firebad 10 Posted July 1, 2005 I know some people on here skate, and I'm in the market for some new skate shoes, so I was wondering if anyone has any recommendations. I'd prefer them to be reasonably inexpensive, since they won't be (one of) my main pair(s) of shoes. I also have wide feet, another point to consider, though I think most skate shoes tend to be pretty good on that front. Also, even beyond recommendations, are there any skate shoes companies that you guys just plain like? Any preferences? 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rhythmandsound 38,914 Posted July 1, 2005 I'm pretty much on a Vans kick these days and am not really feeling any other skate shoe brands... Half Cabs or Chukkas, that's it... Although recently I've been tempted to skate in some Reebok Workout Lo's or Mids or some Fila Original Fitness again.... 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Selegna 10,927 Posted July 1, 2005 Smile (you're on camera) Edited by Selegna on Jul 7, 2005 at 04:09 PM 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rhythmandsound 38,914 Posted July 1, 2005 the only SB's worth skating in are Dunks or FC's and they don't last any better than half cabs or chukkas! Besides, discrete shoe-goo touch-ups keep 'em going for a while... bapesta's? i hope you -are- lying 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Selegna 10,927 Posted July 1, 2005 Smile (you're on camera) Edited by Selegna on Jul 7, 2005 at 04:09 PM 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
giantreptile 160 Posted July 1, 2005 avia's. now those were the ultimate skate shoe. ugly, but indestructable. i know that doesn't help, but i had to share. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
themdouble 10 Posted July 1, 2005 Zoom Lebron II's.... Sickness! -Dub 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cue 17,260 Posted July 1, 2005 Vans TNT are nice for a couple of skates and then seem to blow out - people swear by Andrew Reynold's pro model - never tried them myself ... 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hahnstch 938 Posted July 1, 2005 selegna, why don't you skate in some adidas Y-3 or the 35th pair of adidas superstar 35 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Selegna 10,927 Posted July 2, 2005 Smile (you're on camera) Edited by Selegna on Jul 7, 2005 at 04:10 PM 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JUPAFETT 3,421 Posted July 2, 2005 THE MOST SLEPT ON SKATEABLE SHOE HAS GOTTA BE THE TIM O'CONNER COULDN'T OF PICKED A BETTER ONE TO KNOCK SERIOUS POINTS OF CONSIDERATION: MID HEIGHT WIDE BED LEGIT STRAP - OTHERS MODELS HAVE 'EM BUT LOOK OUT OF PLACE GOOD LEATHER NOT AN SB PURE STEE JUST RUN A PAIR AND YOU'LL BE SOLD SHIT IS WACKâ„¢ 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boystory 2,626 Posted July 2, 2005 chuck taylors. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
themdouble 10 Posted July 2, 2005 ^^^^ Everything Jup said but in reference to the Bron II's. -Dub 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rhythmandsound 38,914 Posted July 2, 2005 I did enjoy skating Trainer 1's...although i had the SB colorway, which i really loved. Still lurking in my trunk! 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cue 17,260 Posted July 2, 2005 es kostons have always been good for me as well ... and there are new ones comning out so the 6's should be cheap and cheerful 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mbrand 6,587 Posted July 2, 2005 Van's Mike Caroll in the mid 90's were sick. As well as the Es SLB 23. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Selegna 10,927 Posted July 2, 2005 Smile (you're on camera) Edited by Selegna on Jul 7, 2005 at 04:10 PM 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rhythmandsound 38,914 Posted July 2, 2005 the original Rick Howards on DC were the bomb, same w/the Howard 2 mids... 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TragicBliss 122,642 Posted July 3, 2005 I have a thing for being able to feel my board. And a thing for vulcanized natural gum rubber outsoles. Call me crazy. I skate in cheap Vans Era's, a half-size too big, with an SB insole from a pair of dunks. Crazy board feel and super cushion. Put on a thin layer of shoe-goo with an ice cube to prevent them from blowing out too quick. Vans Rowley Originals and Slims I dig too. As well as Emerica Reynolds 3's 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
UnhappySupremeCustomer 725 Posted July 3, 2005 Quote: THE MOST SLEPT ON SKATEABLE SHOE HAS GOTTA BE THE TIM O'CONNER COULDN'T OF PICKED A BETTER ONE TO KNOCK SERIOUS POINTS OF CONSIDERATION: MID HEIGHT WIDE BED LEGIT STRAP - OTHERS MODELS HAVE 'EM BUT LOOK OUT OF PLACE GOOD LEATHER NOT AN SB PURE STEE JUST RUN A PAIR AND YOU'LL BE SOLD --- Original message by JUPAFETT on Jul 1, 2005 07:51 PM got to agree, although the savier o'conners got the ill padding, these are probably my favorite shoes to skate in ever. Those air trainer max 91 Bo Jackson joints were nice too...Looky here, it's just the way the cookie tear. Prepare to get hurt and mangled like Kurt Angle, rookie year. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MyMindSpray 66 Posted July 4, 2005 i actually skate in a pair of DVS...quite pleased... 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sr20det 7,321 Posted July 4, 2005 jup, nike did make a trainer sb. only one colorway i think. "thrust, kill, destroy, stress" 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weiyung 28 Posted July 5, 2005 I just got the nike team edition sb, they are great cool shoes, but I don't plan to skate in them. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
powerglov 928 Posted July 11, 2005 eS Accels are the best shoes I've ever skated. Dunks feel great but wear out way too fast. Shoe Goo is godsent. My buddy is skating some of the DGK Reebok Workout; I'm tempted to try em out too. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aitsuka 2,329 Posted July 11, 2005 I used to skate on a pair of DC mantecas, now its just vans old skool cause I can rock them when I am not skating also, nice. -don't hate, appreciate- 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BKNY 13 Posted July 11, 2005 the SB cartharts are real durable. Life...I wonder...will it take me under? 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MilSpex 169,600 Posted July 11, 2005 sum of the new stuff from TASkateboarding outta Japan looks nice 2000AD Hectic Homeboys Lace Themselfs on a Daily Basis Be Advised: Morgan Nixon AKA Moman631 AKA Moman6040 is a fraud. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
just rob 10 Posted July 11, 2005 accels for sure. definently one of the best skate shoes in circulation. simple design stands tall above the rest. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stickykrylon 29 Posted July 11, 2005 believe it or not, the vintage rod lavers are good for those who like more feel of their board.. the adidas Comptown STs are pretty dope too, for those with wider feet, though those don't have the best ventilation - think they're coming out with mesh versions in a couple months. dig. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
