HOW TO BUY SKATE SHOES

Looking to buy your first pair of skateboard shoes?

Here’s our guide on how to buy your first pair of skateboard shoes! We’ve all been there before: you’re a beginner, swamped as you look at a shoe wall full of options.

Basically, it comes down to personal preference, and what will fit you best. A cupsole shoe may suit you if you’re hopping down big stair-sets, but may feel like a pair of bricks on your feet.

On the other side of the spectrum, a vulcanized shoe may provide you with greater board feel and grip, but may be too floppy on foot.

In this video, we also discuss shoe materials like canvas, leather and suede. Different rubber compounds for the sole which Nike, Adidas, New Balance and Vans use. We’ll also get into footbeds and shoe soles, discussing the differences between each.