The founder of DC Shoes, who was more recently known for his exploits as an extreme sports athlete, was killed in a snowmobiling accident on Jan. 2 at the age of 55. Block pioneered the design of sneakers with reinforcements specifically for skateboarding, starting DC Shoes in 1994 with partner, Damon Way. In 2004, the two sold the company to Quiksilver for over $100 million in cash and ... Log in to view full article.