2005 Skateboard Shoes

There's no better time than spring to hit your 'rents up for some cash and and upgrade your skateboarding footwear. Check out the latest skate shoes from Vans, Emerica, Etnies and more.

Skateboarding Shoes - DC Reign

The DC Reign is one of the latest skate shoes from DC to be made with Super Suede, which is supposed to wear half as quickly as other skateboard shoes. This means these shoes should be able to last twice as long. Whether or not that's true, these are a still a pair of sweet-looking skateboard shoes. Reigns are also the signature shoe of skateboarding legend Danny Way and come in grey or black. For more info, head to www.dcshoes.com.

Skateboarding Shoes - Emerica Tosh

These are the signature shoe of teenage skateboarding master, Tosh Townsend. The Emerica Tosh features extra cushioning to give you more stability and increased heel support. These skate shoes also have the signature "T" logo on the side and come in black/black, brown/gold, white/grey or brown/tan. For more info head to www.emericaskate.com.

Skateboarding Shoes - The Assist - Etnies

Give your skateboarding style some assistance with a pair of Assists from Etnies. These shoes are made from suede and leather and have the trademark Etnies "E" logo on the side. They also have a durable rubber outsole to endure hours of skateboarding action. The Assists come in white/green or brown/black/white. For more info, head to www.etnies.com.

Skateboarding Shoes - The Vans Tony III

The new Tony IIIs from Vans have more stability in the outsole and heels to help prevent nasty ankle rolls. These shoes are designed for all-around skateboarding and have a gel pocket in the heel that protects your feet on impact. The Tony IIIs come in several different colors. For more info, head to www.vans.com.

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