Skate Shoes
Want to reach the extreme limits of skateboarding? What you definitely need is a pair of nice skate shoes. The skate shoes are specially designed shoes meant for skateboarding. You need not to be a pro skater to have a pair of skate shoes. You can use skate shoes just as trendy casual footwear also.
The skate shoes are specially engineered for skateboarding. Typical features include, a flat sole made up of polyurethane, a suede or leather composition, & with double or triple suturing. Various companies have also incorporated different technologies in manufacturing their own skate shoes. All these technologies help the skater to have a firm grip on the skateboard, provide a greater flexibility & to prevent heel-bruises. Different technologies include – vulcanized rubber sole, air-pockets in heels, shoelace protectors, DGT, super suede, system G2 cushioning, STI foam, lace loops that hide shoe laces , action leather etc.
The skate shoes are fastened with the skateboard by a grip tape. This grip tape applies frictional forces on the skate shoes during skateboarding session. Thus, special attention is given to increase durability of the skate shoes to prevent abrasiveness. Due to this reason skaters also frequently change their skate shoes. Plastic underlying toe-cap, super suede, action leather etc. help to increase the durability of skate shoes. Shredding of laces is prevented by protectors & lace loops. To increase the grip on board, skate shoes are made wide. So, take your time considering various aspects before choosing your own skate shoe.
