What was your favourite shoe last year?

[skatesum609]

NB 600. The combo of the 440 and 1010 I always wanted. Great overall performance, durability, and looks.

Second this. I was little late to getting to skating the 600. Got the black pair to wear as a chiller and ended up skating them. Absolutely loved them the first time skating and took no time to get used to. Been stuck on half cabs for the past 5 or so years but the quality has been absolute shit lately. The 600 is comfy, has great board feel and protection. Would definitely recommend checking them out to anyone who hasn’t

[IusedToSkateMore]

Got fully off half cabs and into blazer mids. Blazer mids are well made but still vulc. Switched over to 1010 and its a wrap. I wear em for everything and my busted as body doesnt hurt after skating or standing all day

[logjammin]

Emerica G6 models - KSL G6 and the Wino G6 slip cup

then tried 1010's and although I don't find them to look particularly amazing, they're the most supportive skate shoe I've ever had.

I'm on the new sal 23 reissues right now and they're actually really good quality, the suede seems treated in some way to be ultra smooth so they don't suffer from pilling. no tongue straps or removable insoles but the support is all there and the smooth leather collar is a nice touch.

[boofactory]

ASICS, it’s between the VIC NBD and the Gel Splyte. Probably the VIC NBD for #1 for me though. Really wide accommodating toebox while still being pointy enough for precise flick. Really comfy midsole and extremely durable for a shoe that is nearly half mesh. Super grippy sole even in slippery indoor parks during east coast winters. Highly recommend, they feel fresh to look down at on the board.

[art hellman]

NB 600
NB 440 v2

[rawbertson.]

If they made Blazers little wider it would be shoe of every year.

i found them a little narrow as well, i also wish they were slightly wider, otherwise the most perfect skate shoe. they feel like they dont lose the shape at all, even if the rest wears out.

[Makaveli]

CTAS and One Stars

[RichardBarkley]

808 and 1010

[CronsX]

Since i finally beat that horrible insertional achilles tendonitis that tormented me the last four years, i'm finally able to skate whatever shoe i want again.
Since im old as fuck now i prefer cupsole over vulc.
I skated the 1010, 600, 440v2 lo and hi, Superstars, Fastbreaks, AVE 2 and some Dunks over the year.
Favourite shoe of 2024 was definitely the Cons AS-1 (with aftermarket Superfeet insole).
I really like that shoe and it hasn't much downsides besides the insole, whereas all the other mentioned shoes had several things i didn't like, for example NB sizing issues, heel slip etc.

[Ourladyoftheflowers]

Gotta go blazers mids again this year. Tried the Leo’s and they were amazing, skated super well. Almost like a blazer but just a hair thicker and more supportive.

That being said even though on paper the Leo’s were better I missed how much thinner the blazers were and went back.

I’m two and a half years on blazers and every time I try something different I go back. I have jumpers knee in both knees and am getting older so sometimes I think I need cupsoles but the lack of board feel makes me unsteady and  apprehensive and I tend to get injured more (especially ankle rolls). I guess I’m just sticking with blazer mids and hoping they never stop making em

[Shiro417gunpla]

These, glad I doubled up my first pairs is finally on there last leg. Best wide toe box cupsole on the market rn just get used to the moc toe flick

[big_kev_215]

I’m a big fan of the Japan Pros.  Skated Fastbreaks most of 2023 and Japan Pros most of 2024. 

They’re durable, the sole takes a while to wear through, grip and flick are good, and have a nice medium amount of puffy-ness.

Also kind of gives that nostalgic feeling taking a session or two to break in - vs Blazers or Fastbreaks that (to me) feel broken in right out of the box basically.

[Made In China]

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NB 600. The combo of the 440 and 1010 I always wanted. Great overall performance, durability, and looks.

