It’s Back, Baby!
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As we previously reported, Independent Trucks has retired their famous cross logo, replacing it with a new design. Many skaters were not happy about the change, especially since the old logo had a long history and was closely tied to the brand’s identity.
Some of the backlash came from concerns over the logo’s controversial associations, which made the decision to retire it even more complicated. RELATED: Skate Legend Steve Alba Proudly Showed The 1978 Indy Sticker Logo Despite Its Cancellation
Recently, there has been a lot of excitement in the skateboarding community after skateboarding legend Peter Hewitt shared some posts hinting that the old logo might be returning. His first post was a photo of a shirt featuring the classic cross logo. He did not explain anything but tagged Independent with the hashtag #builttogrind, which got fans talking.
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Shortly after, he shared another post that included the logo on new stickers, giving fans another glimpse at what could be coming.
And then, in his most recent post, Hewitt shared a photo of the old Indy cross logo alongside a team rider on a pin, with the caption 36 years and tagging Independent again.
This sequence of posts has sparked speculation that the classic logo could be making a comeback after more than three decades.
The potential return of the logo has many skaters reminiscing about the brand’s history and what the old design meant to the community.
Whether it actually returns or if it will appear in limited releases, the posts have certainly gotten people talking and sharing memories of the old days on the board.
Independent fans are now keeping a close eye on the brand for any official announcements.