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Adio drayton shoe review
The Adio drayton skate shoes shoes are my favorite of the adios because, I have high arched feet and these have great arch support (flat footed shoes kill me) these shoes also have lasted me forever, I go outside and skate for 35 minutes to an hour everyday and we all know how that goes, a couple and weeks and you have to go back for new shoes, well when I got these I simply got them because they were cheap and they would hold over until I got paid again, but I didn’t need shoes for another 5-6 months, and the only reason I needed new shoes is because it started tearing through the sole the draytons are reinforced very well and are hard to tear because of the tough durable suede that they’re made of. the draytons have the X boxed shaped double stitched in the ollie area and the shoe overall is padded great and I can almost guarantee you won’t tear through the shoe, unless you’re real hardcore and could tear through steel shoes if you used them to skate. I really recommend these shoes though, in fact I’m not even suppose to be blogging these! I give these shoes a 10/10.
Rebellion in a Box
Skateboard culture outgrew its niche and entered the mainstream years ago – just look at the popularity of the annual X-Games for one example. But true physical proof of this growing phenomenon is near at hand. Well, more like near at foot. Skate shoes have been at the forefront of low-top sneaker fashion for decades.
Vans, one popular brand of skate shoes that crossed over into other markets, became closely associated with punk rock in the late 1970s. Suddenly, youth were wearing skate shoes for their stylish appearance and not just for practical purposes. Kids who had never rolled an inch on a skateboard adopted the shoes as their own sign of rebellion. To this day, skate shoes make a statement – whether they’re worn while shredding down the asphalt or walking through a shopping mall.
The Benefits of Using a Proper Pair of Skate Shoes
Skate shoes are shoes specially designed and manufactured for use in skateboarding. While many non-skaters choose to wear skate shoes, the design of the skate shoe includes many features designed for use in skating. These features almost invariably include a flat sole made of rubber or polyurethane, a suede or leather composition, and double or triple stitching.
Many features of skate shoes are designed to increase its durability. The skate shoe is subjected to the abrasiveness of a skateboard’s grip tape on a regular basis when worn by skaters. This is why skaters tend to go through shoes quickly. Super Suede, Action Leather, and plastic underlying the toe cap help to increase the durability of a skate shoe. Lace loops and protectors are designed to prevent laces from shredding by shielding the most common areas that contact with grip tape.
The Science Of Skate Shoes
While some people discount the unique shape of skate shoes as a fashion trend, in fact the shape is based on scientific evidence. Skateboard shoes are known for their wide and flat bottom surface, and at a glance, the shoes just seem like a wider version of a standard tennis shoe. But the reason for the wide and flat bottom is to increase friction on the skateboard, and thus increase control and reduce the risk of falling off. While most people would disagree, the stronger person doesn’t win all the time in a competition of tug-a-war. The person with the bigger feet wins because the soles of their shoes use the ground to provide friction and added resistance. The person with smaller feet doesn’t receive near the same amount of support from the ground.
Skate shoes use the same concept to provide added control for the skater. With the wide and flat surface of the skate shoes, more friction is generated between the board and the skateboarder’s feet, which makes it more difficult to fall off and easier to make small corrections provided the feet are planted. For beginners especially, skateboard shoes are a must!