Skateboarding Shoes Buying Guide

Many of the shoe manufacturers have gotten onto the skateboarding bandwagon now, it does mean that when buying skateboarding shoes, you can get lost in the sea of brands, styles, colors and prices. How do you choose? Here are some tips.

First, determine what kind of shoe you truly need. Are you a serious skater or a beginner? Don't get fooled into thinking that you need to purchase a solid pair of skateboarding shoes if you're not heavily into the sport as most moderate skateboarders will find that a decent pair of light hiking boots or trail-running shoes will do just fine.

Before you choose your skateboarding shoes, you will need to think carefully about how much money you are willing to spend. Different styles and different companies have several shoes that span different price classes. Even though some of these types of skateboarding shoes are expensive and pricey they are the only type of shoe for the job of skateboarding.

There are new styles and designs coming out all the time which doesn't make shopping for your skateboarding shoes any easier, but here are just a few trusted names that you might want to look at when scouting around for the best deals: Vans skateboarding shoes, Globe shoes Australia, DC shoe co USA, Osiris, Etnies, Emerica, Adio, Nike SB, and IPath.

Skateboarding shoes should give protection and should have a lot of grip for the boarder and board. Just like any other type of shoe skateboarding shoes should feel good on your feet.They should give you stability and should feel good on the heels and sole of your foot.

Don't always take the advice of the salesperson either, as they will try to sell you the shoes that earn them the best commission and not the ones that are best matched to your specific requirements.

Converse Work C1910 (Men's) - Black

This skateboard shoe has a suede upper, a Tailex lining, a removable EVA cushion insert insole with a sponge rubber heel wedge, a steel toe, electical hazard protection, an EVA cushion midsole, and a slip resistant ViperGrip Plus rubber outsole.



Converse Work C1930 (Men's) - Taupe

This classic skateboard shoe features Tailex lining, a Removable EVA Cushion Insert with Sponge Rubber Heel Wedge insole, and a 2 Color Rubber outsole. Also features a steel toe - Non corrosive steel toes used in footwear to provide protection for the toe area. Meets or exceeds ASTM F2413-05 Standard for protective footwear.

IPATH Bob Burnquist (Men's) - Hemp/Brazil

Have a look at this innovative, eco friendly ipath skateboarding shoes, this exclusive styles was designed by Douglas Miles, owner/founder of Apache Skateboards. Features hand desgined, imagery of Apache Warriors and contemporary "rez" portraits.



IPATH Fred Gall (Men's) - Black/Red Suede

IPATH has been humbly green since 1999 and has promoted environmental sustainability for the benefit of present and future generations of skateboarders to come. This ipath skateboarding shoe features the cutting edge of technology which includes a unique Stash pocket under the tongue in order to hide away your money, keys, or whatever valuable merchandise you wish to keep concealed. Also has a CHT Coconut Honeycomb Tech Insole, which offers advanced cushioning, supreme arch support and moisture wicking breathability for the ultimate in skateboarding performance.

Sneaux Aced Vulc (Men's) - Black/White

The Aced Vulc is a trendy skateboard sneaker with lettering on back heel for added styling.

White Skateboarding Shoes



Etnies Callicut (Men's) - White/Dark Grey/Red

Etnies skateboarding shoes. Trademark Etnies "E" logo and an elastic tongue-centering straps for a personal fit. Padded tongue and collar. STI Foam level 2 cushioning footbed with heel support. 400 NBS rubber outsole with internal EVA midsole.

Womens Athletic Skateboard Shoes



DC Shoes Chelsea (Women's) - White/Tan

DC skateboarding shoes. Specifically designed for women's sizing and fit. Features a lightweight textile upper with a suede toe cap and soft fabric lining. Features a lightweight foam padded mesh tongue and a padded collar for added comfort and support. Features a multi tone bottom with DC's trademarked "pill" pattern.



DC Shoes Chelsea (Women's) - White/Athletic Red/White

DC skateboarding shoes. Features a lightweight foam padded mesh tongue and a padded collar for added comfort and support. Features a multi tone bottom with DC's trademarked "pill" pattern.

Kids Skateboarding Shoes



PUMA Frankie (Children's) - Black/Vaporous Gray/White

Skateboarding shoes for kids. A totally new skateboarding silhouette that takes design inspiration from the Roma, like the ' T-toe ' & rubber toe bumper. The tongue, collar and side panels are padded for skateboarding & compliment the classic 'skate lifestyle' look.

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