Now we all know how important it is to maintain balance on a skateboard. Imagine trying to maintain that and perform tricks when you wear any random footwear. You cannot enjoy, perform your tricks and may even fall down. This is where specially designed skateboard shoes come into the picture. These will give you the required comfort, protection, grip, stability and style like no other. These shoes thus give you the best experience in skateboarding. A pair of skateboard shoes essentially needs to –
- Provide excellent grip
- Have shock absorbing features
- Be made of a good high-quality material
- Have impact protection features
- Be stylish and interesting
- Be durable and correctly fitted
Considering these features, it is important to buy shoes. Here are the best of the lot available in the market. Dive down to find out which ones make it-
Vans Classic Slip-On
This is a super flexible, vulcanized pair that has a pleasing silhouette. It is easy to wear and has a great grip and is lightweight. It has a waffle type outsole so that makes it durable. Also, the material used is suede and toes part has some leather.
| PROS | CONS |
| Durable and flexible | Lesser protection |
| Waffle outsole and grip is great | Quality of suede |
| Lightweight |
DC Men’s court Graffil SE Shoe
This pair is for those serious skaters and has most of it woven making it a mostly handmade pair. It is comfortable, attractive and durable. It has an ultra grippy outsole and has a few stabilizing features. This will enhance your riding style and give you protection. The padded tongue and pull tab also make it aesthetically catchy.
| PROS | CONS |
| The sole design makes it flex more | May initially feel stiff |
| Cool graphics and internal elastic holder ensure fitting and grip | Expensive |
| Abrasions resistant and cushioning impact |
Adidas Matchcourt High RX2
This shoe is made in the typical Adidas silhouette and there is an ankle padding to ensure protection and the increased tongue will help adjust the show to properly provide grip. There is an increase in durability by limiting the stitching and allowing feet to breathe. It is flexible and the fabric lining is perfect for a comfort. It offers great impact protection and has good shock absorbers.
| PROS | CONS |
| Sturdy Outsole | Limited color options |
| Great grip, board feel and breathability | |
| Good grip, cushioning and support |
Globe-Sprout
This 1960’s themed shoe has a beautiful silhouette and offers durability and is light weighted. They have a patented Nitrolite shock absorption bed and are thus more protective. The heel and tongue areas have heavy padding and since there is minimal paneling there is no carrying of extra weight. Its super V pattern is made to create a more supportive shape and does not tug at your foot arches. This means you can do your tricks in style.
| PROS | CONS |
| Comfortable | No drawbacks |
| Classic Vulcanised grip | |
| Longer lifespan |
Nike SB Women’s Bruin High
This is a female feet oriented skate shoe, after all, every Cinderella needs her pair. This is a bold step and a welcome one as it is one of the first by Nike in this territory. It has an enhanced fit and a narrow arch, light flexible vulcanized soles, rubber foxing tape and are not bulky. The cushioning is perfect and since it is thin it is more stable. They provide a good response to shocks and have less weight.
| PROS | CONS |
| Perfect fit | Hard to wear |
| Durable, flexible | No collar padding |
| Stable and protect feet |
Finding the right shoes is important as we all know. Skateboarders should find one that fits them like a glove. Then only can they do all the activities they want with the help of the skateboard. Buying the right shoe is nothing less than an investment. Premium guaranteed comfortable shoes are nothing but primary to avoid a fall. Since the shoes are made ideally for skateboarding, they are the perfect fit for your tricks and give you the ultimate skateboarding experience.
