SPoT Skate Shop New Shoe Colorways

Converse: CONS CT LS Shoes: Charcoal Suede/ White

rob@skateparkoftampa.com (SPoT Skate Shop) — Wed, 16 May 2012 10:40:00 EST

Colorway: Colorway: Charcoal Suede/ White

The CONS CT LS is a revamped, skate-ready version of the Chuck Taylor All Star. It has high-abrasion suede with internal reinforced ollie areas, high-density foam padded collars and tongues, and vulcanized soles with compound rubber for maximum grip. Dual density EVA insoles, molded heels counters, and a rubber toe cap step the CONS CT LS up from just another fashionable skate shoe to a fully functioning classic.

Vans: Steve Caballero 20th Anniversary Half Cab Shoes: Beige Suede/ Black/ White

rob@skateparkoftampa.com (SPoT Skate Shop) — Wed, 16 May 2012 10:38:00 EST

Colorway: Colorway: Beige Suede/ Black/ White

2012 marks the 20th anniversary of the release of the Half Cab, and to commemorate the shoe’s awesomeness, Vans will be releasing an OG colorway of it each month throughout the year. It's no surprise that most pros with a pro model shoe have skated the Half Cab at some point in their careers, and because its classic design uses suede uppers on a mid-top design and a vulcanized sole construction with Vans waffle grip, this is the ideal shoe for every realm of skateboarding, which Steve himself has mastered.

Converse: CONS Elm LS OX Shoes: Tawny Brown/ Milk White

rob@skateparkoftampa.com (SPoT Skate Shop) — Wed, 16 May 2012 10:36:00 EST

Colorway: Colorway: Tawny Brown/ Milk White

The CONS Elm LS OX is a low-cut skate shoe made with high density foam padded collars, high abrasion leather uppers, and vulcanized outsoles engineered for better board feel. They use a Converse herringbone pattern on the soles that give greater grip and incorporate dual density EVA insoles to protect the foot from high-impact landings.

Converse: CONS KA-One OX Shoes: Parchment Suede/ Gum

rob@skateparkoftampa.com (SPoT Skate Shop) — Wed, 16 May 2012 10:35:00 EST

Colorway: Colorway: Parchment Suede/ Gum

Kenny Anderson comes through properly on the KA-One, his first shoe on the CONS team. It features high abrasion suede, high density foam collars and tongues, maximum-grip rubber outsole compounds, and new board-feel engineered cupsoles. These bad boys are ready for shredding right out of the box, and nose manualing cities has never been easier than with the KA-One!

Supra: Chad Muska Skytop III Shoes: Black Nubuck/ White

rob@skateparkoftampa.com (SPoT Skate Shop) — Tue, 15 May 2012 14:11:00 EST

Colorway: Colorway: Black Nubuck/ White

The Muska steps the shoe game up again on the third generation of the infamous Skytop, only this time with a more skateable mid-top design. The Skytop III features modern rubber cupsoles with full-length blown EVA throughout the entire forefoot and heel, rubber sidewalls to protect skate sensitive areas, thick padding in the collar and tongue that cushion the foot, and premium suede and leather upper materials for long lasting flick and grip. The Muska does it right when making anything for the urban culture, whether it’s a video part, a mixtape, a backpack with a built-in ghetto blaster, or the shoe perfect for street skating and spray paint missions that end up in high speed pursuits. No matter what hood games you play, the Skytop III has you covered through and through all day.

Converse: CONS Chuck Taylor Skate OX Shoes: White/ Dark Denim Blue/ Varsity Red

rob@skateparkoftampa.com (SPoT Skate Shop) — Fri, 11 May 2012 13:44:00 EST

Colorway: Colorway: White/ Dark Denim Blue/ Varsity Red

Finally Converse has made a Chuck Taylor shoe specifically for skateboarding. These kicks are decked out with padding in the tongue, heel, and ankle. This means no more heel blisters that come with the original Chuck Taylor's you've been rocking for the past 10 years. Time to step it up.

Converse: CONS Pappalardo OX Shoes: Charcoal/ White/ Varsity Red

rob@skateparkoftampa.com (SPoT Skate Shop) — Fri, 11 May 2012 13:39:00 EST

Colorway: Colorway: Charcoal/ White/ Varsity Red

Anthony and CONS have teamed up to create one amazing skate shoe. It features a flexible vulcanized sole, a one piece toe cap, and a full length shock absorbing insole.

