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Skate shoe encyclopedia

The shoes skateboarding was built on, from canvas deck shoes and borrowed basketball kicks to pro models and the puffy era. Every entry has its history and live eBay listings, so you can see what a pair goes for today.

Before the skate shoe: 1910s–70s

The 80s: first pro models

The 90s: street takes over

The 2000s: tech, puffy and Nike SB

2010s to now

Brands

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