all about skateshoes!

**whiskeyhill** · 10-14-2007 01:01 AM

I have a pair of vans slip ons, and after 4 months of good skating, its ripped up everywhere.

i'm looking to grab a new pair and was just wondering... how are the adiddas gazelles for skating? i want something comfortable, with great board feel, and sturdy.

also, any good sites i can check out for good shoes? thanks!

**lfpskater** · 10-14-2007 01:52 AM

voxfootwear.com

ipath.com

both are the best shoes i have ever worn. last forever and are by far the most comfortable.

**pelucachris** · 10-14-2007 01:59 AM

http://www.starbury.com/goods.php

SXM Trainer

for 15.00 bucks its amazing.

**skeeterdechico** · 10-14-2007 02:01 AM

www.backcountryoutlet.com

It's my default place for any clothing or snowboard soft goods. Go to the mens shoes and they have mucho stuff on sale.

**David H** · 10-14-2007 04:06 AM

2nded the starbury. if you can find a "dealer" near you, the price can't be beat. quality is pretty good (i've had a pair of the surfsides for a few weeks - a little rippage around the upper. sole is still good, but havn't taken it out for any heavy footbreaking yet).

iPath is awesome for comfort and style. Actually, i was thinking about picking up some Dharmas for comfort wearing.

**ridesnow.** · 10-14-2007 05:58 AM

Adidas sambas!!!!! Really comfy, real leather, so its durable, and a great sole for footbreaking.
http://www.dickssportinggoods.com/sm...-pi-97783.html
if you look around, they also come in many different colors

**whiskeyhill** · 10-14-2007 06:08 AM

i actually collect sambas, so i don't know if i wanna skate with them, but for now im using my gazelles... ima check out those ipaths and starbury's tho. even if i don't really like steph. haha

**sniffleless** · 10-14-2007 05:01 PM

Don't give up on the Vans. They gave us duct tape for a reason. I ripped thru mine and I just duct tape them back up. Works fine. $40 for some new shoes or $4 for a roll of duct tape. The duct tape comes in many colors now too.

Also you can get suede slip ons. They last much longer.

**bpz** · 10-14-2007 05:05 PM

**oldskool** · 10-14-2007 07:37 PM

i have some e's mids, great board feel and a great sole

**Rarrazz** · 10-14-2007 11:07 PM

There isn't a starbury dealer within 300 miles of me even..

**tonyage** · 10-14-2007 11:11 PM

i have to agree with lfpskater. i purchased a maroon set of vox shoes. Comfortable, durable and a lot of people tell me they like them. they were about $50 at a local skate shop

**David H** · 10-14-2007 11:28 PM

Originally Posted by tonyage

i have to agree with lfpskater. i purchased a maroon set of vox shoes. Comfortable, durable and a lot of people tell me they like them. they were about $50 at a local skate shop

really? i got some starbury surfsides. comfortable, durable, and ive gotten plenty of positive comments. $15 at my local steve and barrys.

**WyleKeaton** · 10-15-2007 02:51 AM

Stick with the Vans. No doubt. I've been burnin' pairs of them since the early 80's; And with all the abuse they get they always last for at least a year before they become sneaker #2 (sneaker for mowing the yard and other odd jobs). I've tried other brands, but I keep going back. But those slip on thing-ies... I don't know. Never was a fan. I always think of "dudes" with pastel Le Tigre shirts wtih the collar up.