About company
Lakai is a footwear company based in Torrance, California that creates shoes designed for and inspired by skateboarding. Lakai was founded by professional skateboarders and Girl Skateboards co-founders Mike Carroll and Rick Howard in 1999. The company was formed after both riders left DC Shoes. The name Lakai is short for Malakai which is Mike Carroll's nickname. On May 1, 2006, Eric Koston officially signed with Lakai after leaving éS Footwear at the end of 2005. Lakai's first video “Beware of the Flare” was released in June 2002. Lakai is part of the Crailtap family, which also includes Chocolate Skateboards, Girl Skateboards, Royal Trucks, and Four Star Clothing, Ruby Republic, and Skate Mental.
