It's not dishonest to say there are more non-skaters now wearing skate shoes than folk who actually skate. Formerly a corner of the footwear industry dominated by OG brands like DC, Airwalk and Lakai, these days, all the sportswear giants, including Nike, adidas, Puma and New Balance, operate their own specialist skate sub-labels.

Once upon a time, nearly all skate shoes were big and bulky to the point they'd inadvertently double as dangerous weapons. Now, it's hard to tell what a skate shoe even is. Among other things, a wearable, streamlined design approach has seen a mainstream (and celebrity) audience gravitate towards the shoes, with iconic models like the Vans Old Skool popular with soccer moms and teenage stoners alike.

With the market flooded, choosing the right pair can be tough, which is why we've rounded up 10 of our favorites that can be worn at — and away from — the park. Peep them below, and then check out the best Nike Mayfly models to cop right now.

Zoom Dunk High Elite

from $130

Nike SB

(Available at 2 Merchants)

(Drops Jul 20, 14:00)

(Drops Jul 20, 14:00)

(Available at 2 Merchants)

Where to shop

Zoom Bruin Premium SE

from $53

Nike SB

(Available at 2 Merchants)

(Available at 2 Merchants)

Where to shop

Dunk Low Pro

from $90

Nike

(Available at 2 Merchants)

(Available at 2 Merchants)

Where to shop

Busenitz

$80

adidas Skateboarding

Buy at adidas US

Acapulco

$70

adidas Originals

Buy at adidas US

Campus Vulc II

$87

adidas Originals

Buy at Caliroots

Matchcourt High

$98

adidas Originals

Buy at Caliroots

One Star CC Pro

$75

Converse

Buy at NIKE

One Star Pro Suede

$70

Converse

Buy at NIKE

Old Skool DX

$80

Vans

Buy at Urban Outfitters

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