Converse: CONS Chuck Taylor Skate OX Shoes: Dress Blue/ Varsity Red/ White

rob@skateparkoftampa.com (SPoT Skate Shop) — Fri, 11 May 2012 13:34:00 EST

Colorway: Colorway: Dress Blue/ Varsity Red/ White

Finally Converse has made a Chuck Taylor shoe specifically for skateboarding. These kicks are decked out with padding in the tongue, heel, and ankle. This means no more heel blisters that come with the original Chuck Taylor's you've been rocking for the past 10 years. Time to step it up.

Converse: CONS Sergeant OX Shoes: Parchment/ Black/ White

rob@skateparkoftampa.com (SPoT Skate Shop) — Fri, 11 May 2012 13:33:00 EST

Colorway: Colorway: Parchment/ Black/ White

The Sergeant OX is a low-cut skate shoe that has high abrasion suede with internal reinforcements, high density high memory foam collars and tongues, and dual density PU insoles. The Sergeant OX also has a new board-feel engineered vulc outsole. It uses a maximum-grip rubber compound that correlates with contoured heel stability shanks, preventing heel bruises when facing high-impact landings.

Lakai: Brandon Biebel BB3 Shoes: Royal Blue Suede/ White

rob@skateparkoftampa.com (SPoT Skate Shop) — Mon, 07 May 2012 16:21:00 EST

Colorway: Colorway: Royal Blue Suede/ White

BB3 is Brandon Biebel’s third pro model shoe from Lakai and it is Un-Biebeliebable! Its low-cut skate shoe style is furnished with padded collars and tongues, suede and nubuck uppers, and light weight molded EVA footbeds. It features a performance engineered XLK cupsole construction and has herringbone pattern tread for maximum grip, needed for the super tech flip-in-flip-out tricks.

adidas: Coredo Shoes: Black/ Running White

rob@skateparkoftampa.com (SPoT Skate Shop) — Thu, 03 May 2012 13:52:00 EST

Colorway: Colorway: Black/ Running White

The Coredo was originally an adidas soccer kick, but after some alterations and some slimming, it’s now a skate shoe classic. It has stitched cupsoles with grippy rubber outsoles, padded collars and tongues, and suede uppers with leather overlays. Its solid toe caps have reinforced ollie areas, and the textile lining make it so that your feet stay comfortable no matter what activities you decide to get the Coredo involved with.

adidas: Coredo Shoes: College Royal/ Super Cyan/ Black

rob@skateparkoftampa.com (SPoT Skate Shop) — Thu, 03 May 2012 13:51:00 EST

Colorway: Colorway: College Royal/ Super Cyan/ Black

The Coredo was originally an adidas soccer kick, but after some alterations and some slimming, it’s now a skate shoe classic. It has stitched cupsoles with grippy rubber outsoles, padded collars and tongues, and suede uppers with leather overlays. Its solid toe caps have reinforced ollie areas, and the textile lining make it so that your feet stay comfortable no matter what activities you decide to get the Coredo involved with.

Lakai: Linden Shoes: Black Suede/ Blue/ White

rob@skateparkoftampa.com (SPoT Skate Shop) — Thu, 03 May 2012 10:50:00 EST

Colorway: Colorway: Black Suede/ Blue/ White

The Linden is a low-cut skate shoe tested and approved by the Lakai team. It uses performance engineered XLK cupsole construction, has padded collars and tongues, and mesh lining for added breathability while skating. Its form-fitting suede uppers increase board feel, while molded EVA sock liners add comfort throughout the session.

Lakai: Encino Shoes: Navy Suede/ Canvas/ Green/ White

rob@skateparkoftampa.com (SPoT Skate Shop) — Thu, 03 May 2012 10:48:00 EST

Colorway: Colorway: Navy Suede/ Canvas/ Green/ White

The Encino is a classic, low-cut skate shoe with canvas uppers and suede wrapped toe pieces that give longer lasting flick. It also has a vulcanized sole, padded collars and tongues, and full-length shock absorbing insoles.

Lakai: Brea Shoes: Black Suede/ White

rob@skateparkoftampa.com (SPoT Skate Shop) — Thu, 03 May 2012 10:46:00 EST

Colorway: Colorway: Black Suede/ White

The Brea is a vulcanized skate shoe with suede and canvas uppers and padded collars and tongues. The form-fitting uppers increase board feel while molded EVA insoles and tacky gum rubber outsoles protect against shock and increase grip all day long.

