Skate shoes are shoes made specifically for skaters. This means they have additional features such as flat, vulcanized rubber soles, air pockets in the heels, shoe lace protectors, asymmetric stabilizers, and thermoplastic toe reinforcements, among others, to enhance the feet’s grip on the board and maximize balance. Most skate shoes are designed to allow you to feel the board and the road much better than ordinary shoes. This way, skate shoes make mastering new tricks made easier for you. Skate shoes also come with double or triple stitching to enhance the shoes’ durability. Most skate shoes are also made of a combination of rubber or polyurethane and leather composition.