Age: 21

Home: East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania

Sponsors: DGK, DC, Venture, Gold Wheels, Homebase Skateshop

Best live show witnessed: Hijinx at the Stroudsburg skatepark.

Dream tour: Japan.

Who hooked you up: Andy Po, Jeff Pang, Brad Rosado, Matt Roberge, Kay Vitale, friends and family.

Am who should be pro: Josh Wilson and Dick Rizzo are on the rise.

Best style: 2000s Rob Welsh, Kalis and Stevie, Jake Johnson, Photosynthesis, many more.

Recommended IG follow: @vintagesponsor.

Most underrated skater: Dan Pensyl.

Best warm-up spot: Columbus Circle.

John Shanahan gives hope to the future of true skateboarding, with his throwback fashion choices, East Coast pop and a fresh approach to familiar terrain. Hats off to him and to all those like him that allow us to know that the best part of skateboarding is going to be okay after the sports networks have had their fill of us.—Jeff Pang

Follow John on IG: @johnshanahanz

Video / @vintagesponsor Additional filming by Conor Peterson

Photo / @mikeheikkila

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