Skate Shoes Suck

[Antwan]

So what kind of shoes do you guys skate in?
I use my skate shoes as tennis shoes as well.. go on walks with them.
Every pair I've had, The Backs get worn away and it rubs against the back of my foot
Ruining socks and Giving me cuts.
Do any of you use those Gel-Sole things in them?
I'm trying to figure out how to make them last longer..
I doubt there's a shoe that is comfortable and durable at this point.
Shoe-Glue Isn't an option. Like It just wear and tears so easily?
Shoe isn't falling apart just the backs usually.
Trying to think of what shoes I've even used..
Fallens, Audios, DCs, Etnies.. I think that's it
I had a pair of Supras once if they count as skate shoes.

[Fecal Face]

Supras definitely count. Also Adio doesn't exist anymore.
I mean skate shoes are meant to take a lot of shit, you just have to understand what shoes do what.

Vulcanized shoes give you fantastic boardfeel, but you sacrifice protection and the shoes usually die quicker.

Cupsoles are built to last and have hella protection but it's harder to feel out the board. For some people. It's all a matter of preference.

Also it depends on how you skate your shoes. If the backs are wearing out you probably need a half-size bigger or something, unless your talking about the rear sole. Then I really don't know what you mean, the shouldn't happen unless you bomb mad hills and use your heel to break.

I personally flick my tricks with the side of my foot more, so the laces and shit get blown out super fast. It's shitty, and it's hard to correct. All my homies that I film have shoes last anywhere to a week to 3 months. You just have to analyze what your buying and how you skate.

[InsideManager]

I'm no shoe expert, but in my experience, DC's are awful and did exactly what you said, just wore away at the heel and ruined my socks/ankles. I find personally that Vans last pretty well as far as durability goes and Nike last alright, even though they're more of a slimmer kind of shoe.

[NotedDerk]

I always go for the 'big' puffy type skate shoes, like dvs has, just 'cause I feel they'll last longer. Look a lot better as well.
They all seem to develop the same wear and tear though, it's mainly your approach to how they become destroyed.
I usually get a small hole on the bottom where my big toe is from adjusting my feet too much on my board.

For example,

http://a2.zassets.com/images/z/1/7/2/8/3/8/1728387-p-MULTIVIEW.jpg


Seriously can't stand shoes that look like this, from any brand...yuck


http://www.tactics.com/a/4gjf/2/dc-mikey-taylor-s-skate-shoes-black-white-gum.jpg

[knexzor]

If your shoes wear out in the heel area inside the shoe, I warmly recommend these (http://www.servantfootwear.com/sv/shop/footwear/5125.htm) Swedish delicacies. The inside of the shoe including the heel is made by pig skin; it won't wear out.

Skate shoes in general are a fucking lottery. Griptape does mean damage to any shoe, yet I still can't help to think that shoe companies could make super durable shoes if they wanted, but won't because worn out shoes = new shoes = profit. Maybe I'm just pessimistic.

[Permy]

I have three pairs of Lakai Manchester selects (blue, red, black)
and I love them for walking around in

I haven't skated in the longest, I remember that they rip easy but they're still really good for skating in

[Hitmanx123]

nike sb zoom fp. nuff salad. im a rich kid

[pawnluvguitarist]

Vans Authentics. They're so light, flexible and thin. It feels like theres almost nothing between me and the board, especially since i always skate in them without socks.
They dont last long at all, but i really like the feel.

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_KPl2-eaHv7A/TG0CJWgdJaI/AAAAAAAAAc0/qqmnTHAn5sw/s1600/67311vans-authentic-blk.jpg

[Antwan]

Maybe Adio isn't a company anymore but their shoes are still around
I got 2 pairs for pretty cheap at the local shoe store.. I wouldn't recommend them personally.
I don't think I'll be going any bigger in shoe size, I like them to be snug with tight shoelaces.
Starting to just think a thin shoe that grips, is a thin shoe that rips..
My Personal Preference, Skinny shoes are pretty comfy when I ride but they never last.
Now that I think about it I believe my Fallen Troopers lasted longest.
I've never skated in DVS Shoes.
Nike SB's are old man, are they still making new shoes?
I always thought Nike SB Shoes looked sick. They Look Pretty damn Flashy most of them, but durable look to em too.

