Emerica G-CODE Bryan Herman Skate Shoe

The Emerica G-CODE is the third shoe model designed by Bryan Herman and is definitely one of my favorite skate shoes of all time. This is a thinner, low-profile shoe that skates exactly like you want it to and looks great with shorts or jeans. The laces are specially placed so your grip-tape won’t rip them, and the swede used in the one-piece seamless toe is extremely durable. The G-CODE features a distinctively shaped G2™ Six Shooter heel pad system so you won’t bruise your heel going down those big stair sets. It also has a 400 NBS natural rubber cup-sole equipped with Non-Slip Desert Grip™ so you’re stance will stay sturdy and help you catch your flip tricks.

Emerica Reynolds 3 Skate Shoe

We all know how talented Andrew Reynolds is at not only skating, but designing awesome products as well. In Reynolds’ third shoe with Emerica, he really out did himself. With the first skate shoe with a vulcanized outsole to also include heel protection technology, this shoe is amazing! If you’re jumping down big stair sets, then the G2™ gel insert is a must-have to keep your heels from bruising. The Reynolds 3 also features a padded tongue and collar making them super comfy, and a hidden lace option so you won’t have to replace your laces every day. Also, for a lite shoe it is surprisingly durable so you’ll be able to skate these shoes for a while. They are overall a great shoe that just makes me want to skate harder when I’m wearing them. If you’ve never skated them before, you must try them out today!

Globe shoes

So as I've stated once before Globe skate shoes are pretty dope but what I failed to mention in my last post is all of the awesome technology tossed into globes bulkier shoes, although they don't look it, I've tried them and I must admit I'm a little biased towards larger shoes. However, these things feel like Straight up moon shoes, they give a ridiculous amount of leverage and have tons of material for when I footbrake down Super fat hills. Also for as bulky as they are they're super flexible and very breathable, I've never had that choked off, hot and sweaty feeling in these shoes and they feel flat out amazing, if you like bigger shoes go for globe hands down!

Globe shoes

I have only personally ridden through one pair of globes but since the majority are a bit bulkier than what I'm looking for the Motley's they make are AWESOME they're not super padded so heavy flip trickin' can be rough on em but they absorb shock really well and have really awesome traction, and are super breathable. In fact now that I think about it I have no clue what I'm talking about globe shoes are amazing, haha. I just rip through shoes like a mad man.

When you're not skating these shoes are awesome to wear around casually because they feel pre-worn in since they're just so flexible and surprisingly durable, they lasted me about a month before they hit my shoe morgue and would've lasted longer had I not rode them in the rain so much. If you enjoy super thin shoes with low profiles definitely pick up a pair of these. Globe also has some pretty awesome shoes for those of you that dig bulkier shoes that I'm sure you wouldn't be tearing through too terribly quick considering how durable the Motley's were.

Fallen Skate shoes

Well Fallen skate shoes have definitely strived to set themselves apart from most other skate shoes. Although I've only burned through a couple pairs, I was quite impressed with the chiefs and my Forte's Which are their most popular shoes out right now, they have a really comfy insole although I had to use my extra insoles because I have really crusty feet and pretty ridiculous arches, but they do absorb impact well and no matter how gross my feet have gotten on long rides they've never started smelling (the shoes at least).

Mine have held up wonderfully in fact my Chief's are actually still good and I had them for a good 2 months (Which is way longer than most shoes last me haha). Also the mid tops don't crush or fold as bad as most mid tops or wear from slipping when throwing them on without laces so if you're a mid top fan I would say ride with Fallens. If something catches your eye pick a pair up, I recommend them as my Chiefs and Fortes will always have a special place in my shoe collection.

Etnies skate shoes

Etnies Skate shoes have been around for quite some time and for a reason. They're a straight up skate shoe. I actually have foot problems something fierce and normally I have to throw in extra insoles to make sure I don't jack up my feet but I've never had to when I've worn Etnies. So if you're looking for a pair of shoes you can thrash without thrashing your feet then be sure to grab a pair of these suckers! Not only do these shoes do the job for skating but they're really making a difference compared to most shoes because Etnies usually tries using recycled materials which the trees are sure to thank you for.

Etnies Shoes

Etnies shoes are another amazing line that have only disappointed me once, and once only. I unfortunately just got a bad shoe and I sent it in and they replaced it immediately, they seem to have a pretty good policy if you're unfortunate enough to pick up a janky shoe. Beside that though Etnies creates some real works of art that are not only super comfy on your tootsies but will hold up to any beating you can throw at em.

Etnies has come quite some way in fact some of the shoes are a part of their buy a shoe plant a tree collection, every shoe made (which are eco friendly) they plant a tree. Since so much of the Rainforest has been destroyed due to farming these past couple of years Etnies has been making an effort to help out and keep the forests looking nice, if they seem like something you'd rock, I'd say grab one of these just for the cause but other than that, be sure to look around, Etnies has a ton of styles and colors which are pretty much the only deciding factor in getting one of these amazingly crafted shoes.