast, free UK premium delivery on orders over £70, with free next-day delivery available for orders placed before 4pm.