Best Skate Shoes 2011 - 2012

Skate shoes are very popular and with so many to choose from, it is worth taking some time to review them before purchase. Most skate shoes come with extra padding along the tongue and collar for more foot support, but others are made more thin and sleek. It depends on your personal preference, foot shape and skating style when it comes to buying a skate shoe.

Osiris Men’s Reason Skate Shoe

This sleek black and white skate shoe for men is a popular choice by Osiris. Osiris Shoes were born in 1996 and have been making skateboarding shoes since 1999. Their shoes and designs are tested by genre specific groups and with more than a decade of making skate shoes, you know your feet are in good hands. The shoe is made with leather and a manmade sole.

The 2011-2012 Osiris Men's Reason Skate Shoe is known to run about a half size big so be sure to order a half size smaller than you usually wear. The rubber outsole is abrasion resistant for longer and better wear. The tongue and collar are made to be lightweight for added comfort and the lacing system gives you control on how you want to style and protect your foot.

DC Men’s Rob Dyrdek Skate Shoe

This Rob Dyrdek cup sole sneaker with leather upper is made ultra-heavy duty for long skate wear. It’s got a rounded toe and intense grip. The sole is also made to resist abrasions and scuffs so they end up looking better, longer.

The DC Rob Dyrdek Skate shoe's tongue holders are extremely flexible but support your foot very well. The breathable eyelets on the side keep your feet cool, calm and collected. The tongue and collar is padded extra so your foot is more supported. The arch support is neutral and the lacing is standardized.

DC Men’s Cadet Chukka Skate Shoe

This skate shoe is like the dress shoe of skating. Not looking like the typical skate shoe, it has a clean look with a suede and patent leather combination. The liner along the edge is rainbow striped and the entire shoe is on a wide rubber sole.

Thought it doesn’t look like the typical skating shoe, the Cadet Chukka certainly acts like one with superior grip when you most need it. The upper is made with a ballistic nylon textitle, with metal eyelets and a foam padded tongue and collar.

Supra SkyTop – Men’s

This is a comfortable and stylish looking hi-top skate shoe designed by Chad Muska. It is made with suede and leather for an ultimate fit. The midsole is made with SupraFoam for entire foot impact resistance and the outsole is a vulcanized rubber.

Not only is the Supra SkyTop great for skating, but other sports as well like basketball. It gives great flex for use on a board as well.

Osiris Men’s Duffel VLC Skate Shoe

Not only does this shoe handle your intense boarding, but it is stylish enough to wear every day. It is made with suede and mesh and comes waterproofed. The sole is an abrasion resistant rubber with sole and midsole made with EVA.

The Osiris Men's Duffel VLC also comes big so order a half size smaller than you usually wear. Made with Osiris’ technology for comfort and long term wear, you will find you have a shoe to last you a long time.

C1RCA Men’s Lamb Skate Shoe

This is a David Gravette pro model made with long lasting suede and comes with a lace up front and light topstitching. The rubber sole and cushioned tongue and collar make for a very comfortable landing; even it is rough on other parts of your body.

Since the C1IRCA Men's Lamb Skate Shoe is made with FusionGrip technology, the level of control you have is amazing.

C1RCA Men’s Game Slim Skate Shoe

This canvas shoe is made to stick out and have you stylin’ in the Directoire Blue color. This shoe has a suede upper and comes with reduced padding so you don’t look bulky and have more of a sleek look and feel.

The micro pill tread sole gives you excellent traction and the tongue straps are made with elastic for a better fit. The C1RCA Men's Game Slim Skate Shoe is a lightweight shoe made for more comfortable boarding.

DC Men’s Frenzy Skate Shoe

With a great look all the way around, this DC Men's Frenzy shoe is sure to impress and perform. It is made with strong leather for long term and heavy duty wear, an out of sight nylon lace loop and a mesh tongue and foam padded collar.

There is extra padding in the sole of the shoe for more cushioning when you land roughly. They are easy to get on with the heel pull. The design of the toe helps avoid scuffs and tears through every day use.

Globe Men’s Sabre Skate Shoe

This is an intense shoe for intense rides. It has a very thickly padded tongue and collar for more support than most shoes on the market. It looks great with the prints, perforations and overlays so you look good all the time.

The Globe Men's Sabre Skate Shoe is made with leather and synthetic materials in the upper, comes with a rounded toe and a multi lace option. The midsole is made with shock absorbing Nitrocel technology.

C1RCA Men’s Fix Skate Shoe

This suede shoe gives a skater a very nice look and a slim fit. It is made with genuine vulcanized construction and a very unique foxing tape detain.

The outsole of the C1RCA Men's Fix Skate Shoe is rubber for great grip and is made with FusionGrip technology. For extra board control, it the outsole is also made from herring bone.

C1RCA Men’s Pusher 3 Skate Shoe

This shoe is a great style for boarding or socializing. The tongue and collar are padded for extra support and comfort with a very flexible rubber sole for a great ride. The C1RCA Men's Pusher 3 Skate shoe is designed with the classic mid-top style and soft suede.

As you can see, there are slight differences from skate shoe to skate shoe. Bu there are many designs to fit your style and personality.