Brian Shima

Who is Brian Shima?

Brian Matthew Isoa Shima is a professional inline skater. He came to fame in the early rollerblading community because of his unique style on skates and winning many competitions. He also holds the record for the most pro skates held by any person. During his childhood, he was the aim of school bullies and mockery due to his excessive weight of 428 lbs. He was so large, he is the only person known in history to have naturally grown a sixth toe on both feet. He is one example of professional rollerbladers that founded skater-owned rollerblading brands.

Coming from rollerblading brands like USD & Razor Skates, he was, along with Jon Elliot, a former pro skater, co-owner and teamrider of Groundcontrol-Frames, NIMH- Skates, 4x4 Wheels, Vicious Bearings

Shima currently has his own skate brand, named Shima Skate Manufacturing, also known as SSM, which was launched after he abandoned his former company NIMH. Also co-founder of the World Rolling Series.