How to Choose Skate Shoes | Tactics
Tactics Boardshop3 skaters recommend it · 4 mentions, 2022 to 2023
427K views · 6 years ago · Tutorial · Beginner
Tactics Boardshop guide to picking skate shoes, covering durability, impact support, board feel and flexibility. Compares materials and sole styles from brands like Lakai and adidas.
Why skaters like it
Beginners get pointed to it when asking what shoes to buy or why their shoes wear out fast. It explains how materials and soles affect durability and feel.
“This video is pretty good because it covers how different materials and such affect the durability/feel of the shoe”
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What skaters said on Reddit
Depends on preference but there's factors like cupsole or vulcanized shoes that influence whether your shoe has better board feel or will last longer, or a bit of both. This video [VIDEO] is pretty good because it covers how different materials and such affect the durability/feel of the shoe
I see a lot of comments recommending shoes and I don't necessarily think you should pull the trigger on any of them. Skate shoes are just as diverse as skateboard parts. It takes some time to hone in on what you like. Do some research first. Suede or leather are the best materials you can skate. Leather doesn't grip the board as much but tends to last longer. Cup-sole shoes are usually more protective, but offer less
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