"Today we're exploring one of the most unique skate shops you'll ever see—Future Skate, located in the St. Louis, Missouri, area inside an old Sears building. This place has it all: a full-service skate shop, an indoor skate park called Earth Surf with a half pipe, mini ramps, and street obstacles, a vintage skateboard collection from the 50s through the 80s, and an eclectic mix of collectibles and curiosities.

We visit with Don Earley, who's been in the industry for over 40 years. He shares fascinating stories from his time working with big brands like Santa Cruz and his personal experiences with skating legends such as Tony Alva, Ray Flores, Joe Lopes, and Christian Hosoi. Don takes us through his impressive vintage board collection, showcasing rare pieces from the 50s to the 80s, including original Dogtown and Z-Boys memorabilia. Future Skate isn't just about nostalgia; it also boasts a wide selection of modern boards and components, making it a haven for both old school and new school skaters.

Whether you're a Gen X skater reliving the glory days or a new skater looking for quality gear, this shop has something for everyone. The ramps at Earth Surf are perfect for skaters of all levels, providing a dynamic and exciting environment. Don't miss this inside look at a true skateboarding treasure trove!"

Courtesy of The Nostalgic Neighborhood

 "Don Early is a true OG and just a really good person. It’s funny watching this, because, having worked for him at Future Sk8 many, many moons ago, way before this current chesterfield location, I’d be sitting with him on his couch at his home and he proudly showed me everything shown in this interview and much, much more. Don is an absolute hoarder and his collection of skateboard history is truly monumental on an insane level. When he first showed me this stuff, I was absolutely mind blown. And everything has a vivid story from Don’s memory to go with it. He’s got a bunch of really cool and unique Neil Blender artwork, too. I mean, it just goes on and on. Genuine dude! I'm glad to see he’s still at it. The dude is so passionate about skateboarding that he’ll be doing this until the day he dies."

"Everyone who loves skateboarding should appreciate what this guy does with his passion and pass it on to others to embrace."

"I'm an old school BMX rider but love skateboarding as well. my all time favorite deck is the Vision Mark Gonzalez deck. Now i've seen skateshops my entire life but this skateshop takes the cake. This place is an all in one. skateshop, museum, and skatepark freaking wowww!!!!!!!!!!"

"I have to say growing up in the 80s freestyle and and skating that brought back a lot of memories for me and that’s an awesome video. Can’t wait to see the next one."