Skateboard Shoes

World of Wheelcraft stocks the best skate shoe brands, including Emerica, Etnies, FP, Lakai, New Balance and Vans. stocks the best skate shoe brands, including Emerica, Etnies, FP, Lakai, New Balance and Vans.

What separates a regular shoe from a skateboard shoe? Skateboard shoes are specifically designed for skateboarding. They provide grip, durability, and protection, and they keep you skating for long periods of time. Between all the different types of shoes, we can break them down into two types.

Vulcanised Soles: Shoes with a vulcanised sole can be easily spotted as the sole is seamlessly attached. Vulcanised shoes are built from a flat sole wrapped in rubber around the shoe. The nature of this shoe means that less cushion can be installed in the sole; a great example of this is the Vans Skate Half Cab Shoe. This shoe in particular has a floating innersole, providing the necessary comfort.

Cup-Sole Soles: Shoes with a cup-sole are constructed with a one-piece sole, glued, and then stitched to the upper. Cup-sole shoes offer much more support as it's easier to incorporate foot and heel support. The nature of this shoe's construction allows for greater support and impact support. An example of this type of shoe is the Etnies Estrella. This shoe offers fantastic support and impact absorption.