The Best Shoes for Skateboarding | In Their Shoes

Skateboarding has forever been cool. From 70s subculture to a 90s movie staple, skateboarding is a sport that’s come to represent freedom, rebellion and individuality; all things that we love. All about getting out there and learning as you go, the best way to get into skateboarding is to learn from those around you, so we caught up with Charlie Morgan to get his advice on how to start skateboarding, the best skate shoes and more. 

#1 How long have you been skating and how did you get into it? 

#2 Where is your favourite place to skate? 

#3 For anyone wanting to get into skating, what would be your advice for getting started? 

#4 What are the essential items you need to get started with skating? 

Well, you should always consider health and safety when skating so I’d advise a helmet and pads if necessary, but honestly, I’d just say a functional deck and somewhere to ride it is all you need to get going.

#5 Do you have a uniform of things you like to wear when you go out to skate? 

#6 Having the right shoes is obviously really important for skating. What do you look for in your skate shoes? What features do they need to have?

When buying shoes to skate in, I always go for Vansor a nice set of Chuck Taylor Converse. Those shoes to me are comfy as anything and tend to be pretty durable. It depends how you’re skating in them though; I’ve got mates who go through shoes like underpants they skate that hard. But in terms of spec for a skate shoe: comfy, easy to move in and a pair you don’t mind ripping to bits. 

Vans Old Skool Trainers - Black/White

Vans

Vans Authentic Canvas Trainers - Black/White

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Vans Classic Slip-On Trainers - Black

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Converse Chuck 70 Hi-Top Trainers - Black/Black/Egret

Converse

Converse Chuck '70 Hi-Top Trainers - Nomad Khaki/Black/Egret

Converse

Converse Men's Chuck '70 Ox Trainers - Rush Blue/Egret/Black

Converse

#7 What’s your go-to skate soundtrack? 

My skate playlists vary on what mood I’m in that day, it’s mainly old school hip hop I will be listening to, but that can swing to chilled tech, modern rap, rock music and so on.

#8 What’s your favourite thing about skating? 

My favourite thing about skating is that I think it’s healthy to be determined and force yourself to do things even though it may be frustrating at the time, it builds mental strength. Also, the culture that comes with skating is just dope, isn’t it? 

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