When it comes to buying skate shoes you can find yourself with many options to choose from. Sometimes this can be overwhelming, but I am here to help. This week is all about skate shoes, which brands to buy from, my favorite shoes, and a pros and cons list to help you choose a skate shoe that’s right for you. When I buy a new pair of shoes I go for two brands DC, éS.

The first skate shoe I ever had was made by DC, and the one thing I remember about it was it was one of the most comfortable shoes I’ve ever had. DC’s are reliable, well made, sturdy skate shoes. DC offers a wide variety of skate shoes, some are large a cushiony, while others are light and made out of a canvas-type of material. The photo above closely resembles the first DC shoe that I had, and they are called Court Graffik’s. They are a classic shoe, very comfortable, and it has padding around the ankles which helps protect them while you skate.

Pros: Comfortable, inexpensive, easy to find

Cons: Limited color selection

eS Skate shoes are some of the best you can buy. They have a stellar reputation in the skate community. These shoes above are Accel OG’s and they are my favorite skate shoe of all time. They are very comfortable, have lots of padding, and I love the simple brown colorway. Some people may find this shoe ugly, but I think it looks amazing. eS like DC makes a wide variety of styles, not only fat skate shoes. They now offer a much smaller version of the Accel for those who like smaller profile skate shoes.

Pros: Unique colorways, maximum ankle protection, comfortable

Cons: Constantly sold out, expensive