What shoe brand do you skate most often?

[Tommy G]

I typically skate Soletech since they're better on my wide feet. NB# surprised me with some of their shoes and how well they fit my feet, but after I get done with the 288's and 440's I'll probably go back to Soletech since my feet need more support.

[Pintofguinness]

Mainly adidas - not even consciously they just always have a few color ways of forums on sale and shell toes are prob my fave shoes on and off the board, recently skated a pair of lakai teflords randomly - I don’t get the comparison to dunks they have way more in common with a Jordan 1 then a dunk - either way I actually really liked them even though they were a lot skinnier then what I’ve been skating in otherwise

[heinzketchup]

Was a Blazer guy for the last 5 years probably, i recently switched to last resort, lets see how long my run with them will last

[Sammich]

Voted NB# based on what I've been skating most recently. The 1010 and 600s are amazing. It was mostly Vans until I tore my PCL. I will say the Rowan 2 has been amazing, nice to see Vans reintroducing more cupsoles.

[ARealWombat]

I only skate Fallens.
They're underappreciated these days IMO ever since their return - didn't even make it as a poll option for this thread lol. Solid, good looking shoes that skate very well. Very comfortable fit. I keep buying them because I like them and want to support the company and their team.

Some people like GH joke about how they're irrelevant now but I really hope that's not the case and they're selling shoes, because I badly want them to stick around. If Fallen ever were to go away again I'd probably try Emericas.

[Fooj]

Im not sure if this is a trend worth noting but it seems like the "core" skate brands made a big late push in this survey, particularly Sole Tech.

Vans has been being pretty consistently strong through out the voting, but early on it seemed to be all NB with close to 40%, followed by Nike.
Does this mean most of the Slap-addict early voters are all Numeric/Dunk heads and the casual member prefers the traditional skate brands? Not sure but it could makes some sense in my head.

[Mbrimson88]

Im not sure if this is a trend worth noting but it seems like the "core" skate brands made a big late push in this survey, particularly Sole Tech.

Vans has been being pretty consistently strong through out the voting, but early on it seemed to be all NB with close to 40%, followed by Nike.
Does this mean most of the Slap-addict early voters are all Numeric/Dunk heads and the casual member prefers the traditional skate brands? Not sure but it could makes some sense in my head.

Ha yeah, could be on to something there.


I guess just by sheer numbers I see out everywhere, Vans has a higher market share than some brands, but then when you account for the older or more knowledgeable people, brands like NB really have a greater following than some other brands that have been around for a long time.

Some places might have way more coverage too, as I don't see many NB at all in my usual travels, whereas I hear and see a lot more about them on here.

[Xen]

I have been on a shoe madness for the past like 3-4 years and have bought shoes from literally every brand you listed  (except Lakai)

I THINK I am settling on ASICS though because I can get them cheap from a friend who works there and they are working well for my wide feet

I'm due for shoes and the memorial day sales has me filling my carts with everything, I cannot decide. Heavily leaning towards:

440v2 High (all black/white stitching/outsole)...but super tempted for the wide 440v2 low (black gum).

Vans Zahba Mid

Shoe industry is getting weird...gonna be like wheels soon...you're either skating 'Spits' or 'bones' or 'whatever else'... Vans is falling off, Nike too (aside from Dunks being so popular...can't say the recent pro show release have been outta the park hits, Soletech issues...); I'm lowkey rooting for Asics tho.

2025 year of Lakai?

[Dad Board]

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I have been on a shoe madness for the past like 3-4 years and have bought shoes from literally every brand you listed  (except Lakai)

I THINK I am settling on ASICS though because I can get them cheap from a friend who works there and they are working well for my wide feet

[close]

I'm due for shoes and the memorial day sales has me filling my carts with everything, I cannot decide. Heavily leaning towards:

440v2 High (all black/white stitching/outsole)...but super tempted for the wide 440v2 low (black gum).

Vans Zahba Mid

Shoe industry is getting weird...gonna be like wheels soon...you're either skating 'Spits' or 'bones' or 'whatever else'... Vans is falling off, Nike too (aside from Dunks being so popular...can't say the recent pro show release have been outta the park hits, Soletech issues...); I'm lowkey rooting for Asics tho.

2025 year of Lakai?

Ipath exec reading about the fall of soletech like

[Switch03!]

I skate adidas exclusively. I love the look of the 3 stripes. Daewon, Suciu, Busenitz, and Puig are my favorite skaters. I started skating at 40, my affinity to the brand led me to the skaters, the skaters work ethic, outlook on life, relative relatability, and skill kept me with the brand.

[Lou Strux]

Reebok, Nike, Adidas, Converse, éS & Emerica, New Balance… I think that’s about it for the last few years.
Kinda been all over the place.
I guess that’s what happens when you’re chasing deals.

[m477]

I’ve been a Nike sb fanboi since the koston1. Prior to that I wore primarily lakais. I have worn adidas and vans during this time however Nike is by far superior in my foot’s opinion. Adidas just don’t work for me and I love vans but always end up with a foot or toe injury. Over the past 5 years I’ve been skating the Shane, I shod and kb af2. The af2 is hands down my favorite skate shoe of the past 20 years… it’s the best balance of board feel and foot protection. Nike please bring it back, I’m on my last pair  :'(

[Pintofguinness]

I only skate Fallens.
They're underappreciated these days IMO ever since their return - didn't even make it as a poll option for this thread lol. Solid, good looking shoes that skate very well. Very comfortable fit. I keep buying them because I like them and want to support the company and their team.

Some people like GH joke about how they're irrelevant now but I really hope that's not the case and they're selling shoes, because I badly want them to stick around. If Fallen ever were to go away again I'd probably try Emericas.