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.