STANCE Ambassadors Ren Yoshizawa Wins Silver Medal, Moto Shibata Wins Bronze Medal

Ren Yoshizawa (far left in photo) and Moto Shibata

STANCE ambassadors Ren Yoshizawa and Moto Shibata, from the California-based sock brand STANCE, competed in "X Games Chiba 2026" held at Makuhari Messe on July 4th (Sat) and 5th (Sun), 2026. Ren Yoshizawa won the silver medal in Women's Skateboard Street, and Moto Shibata won the bronze medal in Men's Skateboard Vert.

X Games is known as the world's premier action sports event. At this major competition, which brings together top athletes from Japan and abroad, both STANCE ambassadors stood on the podium, embodying the brand's spirit of free self-expression and performance.

Ren Yoshizawa Wins Silver Medal in Women's Skateboard Street

Ren Yoshizawa (far left in photo)

In the Women's Skateboard Street event, Ren Yoshizawa showcased a highly polished performance among fierce global competitors, impressively winning the silver medal.

Her technical tricks and stable riding, characteristic of street competitions, once again proved her solid skills on the international stage. As a STANCE ambassador, she is garnering further attention as a representative skater of the next generation.

Moto Shibata Wins Bronze Medal in Men's Skateboard Vert

Moto Shibata

In the Men's Skateboard Vert event, Moto Shibata secured the bronze medal in a high-level final featuring top riders from around the world.

With his powerful aerials and style backed by experience, Shibata continues to lead the vert scene. This podium finish further solidified his presence as a top skater with a long-standing career both domestically and internationally.

STANCE: A Brand Supporting Action Sports Culture from the Feet Up

STANCE has consistently proposed socks not just as gear, but as products that express an athlete's individuality and style. Deeply connected to various sports cultures such as skateboarding, surfing, baseball, basketball, and running, the brand offers items that balance performance and design.

The medal wins by Ren Yoshizawa and Moto Shibata at the world's premier event this time symbolize the brand philosophy that STANCE cherishes: "Challenge and express yourself authentically."

STANCE will continue to support athletes challenging themselves in the action sports scene from the ground up.

Socks Worn by Athletes

ICON White ¥2,200 (incl. tax) ICON Black ¥2,200 (incl. tax)

Ren Yoshizawa and Moto Shibata wore STANCE's classic casual socks for this event.

Featuring a clean design based on simple black and white with the iconic STANCE logo, these socks offer the fit and cushioning to comfortably support the feet during competition, blending naturally into the action sports scene, including skateboarding.

While boasting a minimalist look that doesn't overstate itself, the design clearly conveys STANCE's signature style, making them versatile for both competition and everyday wear.

About STANCE

STANCE is a sock brand originating from California, USA. With a background in West Coast culture, the brand has redefined socks as something to be "shown" and "expressed." They offer a wide range of products, from original and bold designs to simple casual socks, official MLB and NBA socks, and items rooted in action sports cultures like surfing and snowboarding.

Individuality for your feet. Comfort for your performance. And authenticity for your style.

STANCE will continue to support the feet of athletes, creators, and everyone who loves their own unique style.

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