Homage

Great skate shop all around.
A buddy and I decided to come back from our 10+ year skating hiatus and hit up homage.
We told the staff what we were looking to do on the boards and what we were looking to spend and they helped us pick out the perfect set up. We both can’t get enough of our boards, specs exactly as we had hoped for, perfect for tricks and perfect for longer riding on the streets. The boards they helped us pick even make two old farts like us pretty okay boarders now.
The staff was super helpful with everything, and kept us entertained while they setup and tuned our boards.
They also have an impressive amount of sneakers to choose from and good sales on a lot of them and some good 5 panel hats to choose from.
Will be purchasing next board here for sure.

This is a message the «manager» Nicky P sent to me. Learn from my mistake for posting my opinion about this «shop»
honestly, i think your review about Homage is misleading and unfair. i understand you are frustrated that you didnt get to buy shoes in your size, but that is not Homage’s fault, so please understand that. You tried exchanging shoes that you purchased WAAAY after the 2 week grace period (it’s marked on your receipt) and expected us to do an even swap after the value increased… there is no retail shop that would honor your request. that’s like buying something on sale, coming back after the sale is over and trying to exchange the sale item for another item at full price… that’s not how retail works (granted the quickstrikes are not sale items… it’s the same concept in retail) i was the manager who told you «i guess that person will get what they deserve» b/​c you were complaining and whining to me about how some people lied to you while you were in line for the original purchase, i only said that to try to make you feel better. once again, it’s not Homage’s fault that those people got in line before you and bought your size. feel free to keep your review up, i dont care… i just want you to know that you’re coming across as a baby to me… and quite frankly, if this is always your attitude and demeanor, i don’t mind if you don’t come to our shop anymore… i prefer to maintain nice customers, not whiny hype beasts… there are plenty more understanding and mature hype-​beasts around. grow up and stop being such a crybaby hype-​beast… i’m shakin MY damn head at YOU! and for your information, someone bought those shoes the very next day full priced and were stoked b/​c they understand how quickstrikes and retail works… just sayin. enjoy your life, i hope you’re less hatefilled moving forward ;)

Legit skateshop. Good people. They do alot to give back to the skate community. Probably the best selection of shoes here in BK. Nice selection of bigger and smaller brands.
Keep Killin it guys
Shaun.

Friendly, helpful staff (which is rare among skate shops). Well designed displays. Overall, a great shop. If it was my local, I’d shop here all the time. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

I walked into Homage the other day after passing by countless times while walking to the G train. I’ve always been into skating and skate culture but I haven’t checked out this place before. I walked in and was immediately greeted, which is always a good sign. They have two walls of shoes, decks, and other cool things, as well as apparel.
They also carry Nike SB’s and I do believe they have a quickstrike account (I came in to inquire about an upcoming release) so that’s awesome! Everyone here seemed friendly and laid back and the shop itself is really nice. I’ll be back!

I walked into Homage yesterday to do probably the un-​coolest thing one could do at a skate shop — that is, buy a hot pink and purple penny board. (It’s for my niece, hookay?).
Despite seeming like a total skate noob, the staff was super chill and helped me find a board from their selection. One of the workers, Dan, was even kind enough to tighten the wheels so my darling precious niece doesn’t break her face when she steps on it for the first time (although, really, that’s kind of a right of passage. I should let the kid fall).
Homage has a huge selection of skate and snowboard gear, all neatly organized and waiting for you & your doll-​hairs to come through. Though I usually only ride a longboard, I stuck around and chatted with them for a bit about getting back into skateboarding, for realz. The store offers lessons, and Dan was super helpful in showing me some decks to consider and good skate parks to check out if I do.
If you’re in need of skateboard gear, or you just wanna seem like a cool kid wearing skateboard gear, definitely stop by Homage. Perhaps you’ll see me there buying a deck this spring so I can continue to riddle my body with scars. Cause that’s just what I do.

Great shop with a great selection of kicks and boards. The staff were super friendly and know their stuff. Definitely coming back soon!

Walked in to buy a hat. I’m not a skateboarder but figured they should have some cool stuff so I walked in. Started by ME greeting the staff. The woman asked if I wanted help. Started asking about hats and if they kept 9 Fifty hats (at the time I couldn’t remember the exact name of them) guy barely looks up and says «not sure» I said they are a pretty common hat, round sticker that is generally gold and black? Some people keep the stickers on? Nothing?
He says without looking up. «I don’t know what you’re talking about, I’ve never heard of them».
I left the super cool 35yo to keep playing with his skate board. I’m glad I was reminded that I am not cool enough to talk to. Even though I own cool stuff too like books and custom chess boards.