[exoskate89]

i have a pair of dc landau if not fallens tom asta pro model are comfortable and toughed a while

[thesignguy]

I got these free from EA so I wouldn't enter anymore contests. I would of never bought them but I'm sold on quarter tops or whatever they're called. I love these shoes and they hold up great
http://www.bayareakicks.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/etnies-rvm-skate-2-sneaker-01.jpg

http://www.vanshoesale.com/images/vans%20old%20skools%20green%20blue-01.jpg

Just got theese for being in my buddies wedding. They are super fat fresh but they will never touch grip tape

[Clayfighter]

The es accel had my favorite toe on a skate shoe, but now I've been skating in Nike sb's. I have to say they are the most comfortable shoes I've skated in, although most of their toes run invite narrow than I like, but they last quite well and I really like the blazes Vulcan sole. It feels thick but you can feel your board. Recently I've been skating some es square ones Ive had for a while and put an Nike insole in them, best combo ever.

[PyR0MaNiAc225]

Emerica. They've got every kind of shoe from thin to puffy, low tops and mid tops and they're all quality. I've got the Reynolds cruisers right now, they're light, pretty durable and comfy. I've told my family and friends about them, they've all been satisfied, even if they don't skate.

http://emerica.com/

*Paid for by Emerica Shoe Company©

[briden]

Emerica. They've got every kind of shoe from thin to puffy, low tops and mid tops and they're all quality. I've got the Reynolds cruisers right now, they're light, pretty durable and comfy. I've told my family and friends about them, they've all been satisfied, even if they don't skate.

http://emerica.com/

*Paid for by Emerica Shoe Company©

I would have agreed with you maybe 5 years ago, but emerica hasn't had a bulky shoe in a while. They've hardly had any cupsoles the past few seasons besides the g-codes and laced/romero. At least until the new reynolds shoe comes out...

[andreas]

nike sb zoom fp. nuff salad. im a rich kid
fp's are on sale at my local shop for only like 40 bones. I wanted to pick'em up but my size had some discoloration so I said fuckit. nice kicks though.


Now that I think about it I believe my Fallen Troopers lasted longest.
I've never skated in DVS Shoes.
Nike SB's are old man, are they still making new shoes?
I always thought Nike SB Shoes looked sick. They Look Pretty damn Flashy most of them, but durable look to em too.
fallens are pretty well respected and I've heard they last FOREVEREVEREVER. sb is nike. of course they're still draining skater's wallets. they came out with the koston which I think you might be interested in. the sockliner feels magical and they're snug but comfortable.



I got these free from EA so I wouldn't enter anymore contests. I would of never bought them but I'm sold on quarter tops or whatever they're called. I love these shoes and they hold up great

Just got theese for being in my buddies wedding. They are super fat fresh but they will never touch grip tape
midtops



personally I'm all about half cabs when I skate. the vulc is great and they protect your ankles. fuck yeah for vans.

[Hitmanx123]

[QUOTE=andreas;114035]fp's are on sale at my local shop for only like 40 bones. I wanted to pick'em up but my size had some discoloration so I said fuckit. nice kicks though.

QUOTE]


i got fps cuz they last and the board feel is good

[Fecal Face]

Nike SB's are old man, are they still making new shoes?


What the fuck are you even talking about? I just copped a pair last week.

https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc6/s720x720/229001_484170341593438_678768762_n.jpg

By the way this photo I took got like 10,000 notes on Tumblr out of nowhere. Fun fact haha

[thesignguy]

Buying a shoe with a Nike symbol on the side of it seems to go against everything skating came from.

It's not a propper shoe thread unless this
http://skateboarding.transworld.net/files/2009/11/picture-22.png


Pawn has sweet shoes

[Fecal Face]

Buying a shoe with a Nike symbol on the side of it seems to go against everything skating came from.

It's not a propper shoe thread unless this
http://skateboarding.transworld.net/files/2009/11/picture-22.png


Pawn has sweet shoes

Everything about SB is really solid nowadays. Designs, their STACKED team, everything. Fuck, even Jason Hernandez is their filmer. I love him.

Also Vision was the shit. Wish they were still around.

[Boxerman08]

I never really liked Nike, simply because to me it isn't really a skate brand at its core. Don't get me wrong, their skate team is fuckin incredible, but idk... can't stand the brand itself lol I've mostly skated emerica, but I've really liked etnies, fallen, and dvs.