Lakai: Judo Kids Shoes: Black Suede/ Blue/ White

rob@skateparkoftampa.com (SPoT Skate Shop) — Thu, 03 May 2012 10:41:00 EST

Colorway: Colorway: Black Suede/ Blue/ White

Let the young guns shred in style with the Judo kids shoes! They use suede and canvas upper materials, have padded collars and tongues, and a vulcanized sole. Molded EVA insoles protect against shock too, so when the little dudes decide to go big, they're covered.

Lakai: Guy Mariano XLK Shoes: Black Suede/ Gum

rob@skateparkoftampa.com (SPoT Skate Shop) — Thu, 03 May 2012 09:59:00 EST

Colorway: Colorway: Black Suede/ Gum

Designed and tested by Guy Mariano, the Guy XLK uses ultra form-fitting suede uppers, padded tongues and collars, and flexible, light weight cupsoles with energy absorbing PU footbeds. Its XLK sole construction with herringbone tread pattern grip will keep you from slipping and sliding so you can keep flipping and grinding.

Globe Footwear: Motley Mid Shoes: Charcoal R2R Wash/ White

rob@skateparkoftampa.com (SPoT Skate Shop) — Tue, 01 May 2012 13:43:00 EST

Colorway: Colorway: Charcoal R2R Wash/ White

Be ready to tre flip your local 10-stair or pillage the high seas in the Motley Mid from Globe. The one piece toe cap and vulcanized sole are perfect for skating, while the mid-top design adds a little support for swashbuckling.

Globe Footwear: Espy Shoes: Tan Herringbone/ White

rob@skateparkoftampa.com (SPoT Skate Shop) — Tue, 01 May 2012 13:42:00 EST

Colorway: Colorway: Tan Herringbone/ White

The Espy is an ultra-low cupsole constructed shoe with basic textile canvas, EVA heel cushions, and zero padding. Technical features include a series of closely repeated multi-directional traction lugs, an unmatched combination of grip and flexibility, and a lighter outsole that absorbs shock and gives better, longer-lasting performance.

Globe Footwear: Chris Haslam Odin Shoes: Black Suede/ Thrasher Orange/ White

rob@skateparkoftampa.com (SPoT Skate Shop) — Tue, 01 May 2012 13:37:00 EST

Colorway: Colorway: Black Suede/ Thrasher Orange/ White

The Odin is a tech skate shoe designed by one of the most technical skaters to ever come out of the woodwork, Chris Haslam. Flip in and flip out of grinds, manuals, and slides flawlessly with its rounded toe cap and cupsole silhouette. The Odin uses suede upper materials, slightly padded collars and tongues, Globe's HELLA-FLEX cupsole construction, and HELLA-GEL impact control systems. You don't have to wait until your beard and hair grow out as long as Haslam's either. These simple, stylish, tech shoes look proper on any urbanite.

Nike SB: Dunk High Pro SB NT Shoes: White/ Metallic/ Summit White

rob@skateparkoftampa.com (SPoT Skate Shop) — Tue, 01 May 2012 10:46:00 EST

Colorway: Colorway: White/ Metallic/ Summit White

The Dunk High Pro NT is the same as the classic Dunk High, but with Nike SB's new tooling on the sole. The Dunk High Premium is another very popular shoe in skateboarding. Its flare and style go untouched year after year. Using only select and premium upper materials, the look is matched by comfort and skatabilty no doubt. Features of this masterpiece include high padded collars with ankle support, wide breathable mesh padded tongues with centering elastic straps, and anatomically contoured footbeds with Nike Zoom Air heel cushions.

Details About New Tooling

adidas: Dennis Busenitz Signature Shoes: Bluebird Suede/ Running White/ Gum

rob@skateparkoftampa.com (SPoT Skate Shop) — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 11:13:00 EST

Colorway: Colorway: Bluebird Suede/ Running White/ Gum

Inspired by the Copa Mundial, Dennis' favorite soccer cleat from back in the day, comes the fully skateable Busenitz signature shoe. This shoe features a GEOFIT collar lining, breathable tongue, classic cupsole, and skate-specific sock liner.

