The best skateshops in Belgium
Looking for a skateshop in Belgium? Good news: the country is small, but the skate scene is alive and well. We’ve done the rounds of the shops that matter — the ones with real advice, solid gear, and a community behind the counter.
Why buy at a local skateshop
You can order your board on Amazon or some big generalist site. No one’s stopping you. But here’s why it’s a bad idea.
The advice
In a skateshop, the guy behind the counter skates. He’ll ask you the right questions: do you ride street or park? What’s your level? What size shoe? He’ll set up a board adapted to YOU, not sell you the “bestseller” pack of the moment.
Online, you’re alone facing 200 deck references. You’ll pick the prettiest graphic. And end up with a board that’s too wide or trucks that are too tight.
The build
A skateshop builds your board in front of you. Grip, trucks, bearings, wheels — everything assembled cleanly. Trucks are tuned to your preference. You leave with a board ready to ride.
Online, you receive a cardboard box. Figure it out yourself.
The community
The skateshop is the local scene’s hub. That’s where you find out there’s a session at the park on Sunday, that the new spot under the bridge is rideable, or that someone’s selling a set of trucks in good shape for 20€.
Buying local also means supporting the people who keep skating alive in your city. If shops close, all that’s left are screens.
The price
And no, a skateshop isn’t necessarily more expensive than online. Margins are tight, prices are usually aligned with the market. And when you factor in the included advice and build, you come out ahead.
Brussels skateshops
Brussels is the heart of Belgian skate. Logical — it’s the biggest city, with the most riders and the most spots.
Lockwood
Lockwood is an institution. Around for years, it’s THE go-to shop in Brussels. Wide deck selection (Baker, Polar, Quasi, Palace…), apparel, shoes. The team knows their stuff and the shop sponsors local riders.
| Info | Detail |
|---|---|
| Address | Rue des Chartreux, Brussels |
| Specialty | Street, apparel |
| Deck budget | 55-75€ |
| Build | Yes, on-site |
| Vibe | Institution, core |
Science Skateshop
Science is the shop that’s been pushing the Brussels scene for years. Small space, big selection. The kind of place you stop in for a grip tape and leave 45 minutes later after talking tricks.
| Info | Detail |
|---|---|
| Address | Brussels centre |
| Specialty | Street, boards, hardware |
| Deck budget | 50-70€ |
| Build | Yes |
| Vibe | Core, community |
Skateboard Avenue
A street- and park-oriented shop with a solid stock of strong brands. The team is involved in the Brussels community and regularly organises events.
| Info | Detail |
|---|---|
| Address | Brussels |
| Specialty | Street, park |
| Deck budget | 50-70€ |
| Build | Yes |
| Vibe | Accessible, good for beginners |
Skateshops in Flanders
Flanders has a solid skate scene, carried by cities like Antwerp and Ghent.
Frontside (Antwerp)
Frontside is a pillar of the Antwerp scene. The shop has been around for ages and has seen generations of skaters come through. Wide selection of brands, from classics to indies. The team is passionate and involved in local events.
| Info | Detail |
|---|---|
| City | Antwerp |
| Specialty | Street, wide selection |
| Deck budget | 55-75€ |
| Build | Yes |
| Vibe | Core, historic |
Mack (Ghent)
Mack in Ghent is a clean shop with a sharp selection. Less mainstream, more curated. You find brands you don’t see everywhere, and the advice is top-notch.
| Info | Detail |
|---|---|
| City | Ghent |
| Specialty | Curated selection, indie |
| Deck budget | 55-70€ |
| Build | Yes |
| Vibe | Sharp, indie |
Krew (Leuven)
A solid shop in Leuven with a good selection of recognised brands. Well-placed for riders in Flemish Brabant who don’t want to head all the way to Brussels or Antwerp.
| Info | Detail |
|---|---|
| City | Leuven |
| Specialty | Street, shoes |
| Deck budget | 50-65€ |
| Build | Yes |
| Vibe | Accessible |
Skateshops in Wallonia
Wallonia has fewer shops than Flanders or Brussels — population density is lower. But there are a few solid references.
