Skate Shoe reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 222 Reddit reviews across 7 subreddits and 21 posts to rank the best Skate Shoe brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/NewSkaters, r/skateboardhelp, r/Vans, r/widefeet, r/BarefootRunning. Top-rated brands include Vans (4.4/5), New Balance (4.4/5), Nike (4.2/5).
Stats
Reviews222
Subreddits7
Posts21
Brands32
Products78
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#1
Vans
4.4
(83)
"I dont think you will need to worry about this with a half cab as it designed to be a skateshoe."
"I second the half cabs."
"Im a big fan of van half cabs"
"Half cabs are great but more on the expensive side"
"Vans Old Skool - can’t go wrong with the classics."
"Vans half cab"
"I’m honestly loving the vans rowley skate 99/66 right now"
"I got my first pair of half cabs a few weeks ago. I love them."
"Vans Sk8- Pro high tops"
"I’m a Vans guy and I like Half Cabs."
#2
New Balance
4.4
(26)
"NB# 480’s and 1010’s and Nike SB dunk lows are my go to’s"
"New Balance makes the best skate shoes."
"New Balance 808 has been some of the best, most durable skate shoe I’ve ever worn."
"They have a wide toe box and because of that the flick is immaculate they rubber isnt too soft or too hard so they last long while having good grip plus you can get them for around $50"
"New Balance 440s are the best skate shoe I’ve ever worn barring Es Accel Slims."
"I have only been wearing new balance 306 Jamie foys and I love them."
"New Balance 306 (Jamie Foy pro model)"
"New balance 306 Jamie Foys are durable as hell and skate great"
"Jamie foys 306 s from new balance"
"New Balance Jamie Foy 306 are killer"
#3
Nike
4.2
(18)
"Nike blazer sb highs or mids"
"Nike SB Blazers"
"Personally dunks have been the best shoe I’ve ever skated , problem is they’re expensive and hard to find"
"Nike Blazers. Great fit, skate fantastic and regularly on sale."
"They are insane for skating to be honest. Far and away my favorite shoes currently out there for skating."
"Frankly Im a big fan of the Blazer SBs"
"I started in vans, right now I'm skating a lot of Nike"
"I personally love Nike janoskis they feel the best to me"
"Air Jordan 1 and SB Dunk for me."
"Nike blazer sb mids. The only thing I hate about them is how freaking hard they are to get on."
#4
Etnies
4.4
(13)
"YESSSS. i have a pair of etnies that were limited edition. i want to skate them so bad but i wont be able to get another pair"
"Anything by Etnies. Super comfortable for skating or casual wear. The Kingpins are my favorite."
"ATM I’m skating slip on Etnies and I’m extremely happy with em"
"My favorite skating shoes are etnies... so comfortable and its reinforced for flick tricks"
"Etnies Marana with FS game changers are my go to."
"I’ve always gotten Etnies Kingpin, but that’s just me."
"Etnies Marana are great."
"Etnies Marana"
"Etnies Marana"
"Etnies Marana ones with recycled car tiers as the soles"
#5
Adidas
4.4
(12)
"They have amazing board feel and are comfortable"
"Just got some Addidas Busenitz Vulc II's. Love em. They have padding on the tongue, and an elastic strap on the inside to help keep them snug."
"Adidas busenitz are all I wear anymore"
"It's hard to find a better shoe than the busenitz, such a great shoe"
"I love the Busenitzs! They have great board feel"
"I really like adidas busenitz"
"Adidas Buzenits, NB 306, Vans Kyle Walker"
"Adidas Tyshawn, the original suede ones, since the Tyshawn II are already out chances are that you can get a sweet deal on them."
"Go to outlets and get adidas. I bought Busenitz Vulc ii for $30"
"Adidas are all solid brands."
#6
Lakai
3.9
(11)
"I always love Lakais"
"Lakai Manchester are probably my favorite. They are legit."
"Lakai Manchester’s"
"I've only worn vans low and lakai and a pair of etnies."
"Lakai"
"Lakis, average $45-65 for some basic colorways"
"Loving my Lakai Brightons at the moment. They're cup but after a few weeks have good board feel and are durable."
"Lakais, vans, and adidas are my preferences, although they can be a little expensive"
"Lakai’s if you can find them"
"Lakai, slip ons, aka Owen VLK"
#7
DC
3.9
(9)
"I like the manteca."
"My son rides for DC and he sticks to the pure lows generally."
"I feel comfortable in DC shoes been wearing them for years"
"DC for me has more affordable models that you can just switch the insoles for better cushioning and they last a fair while."
"I like DC manuals because they're lighter and cheap as chips"
"Dc’s the way to go for me"
"DC Manteca"
"Dc shoes, I can get great discounts on em usually"
"If i had to pick a pair probably the crisis 2."
