First Gear Skateshop

First Gear Skateshop Pushing the truth since day one!

Come thru for our soft OpeningSaturday 4/25Video Premiere at 8pm“Algo Fine”A video by Miguel Huerta filmed in CDMX
04/19/2026

Come thru for our soft Opening
Saturday 4/25
Video Premiere at 8pm
“Algo Fine”
A video by Miguel Huerta filmed in CDMX

Stay tuned…
04/17/2026

Stay tuned…

“Everywhere You Go, Good Luck”Video Premiere by February 14thClosing Party 6pmVideo at 8:30pmFood & Drinks will be prov...
01/31/2026

“Everywhere You Go, Good Luck”
Video Premiere by
February 14th

Closing Party 6pm
Video at 8:30pm
Food & Drinks will be provided

This will officially be our last day in business. Thank you for your years of support.

*Photos of the shops throughout the years 1997-2005 + 2016-2026

The last run of hoodies are now available in-store and online. Sizing and quantity is extremely limited. Thank you for a...
01/22/2026

The last run of hoodies are now available in-store and online. Sizing and quantity is extremely limited. Thank you for all of the continued support! ❤️

Stop by until January 31st and grab some gear. 40% off softgoods and 20% off hardgoods. See you soon!
01/17/2026

Stop by until January 31st and grab some gear. 40% off softgoods and 20% off hardgoods. See you soon!

It is with a heavy heart and a lot of reflection that we are announcing the permanent closure of First Gear Skateshop.Th...
01/12/2026

It is with a heavy heart and a lot of reflection that we are announcing the permanent closure of First Gear Skateshop.

This has been one of the hardest decisions we’ve ever had to make. We started this shop out of a pure love for skateboarding and a desire to give our locals a place to call home. Seeing that dream come to life has been the honor of a lifetime.

Why We’re Closing

As many of you know, we are a small, family-run business. We’ve poured our hearts, our time, and our own resources into keeping these doors open because we believe in this community.

The past few years have been incredibly difficult. Between shifts in the industry, economic pressures, and the rising costs of keeping a brick-and-mortar shop alive, we’ve reached a point where we can no longer move forward. We are deeply disappointed that we couldn’t find a way through, as we wanted to be here for many more years to come.

While this is a sad ending, we don’t want it to overshadow the incredible memories we’ve made:
• To our regulars: Thank you for making the shop your second home.
• To the kids picking up their first boards: Thank you for letting us be part of your journey.
• To the community: Thank you for every purchase, every high-five, every session, every jam and every party!
You didn’t just support a business, you supported a dream. We are forever grateful for the friendships and the culture we built together.

We will be open through January to clear out our remaining inventory. Please stop by, grab some gear, and say goodbye. We’d love to see you one last time.
We’re planning a video premiere and final goodbye party at the shop. I’ll post details when they’re finalized.

Keep pushing, keep supporting local, and thank you for everything.
— First Gear… pushing the truth since day one

Black Friday sales starting now! 25% off all clothing and shoes, and 10% off all decks and hardgoods. Shop online or sli...
11/27/2025

Black Friday sales starting now! 25% off all clothing and shoes, and 10% off all decks and hardgoods. Shop online or slide through the shop this weekend!

Character Skateboards has donated 3 8.0” decks to help get new skaters rolling as part of their “Building Character Prog...
11/21/2025

Character Skateboards has donated 3 8.0” decks to help get new skaters rolling as part of their “Building Character Program”. If you’re a first time young skater that is looking for a fresh setup then enter to win.

Rules: Follow &
DM: How would getting a skateboard change your life

The winners will be sent a DM on Instagram
*Customer is responsible for purchasing all components at First Gear the day of pick-up

Character Skateboards has donated 3 8.0” decks to help get new skaters rolling as part of their “Building Character Prog...
11/14/2025

Character Skateboards has donated 3 8.0” decks to help get new skaters rolling as part of their “Building Character Program”. If you’re a first time young skater that is looking for a fresh setup then enter to win.

Rules: Follow &
DM: How would getting a skateboard change your life

The winners will be sent a DM on Instagram
*Customer is responsible for purchasing all components at First Gear the day of pick-up

Loose Squares Zine #7 is now available. 150 pages, hand bound in Chicago. Pick one up in store or online at firstgearsk...
11/12/2025

Loose Squares Zine #7 is now available. 150 pages, hand bound in Chicago. Pick one up in store or online at firstgearskateshop.com

The latest drop from , featuring new pant washes, beanies, and crossbody bags, is now available in-store & online at fir...
11/04/2025

The latest drop from , featuring new pant washes, beanies, and crossbody bags, is now available in-store & online at firstgearskateshop.com.

Address

3224 S. Morgan Street
Chicago, IL
60608

Opening Hours

Monday 12pm - 7pm
Tuesday 12pm - 7pm
Wednesday 12pm - 7pm
Thursday 12pm - 7pm
Friday 12pm - 7pm
Saturday 11am - 7pm
Sunday 11am - 6pm

Telephone

+17086373199

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