Last pair I bought were Brandon Westgate's "Flick" emerica shoe, and I love the shit out of it. So far my fav shoe I've ever skated.

http://emerica.com/content/posts/the-flick-black-gold-white-large.png

[fallingskyline]

i just buy skate shoes when they're on sale. i don'T see a point in having the freshest gear just for the sake of being hip. atm i ride some dvs deawon songs, which have cost something like 40,-euro (close to 50 dollars) and even that is too much for a shoe that is build to be torn apart. all i care about is having a good feeling for the board, the rest is cake...

http://www.skateparkoftampa.com/spot/productimages/colors/2384_18184.jpg

[heshfield]

Buying a shoe with a Nike symbol on the side of it seems to go against everything skating came from.


I never really liked Nike, simply because to me it isn't really a skate brand at its core.

Whenever anyone brings up how Nike isnt a core brand I find it funny because, as a kid, when I started skating there was no such thing as 'skate shoes' ..you had only 3 brands to choose from: Nike, Adidas, and Converse. Imagine that.


And Vision Street Wear IS still around ..in Japan anyway: http://visionstreetwear.com/


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t8BoHizVuV4


I had been riding Fallen shoes for a while and those are relatively durable. But I recently picked up some Emerica Jinx (cheap $50) to try out and I like em; simple, comfortable, and very skate-able.

http://www.tactics.com/a/4kvc/2/emerica-jinx-skate-shoes-black.jpg


Youre really not going to find any skate shoes that are virtually indestructible like they were back in the day..Nowadays its all about board feel and making kids/parents shell out their cash on a more regular basis. Just get something comfortable, affordable, and wont make you feel like shit and break the bank when you rip through em.

[knexzor]

Back in the day me and a buddy switched shoes when they ripped. He's goofy and I'm regular and none of us skated switch so we always bought shoes together to make sure both pairs fit, and then when holes started appearing we simply switched shoes, since the back foot shoe was always essentially untouched.

[fallingskyline]

Back in the day me and a buddy switched shoes when they ripped. He's goofy and I'm regular and none of us skated switch so we always bought shoes together to make sure both pairs fit, and then when holes started appearing we simply switched shoes, since the back foot shoe was always essentially untouched.

And you could say you can ride switch really good ;)

[Fecal Face]

OH GOD. Does anyone remember Osiris D3's?

[fallingskyline]

OH GOD. Does anyone remember Osiris D3's?

Dave Mayhew Pro Model...
aka betty's favorite, i've seen way more girls with those shoes, than skaters, well obviously for the reason, those bricks weren't skatable at all

[InsideManager]

LOL hilarious.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2494/4152199907_53cdd35ac3.jpg

[Fecal Face]

LOL hilarious.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2494/4152199907_53cdd35ac3.jpg

Hahahahaha oh that brings back memories.

[fallingskyline]

those moonboots were and still are fugly!!!

[fallingskyline]

my top five skate shoes of all time:

01: sal 23 (etnies or es, doesn't matter)
02: es accell (preferably in brown)
03: lakai staple (longest lasting skateshoe i've ever had)
04: vans chukka boot (well you shouldn't land a kickflip primo down some stairs wearing these, learned it the hard way)
05: airwalk enigma (first shoe to be cut off to be low-top)#

ps: loved the lakai mj choclate ltd to death (http://www.flickr.com/photos/25120845@N08/3196068210/)

[Demzilla]

i have a 7 year old pair of reynolds 1s that still kill....light skateing but heavy on everything else...these shoes do not die...
of course they dont make them anymore....

i used to skate in shoes untill they start to ware a lil and switch...
chicks like clean shoes and i like wet wiener...

emericas since day one...

oh and i just wanna say that i think p rods new new are #2 in ugliest shit ive ever seen.....behind the d3s...

[thesignguy]

Hesh, I agree with you 100%. I wouldn't have a problem skating in Nike's that were not made for skating as weird as that sounds. My folks didn't have much bread for nicer shoes like Nike when I was a kid so I have always viewed them as what those other kids got.
Converse and addidas were what most of us skated in before Airwalk and Vision Street Wear
Big corporation milking skateboarding puts me off, I don't know how else to describe it.

[Skatehead]

I use to be a shoe whore, until I became broke....
I usually stick to simple core shoes....
I dont care about brands...Im too grown for that shit...
I need something that looks good on my feet and feel even better...

