why do my shoes tear up at the top when i skateboard?
596128
that happens to me 2 and yes it does seem like the side would tear up it's because when u go to kick flip u'refront of your shoe scrubs the grip tape
383236
It means the top of your foot itches.
729192
well usually when you get new skate shoes the strings are kinda hard to tie after you lace them. not really hard but dont pull out very much.so just tuck whats left inside your shoe also you want to tie a knot in the string after you stick them throgh the final hole. that way they dont come out because the knot wont go through to hole. i would suggest get shoes with a strap on the top that way you just tighten the strap and not tie the laces. i like my shoes tight tho so i dont break my ankle. tight shoes are also better when you do drops and gaps. well maybe not for everyone but for me it works. good luck.
953417
you should consider the folowing in your shoe first the heel and second the feet arc the heel should be a spongy or have some desigen to be a shock absorbant cose most of the shock is going to go to the heel and if the shoe has a bad designe for the heel that can not absorb the shock then it will reflect back to the forleg going back to the knee and for the feet are it is the arc that could be founfd in the inner part of the shoe it should fit your feet inner arc so the will support them during your workout other whise you will have a very painful injury called interosis membrane inflamation\ncheers
27077
Probably planar fascitis caused by weak arch support or worn heels.\n\nIf the heels of your athletic shoes are worn down, get new shoes.\n\nOtherwise, try an sturdy arch support.  Buy one from the drug store or home health store that is stiff and costs about $25 per pair.  It is best to get the kind that you can heat or boil, then mold to your foot.  To do that, put it in your shoe with insulation on top, then stand on it for a few minutes.
1157192
This is kinda tough to explain.\n\nImagine you have an elastic band and you break it so that it is one long rubber band that is no longer a circle. Imagine holding each end in each of your hands. Now imagine taking that rubber band and putting the middle of it under the center of your sneaker while you are wearing it so that the rubber band is perpendicular to the length of your foot. Now pull up so that the rubber band stretches up toward you and therefore pulls up on your sneaker from the center.\n\nYou need to attatch an elastic to the bottoms of your pants that you can slide under your cleats as described above. When done right, nothing moves and it is completely comfortable.
133477
Sounds like you are hyper extending them due to overly loose tendons. See a doctor to make sure you are not damaging your joints.
514800
You seem to be experiencing pressure from either wearing the wrong shoes, which are to tight or you may need to see your physician. You could be an undiagnosed diabetic. If the problem is severe enough to ask questions in this format, it would be beneficial to check with a health care provider about it. Either way, you should have the problem checked out before you have more severe problems develop.
367139
Sounds like it might be plantar fascitis. I had that. It's an inflammation of the fascia on the bottom of the foot. I ended up getting inserts for my shoes and had to do stretching and strengthening exercises. And don't climb round rung ladders!
177379
It's most probably shin splints.  From my own experiences, it could be caused by overusing a pair of sneakers, doing too much running on a harder surface when switching from a softer one, or running much harder than I'm used to.  When I got them, the only way to make them go away (as much as I hated it) was to rest my legs for a week or two until the pain was completely gone, and then slowly start up again.
1151105
I'm no doctor, but it has to do with lactic acid build up in your muscles... also when you use muscles that aren't used to being worked, the muscle actually tears and then mends itself
837267
I have a pair they are size 12, mission team skates form 2004. They are worn, but when I was playing in them they always performed awesomely. Check them out, the only problem is that they are a more stiff skate made with carbon fiber and high grade leather. If you are not used to wearing skates these are not the ones for you. Also, instead of a skate with shock absorbers look at skates with a wheel diameter of 80mm+ (even 80 is small now). You will go faster and ride easier.
748778
This works! \n\nGet some Grout from home depot and apply to bottom of shoes.  You'll get better traction and feel when practicing... eventually, you'll get good enough to where you don't need the grout. \n\nAnd don't worry, the grout doesn't harden for at least 2 hours so If you wipe it off by then, it won't stain the board.
295757
Do you have more than one? If you do, you probably have shin splints. I have tons of them up and down the front of my legs. They almost feel like little beebee's that you put in a beebee gun. A lot of athletes have them. I have them from sports and cheerleading. You can also get them from wearing high heels and platforms. Then again, I'm not a doctor and can't diagnose your problem. If I had to guess though, I would say that you had shin splints. I would make an appointment with your doctor just to be on the safe side. Don't worry too much though...your leg isn't going to fall off or anything!
589228
Before you do anything drastic try a couple different pairs of shoes. Maybe something is rubbing it the wrong way when you walk or the material may be causing a reaction. Would have to know a little more details to give you any more advice but I hope it is something simple.
246539
NO!! Trust me a lot of my friends are punk and I love skate shoes they are really grat shoes because they have a lot of padding. I even ♥ love ♥ crowd surfing and moshing and stuff. It is perfectly normal.
667591
I had that problem a while ago and solved it very easily.  Loosen your shoes.  Your feet swell while you ride.