There are quite some differences between skate shoes. Some are great for street skating, others work well for transition skateboarding like half pipe or bowl skating. Some shoes are extremely durable, where others can be binned after 2 weeks. Finding the right balance between performance, budget, durability and flexibility are some key factors to consider. … Read more

There is a lot of hate for Nike in the skateboard scene because how dare a commercial company like Nike enter the skate shoe market? To those in the hate camp, I have some bad news; Nike SB skate shoes are one of the best for technical skateboarders. Nike offers skateboarding shoes that offer superior … Read more

While skate shoes are often confused with sneakers, there is quite a difference between the two. Skate shoes are specifically designed for skateboarding, sneakers are for daily wear. Regular shoes can’t take the abuse skate shoes can and will wear much faster. Often skate shoes consist of durable suede that needs to withstand the friction … Read more

Looking for the most durable skate shoe? Well, it’s certainly not Vans or Nike, but also the more dedicated skate shoe brands kind of disappoint. Most skate shoes last for about 60 to 80 hours given you don’t fix them. We’ve skated a bunch of shoes over the years and identified a brand which isn’t … Read more

What is worse than a skater with small feet? A skater with wide feet! Since the skate shoe industry is pretty niche, choices are limited. Most skate shoes aren’t wide enough for those with rather wide toes, but there are a couple of shoes that are wide enough for most skateboarders. As a skateboarder with … Read more

You can use sneakers for skateboarding if you only push and ride. However, if you want to learn tricks, sneakers aren’t the best choice. Sneakers wear fast, have thicker midsoles, and don’t offer enough support like skate shoes do. Often sneakers also fail to provide board feel and offer less stability. If you’re the type … Read more