Last two pairs I bought....
http://www.noteshop.co.uk/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/444x/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/c/o/converse-cons-pappalardo-pro-ox-olive-black.jpg

http://510skateboarding.com/_site/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/gonzskate.jpg

Skate good and have lasted FOREVER....
I will be buying more of this style til they stop making them....

[Boxerman08]

Whenever anyone brings up how Nike isnt a core brand I find it funny because, as a kid, when I started skating there was no such thing as 'skate shoes' ..you had only 3 brands to choose from: Nike, Adidas, and Converse. Imagine that.


Big corporation milking skateboarding puts me off, I don't know how else to describe it.

What Signguy said here kinda sums up why I'm not too fond of Nike. But to me, when I think Nike, I think about anything else but skateboarding. Not sure if that made sense, but wtv haha

[emericaridr11]

Clay and Falling knows whats good

Es Accels only shoes i buy to skate in

http://i.pgcdn.com/pi/79/75/92/797592666_260.jpg
http://5.kicksonfire.net/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/es-accel-black-suede-spring-2009-6.jpg

there is something about really simple designs that i like, no toe caps, just a shoe...
and I cant stand the shoes with Vans like soles on them



i bought the Nike Tre Zoom things a few years ago (100 bucks), WORST shoes ever skated in

http://www.eukicks.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/07/nike-sb-zoom-tre-whitegreenyellow-2.jpg

[Boxerman08]

Es Accels only shoes i buy to skate in

out of all people, I would've thought you skated Emericas hahaha

[madsser]

Just skate lakai's. Nothing else matters...

[Jebotek]

used to skate with these ones back in the days, since they werent too big or too thin for my taste
http://www.sneakernoize.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/rey1.jpg

nowadays i got a old pair of Ellington`s from my brother to skate with

bought a pair of these for everyday life
http://www.titus.de/de_DE/product-images/details/Emerica/Schuh/The-Situation_688048.jpg

[SeksulChokolate]

http://www.homegrownboardshop.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/2tyoe2.jpg

Vans Type II
Only shoes I skate in...
Perfect feel and are real comfy too.

[Clayfighter]

I love skatebrands, but out of all the company's shoes I've skated (DC, DVS, Emerica, Adidas, eś) Nike has been the most comfortable. Even eś, which was my favorite "core", werent super comfortable to skate. I think the blazer is one of the most comfortable vulcanized shoes I've skated, plus they look good. Also, besides their high tech shoes, nikes aren't anymore expensive than any other skate shoe.ive never paid more than 80 bucks on a pair (koston 1s are worth every penny) as oppose to the near 90 dollars it cost me for a pair of accels.

[m.seven]

I still wear DC all the time,and have since the brand started,granted I rarely step on a board anymore.
It seems to me that skate shoes lately are more about fashion and less about performance,but I'm judging that on their appearance.
Personally,I don't want any shoe that looks like somebody puked a bag of Skittles on it.

[heshfield]

Hesh, I agree with you 100%. I wouldn't have a problem skating in Nike's that were not made for skating as weird as that sounds. My folks didn't have much bread for nicer shoes like Nike when I was a kid so I have always viewed them as what those other kids got.
Converse and addidas were what most of us skated in before Airwalk and Vision Street Wear
Big corporation milking skateboarding puts me off, I don't know how else to describe it.

I totally understand what you mean and Im not saying you shouldnt feel that way either..as if Nike really needs more money, right? I just find it ironic, thats all.



Es Accels only shoes i buy to skate in wtf? your username has 'emerica' right in it and you only skate eS? lol. Too bad they went out of business.


Anyway, shoes are a totally subjective thing..everyone's feet are different and its a matter of taste. No one can tell you whats best for you and the whole brand/status thing should be of least concern; its how a shoe feels on your foot and how YOU feel they look on you that really matters.

[Clayfighter]

youre wrong hesh, we can all agree that the Osiris D3 is THE BEST SKATE SHOE EVER MADE

[unplannedman]

Everybody should try to find a pair of eS square ones. Greatest shoes ever. I didn't even need to break those in.

