Anti Hero decks and gear from skateboarding's most unapologetic, no-bullshit brand.
Founded by Julien Stranger in 1995, Anti Hero emerged from the gritty streets of San Francisco with a middle finger raised to mainstream skateboarding's commercialization. Their eagle logo has become synonymous with raw, authentic skating that values substance over style. The brand's legendary team has included John Cardiel, Tony Trujillo, Chris Pfanner, and Grant Taylor – riders who approach skating with the same unfiltered intensity that defines the brand itself. Anti Hero's groundbreaking videos like "Cash Money Vagrant" and "The Body Corporate" showcase the team's aggressive approach to street and transition skating, avoiding trendy spots in favor of crusty ditches and sketchy backyard pools. This isn't a brand for image-conscious park rats – it's for skaters who get bloody knees and aren't afraid of Richmond's roughest spots. Their board shapes feature practical, functional concaves and sizes that prioritize performance over fleeting trends. Venue stocks a full range of their decks, from team models to their iconic graphic series that blend dark humor with social commentary. Anti Hero represents skateboarding without pretense – direct, honest, and completely unconcerned with what the rest of the world thinks.
