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Best 16 Skateboarding Gear and Shoe Brands

By YPB Team

Vulcanized originals, performance-tech newcomers, deck legends and logo-driven cultural icons all share space here. Which one has earned your loyalty?

  1. Vans — ranked #11
    Vans
    The original skate-footwear brand, beloved for vulcanized soles and icons like the Old Skool.
    1000pts
  2. Nike SB — ranked #22
    Nike SB
    Nike's skateboarding line, known for Zoom Air cushioning and the coveted SB Dunk.
    826pts
  3. Element — ranked #33
    Element
    A skateboarding brand spanning decks and apparel with a nature-inspired identity.
    652pts
  4. Etnies — ranked #44
    Etnies
    A pioneering skater-owned shoe brand operating since 1986, known for durable, eco-minded models.
    503pts
  5. Supreme — ranked #55
    Supreme
    The New York skate brand turned global streetwear powerhouse with deep skate roots.
    503pts
  6. Es — ranked #66
    Es
    A performance-focused skate shoe brand celebrated for durability and pro signature lines.
    391pts
  7. Lakai — ranked #77
    Lakai
    A skater-owned footwear brand respected for clean designs and strong team riders.
    391pts
  8. Independent Trucks — ranked #88
    Independent Trucks
    The benchmark skateboard truck brand trusted by pros for strength and turn response.
    391pts
  9. Adidas Skateboarding — ranked #99
    Adidas Skateboarding
    Adidas's skate division bringing sport heritage to models like the Busenitz and Tyshawn.
    1pts
  10. Emerica — ranked #1010
    Emerica
    A skater-driven shoe brand famed for the Reynolds pro models and strong board feel.
    1pts
  11. New Balance Numeric — ranked #1111
    New Balance Numeric
    New Balance's skate line blending running-shoe comfort with skate-specific tech like the 480.
    1pts
  12. Converse Cons — ranked #1212
    Converse Cons
    Converse's skate program adapting the Chuck Taylor and One Star into grippy, durable shoes.
    1pts
  13. Santa Cruz — ranked #1313
    Santa Cruz
    A legendary skateboard deck brand known for the iconic Screaming Hand graphic.
    1pts
  14. Thrasher — ranked #1414
    Thrasher
    The iconic skate magazine and apparel brand whose flame logo is a culture staple.
    1pts
  15. Bones — ranked #1515
    Bones
    A skateboarding brand renowned for its high-performance Bones wheels and bearings.
    1pts
  16. DC Shoes — ranked #1616
    DC Shoes
    An action-sports footwear brand long associated with technical, high-impact skate shoes.
    1pts
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Comments

Vans has made skate shoes since the 1960s, and in a sport built on who showed up first that outweighs any marketing budget. Sixteen brands: https://youpick.best/articles/nike-vs-adidas-ranked

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ypb-team·Aug 21·
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