Horrible experience.
I purchased several boards here as gifts for a few friends. I spoke to Milton to specifically make sure that if my friends didn’t want the boards they could be returned. Got home and noticed the receipt says no returns, only store credit.
Called the store right away to confirm and was told that there is a firm no return policy and that I must have misunderstood what the associate told me. I told them I wasn’t told by anyone that all sales are final and there isn’t any signage in the store to indicate all sales are final. I even said I’d bring the brand new boards back literally within 2 hours of purchasing them. The guy I spoke to only said «you live and you learn…»
Already started a credit card dispute, but felt that everyone should be aware of this company’s shady business practices before someone else gets taken advantage of.

If you want skate products, Homage has them, at decent prices. They have some difficult-​to-​find shoes and clothing as well. They also have a training facility where you can skate some really nice ramps during private lessons or special events. Ask for info at the shop.
The people writing bad reviews here seem confused. Anyone complaining about the service is probably unfamiliar with skate shop etiquette. Skate shops are usually a place where clerks give you a surly glare instead of a greeting. Don’t believe me? Go to Supreme expecting service with a smile and see what happens.

I love this place… Great sneaker and Skateboard collection. One of my favorite places to visit whenever I’m at the old hood. My son tries his best to find the perfect shoes that will match his skinny jeans and flannel shirts. He thinks he’s a hipster but he’s really a jock… If I was going to buy a skateboard for him it will be from Homage.

My son is 12 yr old and they treated him like he adult, Everyone was super sweet to him. They are very knowledgeable and will to help.

no more coffee!
+snotty sales girl
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no thanks! i’ll go elsewhere.

I signed up for one of their mid-​week bus trips to Hunter. It was scheduled to pick me up in Union Square. I got there 15 minutes early. Early enough to watch the bus in front of Paragon load up and leave. I then stood there for over an hour. And of course because it was so early in the am no one at Homage was picking up their phone. In the end they were a complete no show. So I left a message asking what was up. No return call. Spent the next several weeks leaving messages and sending emails trying to get to the bottom of it. Finally got someone on the phone. He didn’t really apologize… rather just said he’d refund me. After a few more weeks of not seeing it posted to my credit card I had to get the CC company involved to run a charge back.
Fortunately Homage didn’t get any of my money. But I was still out the lift ticket, ski rental, and work day I took off.
You guys suck… just thought I should pay you the homage you deserve.
Do yourself a favor and book your bus trip with someone else. i.e. Paragon

A skate shop that has a coffee shop attached to it! They serve Mud Coffee too! The boards are pretty nice and some of them are made from bamboo. A little expensive but I guess its worth it in the end if you ride a lot. They also have a large amount of skate shoes and Vans. The staff is good looking and friendly.

So, it’s a skate shop that also serves Mud coffee? Impressive.
Wait, you can also order the coffee from their window without the hassle of going in and out of a shop, before getting on the adjacent subway? Doubly Impressive.
Hold the phone, the guy who serves said coffee is ridiculously nice and gives you your iced goodness in record time, just enough to jet down stairs and catch the incoming subway? OK, stop, I think I just found the key of how to begin the perfect day.
Pay homage to Homage and start your day off the right way :)
*only cash (only down-​side)

A skate shop sounds like a funny place to go in a snowstorm, but they had MUD coffee, oatmeal cookies and a clear sidewalk this morning! After trudging through blocks of uncleared Brooklyn streets; it was really nice to chat with the friendly barista and pick up some breakfast. I’ll be sure to stop by the skate shop for some snow goggles!

Wow Homage, what happened to you guys…
I have been coming here with my husband since it opened. Not only is he an avid skateboarder but so are the children in my family. Recently, we have been watching the service slowly decline. We yet again went to Homage to purchase a skateboard for my nephew. We came in here to get a helmet and a board. Not only was it almost impossible to garner the attention of the staff (apparently the videos playing) when we did they didn’t have any interest in helping us. Not only were we spoken to like we had no idea what we wanted, the attitude was just bad, considering we were about to spend some money (not including the amount we have spent since it opened).
Overall, I will not be back. There are plenty of other options for skateboards that don’t provide this kind of attitude. Mud coffee does not a skateboard shop make!

Mud
Coffee
At a skate
Shop coffee stop
And go to work fully caffeinated.

I am not the typical Homage customer. I think they thought I was joking when I said I wanted a lesson. They weren’t condescending in any mean way at all, just very surprised, and very helpful.
$ 60 gets you a private lesson, +$ 20 if you bring a friend. $ 20 for rental of hats and pads (wow did I need them)– and the rental money can go towards any purchase you make that day.
Our instructor was Chappy, and he was a positive, patient and encouraging. Rode for an hour, teaching us the basics, even getting on the ramp– but best of all a trick– under flip side! Definitely worth the money– and I will be returning soon.