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Comfort is an essential element to take into account when choosing your skate shoes. You need to be comfortable in your sneakers and for that, nothing is more important than the size of your shoes. However, don't hesitate to choose a half size larger than your basic size because your feet swell during exercise.

What are the different types of soles?

Vulcanised Rubber Soles

Vulcanised skate shoe soles are simply rubber soles with a small amount of sulphur added. This process gives the shoe a certain durability and flexibility.

Cupsole Skate Shoes

Cup soles are more protective than vulcanised soles. Also called cup or concave soles, they are moulded; and the shoe is sewn directly onto the sole. These soles are thick, strong and protective. Your feet are better supported, and the duration of use of the shoe increases. However, they are only slightly thinner, less flexible and heavier than vulcanised ones.

Which are the best skate shoes ?

Van’s : the traditional skate brand

The traditional skate shoe brand offered the precursor and most mythical styles such as the Authentic and the SK8 Hi. The Old Skool and Slip-On models have entered the world of fashion, opening up new horizons for the brand Vans.

Nike SB: the signature shoe

Nike SB was introduced in 1997 and was not quickly accepted by the skateboarding community. However, later on it helped to give the sport a wider audience. The most popular shoes for professional skateboarders are the Nike SB models like Stafan Janoski.

Adidas : comfort and resistance

Adidas has not been left out of the skateboarding world and Adidas Skateboarding is proof of that. The shoes merge skater-friendly features with classic Adidas style. The shoes are made of suede and have a simple and stable style.

How to repair skate shoes ?

In order to repair your skateboard shoes, use shoegoo type glues. This way, the holes will be filled. The same applies if the soles come unstuck or are frayed. These glues will fix the problem in a few seconds.

How to lace skate shoes?

Start to slide the lace by its ends through the first two eyelets and then interlock. Then put the left lace through the right eyelet and the right lace through the left eyelet without twisting the lace. Continue in this way until you have completed the eyelets, then tie a knot. Tie the knots tightly to avoid accidents afterwards.

What look to adopt to go with your skate shoes ?

There are many looks you can achieve with skate shoes. Wear comfortable clothes, jeans if you are just wearing them for fashion. Real skaters wear very loose fitting clothes to feel comfortable. You can also wear your skateboarding shoes with jogging suits, short skirts, linen trousers, etc...