Salvador Lucas Barbier or SLB (born July 12, 1969) is an American designer and creative director, widely known for his innovative and trailblazing professional skateboarding career.
"[6] The shoe design, initially released in 1993, has been reissued many times over due to continued demand.
[7] In addition to the innovative design, these shoes also became the blueprint for skateboarding footwear endorsement deals.
[11] Barbier founded and directed several skate companies that shaped the market of the 90’s, and still have an influence on many of today’s brands.
[12] In his role as a creative director, Sal continues to work with the limited-edition Aesthetics Skateboards, and select collaborations.