do skateboard shoes matter?
956359
no as long as there flat,my bf skateboarded with big boots on before..lol
1066525
Thats a good question. I don't think they do because they are very bulky and they slow you down. I only wear my ankle guards during practice, where it doesn't really matter how well you perform.
618859
i do, but it's difficult to explain so i'll refer you to this well designed website... good luck!\nhttp://www.switchmagazine.com/skateboarding_tips/
963134
It's not the shoe that is important, it's the ipod sensor that is the important part. It is very accurate and I have only heard a few complaints. Mostly from people who don't like the some of the softwear. \n\nThere is no need to go buy new nike shoes if you already have a perfectly good pair of adidas or something else.  You can get just the ipod sensor and softwear that has a clip on the sensor that you attach to your laces and off you go.
549037
pretty much any board will do it just depends on your preference.  I mean if you have big feet say size 12 or larger then you will want one atleast 8" wide otherwise maybe one 7.75" wide will do.  Your best bet is to find your local skate shop..not a mall or mail order...skate shop and ask them to help you pick something out because they should know whats best for you.  I myself skate a shop board from buffalo, ny because you can get a complete with decent trucks for $99 plus tax....so feel free to check out www.sundayskatebmx.com to find a phone number and call and im sure they would ship a shop board out for you if you got a credit card to order (sunday decks are $43 w/ grip).  Just support your local shop not some dude at the mall who doesnt know anything or care anything about skateboarding.
856321
I think what you're using is okay, but a thinner sole would make it easier on your feet. Also I like to use shoes with good ankle support.
870437
Shoes don't make you jump higher, but slow ankle updowns will make you jump higher.
693065
YES THEY DO.  One of the first things they do when you enter boot camp is check for flat feet.  If you have them you are issued special shoes to prevent injury.
800856
probably basketball shoes because they are meant for running.  the best basketball shoes are probably nike or addias
1128260
To be honest I'm kinda out of the loop with the good skate brands these days but I've alwasy found that the guys at your local skate shop will know what's up. Talk to one of them, if they are cool they will hook you up with what you need to know. If they aren't cool and throw attitude well, they suck and go to the next shop. Good luck and have fun.
522000
Yes. Most people who skate, like myself, do it for the love of the sport. We understand about the "destruction" of public property, "liability", or any other excuse. Truth is skateboarding needs boarders to skate everywhere to advance the sport (street, park, vert,). As long as the skaters are responsible and don't intentionally destroy public property, then let us be.
1069338
I use circa when I'm skating around the streets such as parking lots, or just riding to a friends house. When I'm skating at the skate park on the half pipe, quarter pipe, grind rail ect. I wear converse(not  the chuck hightop). I think that the thinness of the converse sneakers makes it nice to feel the board beneath your feet and get a good idea of what you're doing up there on the pipe.
563054
Depends on what the shoes look like. If I'm gonna be a loser, at least I should look good.
22902
Brand does not matter, as long as they are comfortable and lightweight, their good. TIP: just try not to be see nwith some shaqs
1077152
Strength shoes, I'm assuming the type with the raised heel (that gained it's fame after Cosmo Kramer wore them in Seinfeld), can work, but only if useed properly.\n\nIf you wear them too much, you can put alot of stress. The best way to use them is by wearing them when you exercise your legs, but doing exercises that are safe to wear them, such as sprints or jumping, rather than haevy squats or long distance running. If you don't exercise, then wear them for a good walk every other day.
752271
I have no idea where you live, but one things for sure, dont buy your skateboard online.   So many parents are skaters are just concerned about the price of skateboards, so they decide to buy their board online.  I do admit they are cheaper online but not by much. The best place to buy skateboards is definity at your local skateshop.  Here are my reasons:\n\n1. Support your local skateshop! They do a lot for the skateboard community.\n\n2. Does an online store remember your name when you go there? No, but your local skateshop owner will!\n\n3. At a real skateshop you can actually get a good skateboard thats best for your skating needs becuase the guys there know what they are talking about,\n\n4. Does an online store host demos at local skateparks and sponser kids? I dont think so!!!!!!!!\n\nAnd to answer your second question,personally i think Emerica shoes are the best becuase they are so durable. You can skate them without them falling apart in a month.\n\nGood luck with skateboarding!!!
80620
In case you don't know much about curling shoes, one shoe has a thick, flat plastic coating on the bottom, and the other one has a rubber bottom. The rubber bottom shoe doesn't slide, but the one with the plastic coating (called the slider) does. I have actually used my curling shoes on a skating rink and it is ok. It does get a little tiresome though, since you stand mostly on one foot (the slider) when you glide.