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Second this. I was little late to getting to skating the 600. Got the black pair to wear as a chiller and ended up skating them. Absolutely loved them the first time skating and took no time to get used to. Been stuck on half cabs for the past 5 or so years but the quality has been absolute shit lately. The 600 is comfy, has great board feel and protection. Would definitely recommend checking them out to anyone who hasn’t

I would third this, 600s skated amazingly but they were the shoe that I sprained my ankle and fractured my foot in, so I don't know if I'll be able to go back to them out of superstition. Don't get me wrong, I don't really blame the shoes for my injury.

[skateboarder4life]

These, glad I doubled up my first pairs is finally on there last leg. Best wide toe box cupsole on the market rn just get used to the moc toe flick

what other skate shoes have you worn? just curious what your baseline is in looking for a wide toe box

[fulfillthedream]

NB 1010 was a winner for me this year.

Tried the eS swift - terrible. even with remind and FP insoles they sucked.

Tried the Cons Fastbreak but not my cup of tea.

[marcusbutler]

NB 600
NB 440 v2

[Gray Imp Sausage Metal]

adv superstars

[scab]

Thinking about which shoes I skated made me realize how little I managed to skate last year  .

- 2 pairs of NB# 808s: these would be the perfect shoes for me if the fit was tolerable. I tried to make them work for way too long because I liked everything else about them so much and got persisting corns and bunions from it.

- Vans Rowan 2s: great overall shoe, but doesn't offer quite the level of support and cushioning that I prefer.

- DC Lynx OGs: I always come back to these. I wish the sole was a little more sturdy, otherwise these tanks are exactly what I look for in shoes.

Here's to hoping I get to spend more time on my board and burn through more shoes in 2025.

[Shiro417gunpla]

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These, glad I doubled up my first pairs is finally on there last leg. Best wide toe box cupsole on the market rn just get used to the moc toe flick

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what other skate shoes have you worn? just curious what your baseline is in looking for a wide toe box

Nb 808 and 1010, dunks sb and non, half cabs, and reebok workout plus

[HugeBodBoyle]

DC Ascend. Can't wait for them to drop a red color way.

[supduude]

converse  as-1 and one stars

[G_Money]

DC Shanahan JS-1

NB 808 close second

[BeachChicken]

These, glad I doubled up my first pairs is finally on there last leg. Best wide toe box cupsole on the market rn just get used to the moc toe flick

I fucking loved IPath as a kid and bought these for chillers and while they're cushy, definitely am not overly stoked on how they've worn. The suede always looks dusty and the padded tongue has worn some weird wear marks and looks like something is wrong with the shoe.

[j....soy.....]

would be sick if you started pulling it a part and they were made of weed......

[Paco Supreme]

Emerica G6 models - KSL Figgy G6 and the Wino G6 slip cup

I started the horde early last year. I should be good for a long while but I’m wary of what would replace these eventually.

[roba]

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These, glad I doubled up my first pairs is finally on there last leg. Best wide toe box cupsole on the market rn just get used to the moc toe flick

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I fucking loved IPath as a kid and bought these for chillers and while they're cushy, definitely am not overly stoked on how they've worn. The suede always looks dusty and the padded tongue has worn some weird wear marks and looks like something is wrong with the shoe.

yeah the laces leave marks on the tongue, i try to keep them loosely laced so it's not that bad. my main problem with them is the lack of ventilation, i've got sweat stains on mine that are very hard to get rid of. i've read that cornstarch can help with that though so i'm gonna have to try that out. super comfortable and the brown ones actually look decent even when they're a little dirty.

[Bingyflip]

Speaking of iPaths, def my favorite shoe in a long time. Ordered on black friday and been skating them exclusively ever since.. happy how they're holding up. Put in some G6 insoles and they're perfect.




Time for new laces.

[hacefresco420]

Skated 3 pairs of NB 440 Highs (V1). Not my favorite looking shoe, but worked especially well with my wide, flat feet.

[Scarecrow Radio]

I've been skating Crockett Highs and Lows. The wafflecup/popcush combination has been kind to my feet

[YeoWhattup]

Adidas superstars and pro models.