Cupsole vs. Vulcanized Explained
Tactics Boardshop2 skaters recommend it · 2 mentions, 2014 to 2016
125K views · 16 years ago · Other · Beginner
Tactics Boardshop explains how cupsole and vulcanized skate shoes are built and how they differ in feel, durability and board feel. Short shop explainer from 2010.
Why skaters like it
Gets linked to newer skaters choosing shoes or dealing with foot fatigue and ball of foot pain, as a quick way to see how the two sole types differ.
“there are two different *formats* for skate shoes that you should probably be aware of: vulcanized and cup sole... watch these to get an idea”
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What skaters said on Reddit
They look both like vulcanized sole types. Try a cupsole type shoe in the shop and see how they feel. Personally I get fatigued feet from types of shoes you linked, so have now gone with some slip in pros from vans with a Cupsole. Here for a little more info: Cupsole vs. Vulcanized Explained - YouTube [VIDEO]
there are two different *formats* for skate shoes that you should probably be aware of: vulcanized and cup sole... watch these to get an idea: [VIDEO] [VIDEO]