O’Neill’s Surf & Snow wear Innovation
Founded in 1952 by Jack O’Neill in a San Francisco garage, O’Neill pioneered the modern surf industry by popularizing the neoprene wetsuit. He empowered surfers to endure cold waters and extend session time. In the late 1950s, operations moved to Santa Cruz, where O’Neill expanded into surf apparel and developed iconic innovations like the surfboard leash (invented by his son, Pat) and split-toe booties. These transformative gears are still essential today.
Beyond gear, Jack’s legacy lives on through the O’Neill Sea Odyssey. It’s a free ocean-education program that has introduced over 100,000 young people to marine conservation.
O’Neill currently blends its surf roots with modern lifestyle and snowwear collections. The product line is anchored by its iconic wave logo and commitment to adventure and sustainability via O’Neill Blue and recycled collections.
O’Neill continues inspiring explorers on waves, snow, and beyond. And it’s your time to shine with their products that you can get from our collection.
