Skate Shoes – Protection and Support in Skating with style and technology
Every pair of skate shoes comes with a bunch of specific features that sets them apart from ordinary street shoes. Often and openly referred to by the layman as “skater shoes”, your skate shoes are the only things physically connecting your feet to your board. Even the most high-quality professional board is no fun if you can’t rely on your shoes. If your feet aren’t securely protected, or if they don’t sit right, it’ll prevent you from a better performance. It's no wonder then, that professional skaters like Nyjah Huston, Anthony van Engelen and Ryan Sheckler are involved in the development of their own signature models to achieve the highest level of quality, comfort and style.
What are the most important features for skate shoes?
In order to help you enjoy your skate shoes for a long time, our 'All About Shoes' page explains all of the most important features you should consider when buying your next pair. The most important factors are the choice of the outer material, the type of seams your shoe should have, the thickness of their padding, the degree of breathability, and the type of shoelaces you get. Special technological innovations specifically for skateboarding, such as the Hyperfuse and Flyknit in the Nike SB Koston 3 shoe, are also things to consider in making your decision. Of course, there’s no such thing as “the perfect skate shoe”, but you can definitely find the most suitable sneaker for yourself in the skatedeluxe Online Skate Shop.
There are many technical innovations available for the soles, footbeds and the insoles. The éS Swift shoe, in particular, is practically a technical wonder.
When it comes to skate shoes, you typically have the choice between two different sole constructions: the cup sole and the vulcanised (or Vulc) sole. Each type of sole has some advantages and disadvantages, depending on the requirements you place on your skate shoe, which characteristics you prefer and what features (shock absorption and board feel) are important to you when skating.
Just have a look at the following information and decide for yourself!
