Are my shoes okay for scootering?

[sunkinator]

I currently have ASICS Gel Kinsei running shoes. They have better grip and they are 2-3x lighter than my vans originals. I would like to buy etnies capital, etnies kingpin, or lotek throwbacks if scootering in running shoes is not recommended.

Are my current shoes acceptable?

If a new pair is the best option, which would you recommend?

 

[sirflips]

wow i never considered shoes. my torn beatup hurlys do just fine (and yes hurly makes shoes, go figure) i think the only prob with running shoes might be not as much foot on the deck as with with skate shoes

 

[P4RK3R]

ehh... skate shoes are better, but i've seen my friend bust out a dubwhip in nike shox. i know the griptape messes up the soles of my shoes.
brands i recomend: (* = very comfortable)
globe
*etnies
lotek
ipath
*dvs
*adio

the rest aren't that good unless you pay a lot for them.

 

[ENERGY TURTLE]

Those should be fine for a while, Although skate/BMX shoes would be a better choice. I reccemend Orchid Vandever 2's because thats what i have and there awsome.

 

[Dylan Kasson]

I know everybody is extremely biased on the brand they wear but this is all I have to say : get hightops they dont slip and they provide alot better ankle support

 

[sunkinator]

thanks for the speedy replies. How good do the etnies/ loteks grip?

 

[Jake Carlyon]

Etnies and loteks are good. Im sure if you use the search feature on the forums you can find a whole heap of threads based on shoes.

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