#8
Converse
3.8
(8)
"Frankly Im a big fan of the Blazer SBs as well as the converse allstars, chucks, and fastbreaks"
"Just make sure you’re getting Converse Cons or Vans Pro if you’re gonna skate them"
"Converse CTAS pros. They look identical to Chuck Taylor’s, but they’re suede and have been redesigned for skateboarding. They’re a lot more durable."
"I love one stars, I have like 4 pairs right now."
"CHUCK TAYLORS work well for me."
"I’ve recently come across some converse and the SB ishod wairs both for under 20 bucks"
"Converse have some shoes that hold up to skating"
"Recently he’s been wearing converse (one stars, i think?) and i think the vans half cabs, but both of these pairs are literally falling apart lol."
#9
Last Resort
4.8
(6)
"If your looking for a skater owned company LAST RESORT is pretty fucking rad"
"Possibly my favourites were last resort SB vm002 which are built like tanks"
"Last resorts. They are a new brand that’s popping off, they are skater owned, very durable, look super clean, very light and compact, designed to beat the hell out of and last forever."
"Last Resort (super durable, rocks won’t get stuck in your sole, and laces are high enough where you won’t blow through them."
"I’ve been skating these things since the brand started a few years ago and I can’t recommend them enough."
"Last resort"
#10
Emerica
5.0
(4)
"I wear emerica skate shoes and would not want to skate without them."
"Emerica is my current favorite"
"Emerica is 100% for skating... The Dicksons have like a layer rubber under the suede that’s lasting me forever to tear through"
"Emerica - Dickson, super durable shoe."
#11
Es
4.5
(4)
"ÉS ACCEL OG. They've always been my favorite shoe for skating."
"My personal favorite are eS accel slim mid"
"The Accels are good"
"I've always liked eS accels."
#12
Jordan
3.8
(4)
"Jordan 1. Comes in a low, mid and high top."
"Jordan 1s I hear are a level up in material from Nike SB dunks."
"I once skated some old Jordans that I didn’t care about ruining. They are great shoes to skate in and the mid tops protected my ankles somewhat."
"Jordans"
#13
Popcush
5.0
(2)
"I also bought popcush insoles online and ripped out the stock insole from my sk8-hi and use the popcush in them. 10000% more comfortable"
"I also bought popcush insoles online and ripped out the stock insole from my sk8-hi and use the popcush in them. 10000% more comfortable"
#14
Kalynx
4.0
(2)
"Kalynx Zero are good and last a while"
"I say Kaylynx Zero"
#15
New Balance Numeric
4.0
(2)
"I had a good experience with new balance numerics."
"They're not as yellow as they look in the pic."
#16
Splay
4.0
(2)
"The splay 101 look pretty cool."
"Check out splay they just released a skating model."
#17
Grosso
4.0
(1)
"I'm riding the grosso mid currently. Very durable as far as I can tell, feel very nice on the foot (e.g. good protection) and look awesome."
#18
Osiris
4.0
(1)
"Osiris D3 OGs, they look cool and I've found them to be pretty durable"
#19
Supra
4.0
(1)
"I had these shoes called Supra, legit better than any shoes I’ve ever tried."
#20
DC Shoes
4.0
(1)
"DC shoes they’re literally so cool"
#21
Hey Dog
4.0
(1)
"Hey Dog have become my favorite go to brand. lot of sole to damper falls. They last ok for the price and look pretty fly IMO."
#22
Puma
4.0
(1)
"Puma suedes"
#23
Weak Shoes
4.0
(1)
"I love mine, th"
#24
Axion
4.0
(1)
"Check out the old brands like Axion, es. I got a pair of Axions I love with some cushioning!"
#25
Asics
4.0
(1)
"My asics gel vikka’s for cupsole with really nice board feel."
#26
Decathlon
4.0
(1)
"Been rocking the crush900 from decathlon (eu) they are everything i like"
#27
Ascend
4.0
(1)
"I also have a pair of Ascend's which took a minute to get used to, but very well built shoe"
#28
Blue Venice Shoes
4.0
(1)
"They hold up pretty good, will get them again"
#29
Knu Skool
4.0
(1)
"I bought a pair of Knu Skool a few months ago and they are so comfortable."
#30
Globe
4.0
(1)
"My favourites are globe, osiris, etnies and dvs! they're not really budget friendly, but you can easily find some cool globes on sale! got a new pair the other month, they were only €45!"
#31
Straye
3.0
(1)
"I bought some Strayes for $30. Those are budget Vans. Like the style but the fit was kind of weird so be warned. Took me a while to break them in."
#32
Vision Streetwear
3.0
(1)
"Revived 80s Skatewear and Skateboard brand Vision Streetwear have recently brought back their classic 80s skate shoes to our Canadian market. Their shoes are priced cheap to begin with and if you sign up for their mailing list they'll give you a discount too."
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