Nass (Liège)
Nass in Liège combines skateshop and urban culture. The shop offers a good selection of decks and apparel, with a team that knows the local scene. It’s the rallying point for Liège skaters.
| Info | Detail |
|---|---|
| City | Liège |
| Specialty | Street, urban |
| Deck budget | 50-70€ |
| Build | Yes |
| Vibe | Urban, community |
Board Spirit (Namur)
A shop in Namur covering skate but also other gliding sports. Handy if you’re in the area and want face-to-face advice rather than ordering online.
| Info | Detail |
|---|---|
| City | Namur |
| Specialty | Skate, gliding |
| Deck budget | 50-65€ |
| Build | Yes |
| Vibe | Versatile |
And the others?
The list isn’t exhaustive. Shops open, others close. The scene shifts. For an up-to-date and complete list of skateshops in Belgium, check bindy.world/skate/shops — we list all the active shops in the country.
What a good skateshop should offer you
Not all shops are equal. Here’s what makes the difference between a good shop and a store that sells planks.
Honest advice
A good skateshop won’t sell you the most expensive board. It’ll ask questions and steer you towards what suits you. If you’re starting out, it’ll tell you straight: “get a simple setup, you’ll upgrade later.”
On-site builds
A real skateshop builds boards. It has the tools, the know-how, and does it in front of you or in a few minutes. If a shop doesn’t offer building, that’s a red flag.
A coherent selection
A good shop chooses its brands. It doesn’t stock everything that exists — it selects what’s solid, what makes sense. You should be able to trust what’s on the rack.
A link with the scene
The shop runs events, sponsors local riders, has a team. It’s connected to what’s happening in your city. It’s not just a store, it’s a meeting place.
Budget to start: how much does it cost?
The question everyone asks. Here’s what you should plan for your first complete board.
Option 1: the complete board (80-120€)
The simplest starting solution. You buy a board already built with deck, trucks, wheels, bearings and grip. Ready to ride.
| Component | Included | Quality |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | Yes | Decent |
| Trucks | Yes | Basic |
| Wheels | Yes | Standard |
| Bearings | Yes | ABEC 5/7 |
| Grip | Yes | Standard |
Perfect for finding out if skate is your thing without dropping 200€. After a few months, you’ll replace the parts one by one.
Option 2: the custom setup (120-180€)
You choose each component separately. Costs a bit more, but you get exactly what you want.
| Component | Budget | Tip |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 50-75€ | Width 8.0”-8.25” for street |
| Trucks | 30-50€ | Independent, Thunder or Venture |
| Wheels | 20-35€ | 52-54mm for street |
| Bearings | 10-20€ | Bronson, Bones Reds |
| Grip | 5-10€ | Jessup or MOB |
| Hardware | 3-5€ | Standard |
Total: around 120-180€, build included at most shops.
Option 3: tight budget
You’ve got 80€ and not a cent more? Tell the shop. A good skateshop will find you a solution: a complete on sale, a deck from the previous collection, demo trucks. There’s always a way to start without going broke.
What you should NOT buy
- Supermarket boards (Decathlon entry-level, Action, Aldi). The wood is heavy, the trucks are soft, the bearings rust at the first contact with water. You’ll struggle and think skating’s not for you. When it’s just the gear.
- “Penny boards” as a first board. Fun for cruising, but you won’t learn to skate on it. Too small, no grip, not stable.
The brands to know
You’ll hear these names in every shop. Here’s a quick reference.
Decks
| Brand | Style | Average price |
|---|---|---|
| Baker | Street, punk | 60-70€ |
| Polar | Arty, European | 65-75€ |
| Real | Classic, reliable | 55-65€ |
| Quasi | Strong graphics | 60-70€ |
| Element | Accessible | 50-60€ |
Trucks
- Independent: the standard. Heavy but indestructible.
- Thunder: lighter, more responsive.
- Venture: between the two, good value for money.
Wheels
- Spitfire: the street reference.
- Bones: solid, good grip.
- Ricta: good alternative, often cheaper.
Skating in Belgium is alive
Belgium has a skate scene that’s running. New parks popping up in plenty of cities (Brussels, Antwerp, Liège, Ostend, Louvain-la-Neuve…), contests, local videos, and above all shops that keep all of it going day to day.
If you’re starting out, the best advice we can give you: go to a shop. Talk to people. Buy your first board there. You’ll leave with a setup that fits you, advice for your first tricks, and probably the address of the nearest park.
And if you want to find every skateshop, park and spot in Belgium at once, it’s all on bindy.world/skate/shops.
Have a good ride.
