Vulcanized Skate Shoes

Vulcanized skate shoes are characterized by their lightweight construction, resulting from a process where the thin rubber outsole is glued to the upper, wrapped with foxing tape, and then heated to harden the rubber, a process known as vulcanisation. These shoes typically have a thin and flat outsole, providing signature boardfeel that many skaters prefer. The thin construction allows the shoes to break in quickly, offering unparalleled boardfeel for ultimate control during skating. However, this thin build can also mean less impact protection and support, making vulcanized shoes more suitable for low impact street or transition skaters.