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Unless you skate, you probably haven thought much about skateboarding shoes. You may even believe that skate shoes are simply a fashion statement. In reality, this is the furthest from the truth. Skate shoes today combine a number of important elements to create a pair of shoes that will help give you the ultimate ride while on your skateboard. Just as sneakers themselves have evolved over time, so skate shoes have improved. Ideally, a shoe intended for skateboarding should allow you to feel the board through your shoes, be flexible, grip the board and have bumpers to prevent excessive wear.
Prior to the emergence of shoes intended specifically for people who liked to skate, teenage boys commonly wore their regular shoes. Converse sneakers, although intended for basketball, were used for skateboarding, and they actually worked pretty well. The rubber sole and toecap inherent to the Chuck Taylor style kept the shoes from developing holes, a common problem due to the scraping that occurs when performing tricks. In fact, Converse in general, and the Chuck Taylor style specifically, continues to be regarded as a good men skate shoe.
However, innovation brings new options, and in that regard, the men skate shoe market is ripe with choices. Brands like IPath take over where others have left off, resulting in men skate shoes that are as functional as they are stylish. Many IPath shoes, and indeed styles from other brands, are endorsed by pro skaters. For some, the skater lifestyle isn't just about sports, but also about rebellious fashion statements. For the skater boi going to prom, check out shoes from Demonia. While not as sleek as most boarding shoes, these will maek any skater stand out in a crowd.