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Vans Knu Skool

89

Good

Any color

$75 $33

Save 56%

See on Dick's Sporting Goods
Vans Old Skool

93

Great

Any color

$70 $36

Save 49%

See on Dick's Sporting Goods
Vans Slip-On

92

Great

Any color

$50 $39

Save 22%

See on Backcountry
Vans Authentic

91

Great

$55 $27

Save 51%

See on Dick's Sporting Goods
Adidas Busenitz

92

Great

$85 $35

Save 59%

See on Amazon
Nike SB Force 58

94

Superb

$80

See on Nike
Vans UltraRange EXO

84

Decent

$100 $70

Save 30%

See on Backcountry
Vans SK8-Hi

92

Great

$75 $53

Save 29%

See on Backcountry
Nike SB Vertebrae

96

Superb

$96

See on Amazon
Vans Half Cab

86

Good

$70 $40

Save 43%

See on Karmaloop
Nike SB Nyjah Free 2

92

Great

$92

See on Amazon
Vans Era

89

Good

$55 $36

Save 35%

See on KICKS CREW
Vans Old Skool Pro

92

Great

$75 $50

Save 33%

See on KICKS CREW
Vans Ave Pro

83

Bad

$100 $76

Save 24%

See on KICKS CREW

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Energy return
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Shock absorption
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Traction
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- Low (1)

The reviews for skate sneakers – consisting of low, mid, and high tops – are consolidated on this page. We left no details behind in scrutinizing skate sneakers in the streets, skate parks, and our lab. Our in-depth analyses include orthotic-friendly pairs, kicks that are soft and cushiony as is, and those that focus on board feel.

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