[Clayfighter]

currently skating some, or i was before i snapped my board

[Hitmanx123]

I love skatebrands, but out of all the company's shoes I've skated (DC, DVS, Emerica, Adidas, eś) Nike has been the most comfortable. Even eś, which was my favorite "core", werent super comfortable to skate. I think the blazer is one of the most comfortable vulcanized shoes I've skated, plus they look good. Also, besides their high tech shoes, nikes aren't anymore expensive than any other skate shoe.ive never paid more than 80 bucks on a pair (koston 1s are worth every penny) as oppose to the near 90 dollars it cost me for a pair of accels.

yea i cant see myself spending more than a bill on some shoes, i only spent maybe 75 on the zoom fp and though it truly is one of the most durable shoes ive ever skated it still could of had more improvements. the janoskis i have now are comfortable as hell as well as the fps. i think nike is making its way to making a shoe that will last long and skate good but hopefully their price tag doesnt skyrocket with the shoe

[heshfield]

youre wrong hesh, we can all agree that the Osiris D3 is THE BEST SKATE SHOE EVER MADE

lol..I had a pair of Osiris' (not D3s) and they hurt my feet..I think they run a little small.

[PyR0MaNiAc225]

http://blog.polefitnessworld.com/wp-content/gallery/nike-high-heels/20134830pinkblack.jpg

[fallingskyline]

youre wrong hesh, we can all agree that the Osiris D3 is THE BEST SKATE SHOE EVER MADE

<3 fun fact is, the d3 made it to a real snowboarding boot.... lol source (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Osiris_Shoes#Osiris_D3) <3

ps hitman, regarding your sig, I CAN'T, I'M SOOO SORRY!!!

[exoskate89]

I would have agreed with you maybe 5 years ago, but emerica hasn't had a bulky shoe in a while. They've hardly had any cupsoles the past few seasons besides the g-codes and laced/romero. At least until the new reynolds shoe comes out...

the flick is a cupsole

[thesignguy]

these are the best most comfortable shoes I have ever had. I still have a pair, they are ripped pretty good but they feel like a slipper
http://img.eetoolset.com/img%3Fset%3Dimage%255B1011/900576.JPG%255D,size%255B350x350%255D,qual%255B80% 255D%26call%3Durl%255Bfile:std.image%255D

[fallingskyline]

these were the best shoes for me to do switch flips
http://www.bobshirt.com/V2/IMAGES/SNKRS/KCKWHT.jpg

[r0ke]

Only brands I ever wore were Airwalks or Vans, and I literally wore them down till either my actual toe was doing the popping or the shoes actually fell apart.

Don't know how it is ppl replace shoes now after a modest bit of wear n' tear but I guess these are different times.

[m.seven]

No shit roke,like I said it's more fashion now...gotta look fresh:cool:
I remember having a pair of the Jason Lee Airwalks,by the time I threw 'em out they were 75% Shoe Goo.

[Fecal Face]

I used to be butthurt about Nike. I just understood how sick their team is and how they run shit. SB is almost totally separately run from the normal Nike products. It's very skater-friendly, pretty close to a core brand now. Just like GONZ skates for Adidas and Koston rides for Nike. Shit is for real now. It was different many years ago when they were literally just making Dunks and calling them SB's.

[briden]

I used to be butthurt about Nike. I just understood how sick their team is and how they run shit. SB is almost totally separately run from the normal Nike products. It's very skater-friendly, pretty close to a core brand now. Just like GONZ skates for Adidas and Koston rides for Nike. Shit is for real now. It was different many years ago when they were literally just making Dunks and calling them SB's.

Being paid to rep Adidas/Nike and paying your own money to rep Adidas/Nike are two totally separate things. I hate to be the anti-Nike guy, but thinking of them as anything resembling "core" is really far off.

[emericaridr11]

wtf? your username has 'emerica' right in it and you only skate eS? lol. Too bad they went out of business.


haha, as soon as i put on the accels it was game over, i used to rock Reynolds 2s before that, and of course the 1s
now that es is out, im gonna have to try to score some good emericas without the Old-school sole shit

[Fecal Face]

Being paid to rep Adidas/Nike and paying your own money to rep Adidas/Nike are two totally separate things. I hate to be the anti-Nike guy, but thinking of them as anything resembling "core" is really far off.

Can't argue with that logic haha. I agree that their shoes are hella overpriced, I always buy mine on sale. And I usually don't skate them or film in them. I have a pair of Beldsoe Lows from Etnies to do that. I love them.

[Ruben_Williams]

I ware DCs and superdry, and adiddas shell toes. lol

[NotMikeNikeSb]

http://hypemaniac.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/10/converseoxblack3.jpg
http://only-sneakers.ru/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/gravis-slymz-low.jpg