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440 are good but that toe cap rips way too easy
Fortunately, the need to buy new shoes to skate is inevitable. Any non-440 cupsole suggestions? I'm making a list of sneakers and I'm going to slowly pick them off, hopefully finding my ideal shoe
If you end up liking the 440, there is a "Dunkalikes" thread. You can search for it. First page of that thread has some good cupsoles listed that are alternatives to dunks. 440 and dunks are somewhat similar in paneling/fit/feel, so there may be some good options for you there.
For the 440 toe panel stitching, super glue/krazy glue, and/or shoe goo can take that area a long way with regular, minimal application before/as you skate them.