Globe grew from the Australian boardsports business developed by brothers Stephen, Peter and Matt Hill in Melbourne. Their work began in the 1980s with skate distribution and evolved into a brand known for footwear, decks and complete boards. That background gave Globe practical knowledge of what skaters expected from their equipment.
The label's catalogue spans skate shoes, cruisers and longboards, as well as traditional boards. Globe has also explored alternative materials in some board constructions, including bamboo and bio-based resins. The company occupies an interesting place between skateboarding, design and a broader boardsports culture. Its Australian roots remain a defining part of that history.
