The skateboard shoe has a unique style and function that skater's help design and develop over the decades. Vans skate shoes were the original skateboard shoe and lead the market for decades until new competition came on the skate and surf scene like Airwalk. From then became a popular fashion item with the trendy younger generations in the early 1990's and there distinctive style has become a regular shoe design that is produced by the likes of Nike and Addidas and many of market leading brands.
The skate shoe is not only used for skating now, the BMX and Surfing markets have adapted the basic design to meet the needs of other users.
In general the skateboard shoe has extra padding in the sole of the shoe and around the ankle area to protect you from getting hit by your skateboard after bailing on a trick. The soft rubber sole helps to grip the skateboard or BMX pedals unlike a nromal sports trainer.
If possible, it is worth purchasing a leather or suede skateboard shoe as it is hard wearing and will help prevent you feet and shoes smelling after a heavy skate session. Always check the sizing guide, does the shoe specification suit your riding needs and maybe try some on first.
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 WOMENS NIKE AIR MOGAN MID SZ7 skateboard trainer running shoes lot free 2013 $6.50 (5 Bids) End Date: Wednesday Jun-19-2013 18:00:35 PDT |
 WOMENS NIKE BLAZER VINTAGE SZ7 skateboard trainer running shoes lot free 2013 $1.25 (2 Bids) End Date: Wednesday Jun-19-2013 18:00:35 PDT |
 WOMENS NIKE AIR MOGAN MID SZ7 skateboard trainer running shoes lot free 2013 $10.50 (4 Bids) End Date: Wednesday Jun-19-2013 18:00:35 PDT |
 Boys DC Turbo Skateboard Slip on shoes 10 Blk Grn $5.00 (1 Bid) End Date: Wednesday Jun-19-2013 20:45:02 PDT |
 Boys DC Skateboard Shoes 11 Court Graffik Blk Grn $5.00 (1 Bid) End Date: Wednesday Jun-19-2013 20:45:58 PDT |
 USED worn US size 115 DC SHOE CO wht bk VILLAIN trashed SKATEBOARD skate SHOES $11.00 (1 Bid) End Date: Wednesday Jun-19-2013 22:02:19 PDT |
 Osiris High Top Skateboard Shoes Used Size US 9 mens $20.49 (2 Bids) End Date: Thursday Jun-20-2013 7:55:48 PDT |
 DC SHOES MENS T SHIRT GRAY AJAX STAR LOGO TEE SKATEBOARD SIZE MEDIUM $7.99 (1 Bid) End Date: Thursday Jun-20-2013 12:50:31 PDT |
 Womens 8 VTG FAUX SUEDE VANS Fuzzy Skateboard Fashion Sneaker Tennis Shoes USA $21.24 End Date: Thursday Jun-20-2013 13:45:25 PDT |
 Emerica Cruisers skateboard shoes vulc size 11 Brand New $29.99 End Date: Thursday Jun-20-2013 13:53:27 PDT |
If the skateboard shoes are slightly used, make sure you ask questions if the shoe description and pictures are not of a good standard.
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