DC Shoe Co.: Rob Dyrdek Alias Lite Shoes: White/ Grey/ Red

rob@skateparkoftampa.com (SPoT Skate Shop) — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 10:21:00 EST

Colorway: Colorway: White/ Grey/ Red

Rob Dyrdek's jogger, the Alias Lite, features soft resilient suede over-lays with mesh under-lays, light weight mesh tongues, padded collars, DC's pill-pattern grip with strategically placed rubber on the outsoles, and DC's revolutionary UNILITE technology. This shoe is perfect for long jogs around town or for somebody that works on their feet all day. However, the Alias Lite probably won't be a shoe you will likely see Rob skating any contests in.

DC Shoe Co.: Bristol Shoes: Black/ Lava

rob@skateparkoftampa.com (SPoT Skate Shop) — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 10:20:00 EST

Colorway: Colorway: Black/ Lava

The Bristol is a low-cut skate shoe with a vulcanized sole and a classic style. It uses canvas uppers, has minimally padded collars and tongues, a one-piece toe cap, and DC pill pattern grip.

Habitat: Guru Khalsa Hi Pro Shoes: Indigo Suede/ White

rob@skateparkoftampa.com (SPoT Skate Shop) — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 10:44:00 EST

Colorway: Colorway: Indigo Suede/ White

The Guru Khalsa Hi Pro is a high-top shoe with a fold down cuff collar and a vulcanized sole. It uses suede and canvas uppers, has a one-piece toe cap, and herringbone pattern tread for maximum grip.

Habitat: Guru Khalsa Pro Shoes: Black Suede/ Green/ White

rob@skateparkoftampa.com (SPoT Skate Shop) — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 10:42:00 EST

Colorway: Colorway: Black Suede/ Green/ White

The Guru Khalsa Pro shoes have a classic skate design with vulcanized soles, one piece toe caps, padded collars and tongues, and reinforced ollie areas. They use suede and canvas uppers and have tacky gum herringbone tread, giving maximum, long lasting grip.

Nike SB: Dunk High Premium QS NT Shoes: Steel Green/ Olive Khaki/ Safety Orange

rob@skateparkoftampa.com (SPoT Skate Shop) — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 10:12:00 EST

Colorway: Colorway: Steel Green/ Olive Khaki/ Safety Orange

The Dunk High Premium NT is the same as the classic Dunk High Premium, but with Nike SB's new tooling on the sole. The Dunk High Premium is another very popular shoe in skateboarding. Its flare and style go untouched year after year. Using only select and premium upper materials, the look is matched by comfort and skatabilty no doubt. Features of this masterpiece include high padded collars with ankle support, wide breathable mesh padded tongues with centering elastic straps, and anatomically contoured footbeds with Nike Zoom Air heel cushions.

Details About New Tooling

Nike SB: Zoom Eric Koston Shoes: Soft Grey/ White/ Black

rob@skateparkoftampa.com (SPoT Skate Shop) — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 13:28:00 EST

Colorway: Colorway: Soft Grey/ White/ Black

The Zoom Eric Koston is Eric's first pro model shoe with Nike SB. It uses a low ride cupsole construction and has vulc-like board feel. The best of both worlds are introduced with new TPU Reinforced Suede, which happens to be extra durable, but doesn't lose that perfect suede feeling when too many flip tricks go down. Besides the Koston-approved tread, the best part of this shoe is how light it is. Nike used its Lunarlon technology with this shoe, which was primarily used in the running shoes line, but now has made its way into the skate scene with the Zoom Eric Koston for you to shred like a world class athlete in!

Nike SB: Zoom Stefan Janoski Shoes: Black/ Vintage Purple/ White

rob@skateparkoftampa.com (SPoT Skate Shop) — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 13:22:00 EST

Colorway: Colorway: Black/ Vintage Purple/ White

Stefan Janoski definitely did it right on his first shoe as it is one of the top sellers for Nike SB here at SPoT, and judging by the shoe's low key design with leather laces, a low cut suede upper, vulcanized sole, and great board feel, Stefan himself must have had his hands in the production of this instant classic. Picture the combination of Nike's Zoom Air Harbor, a Polo Boat shoe, and a Vans Chukka Low. If you haven't had the pleasure of skating a pair of these, now is the time to seize the steeze.

Nike SB: Stefan Janoski Mid Shoes: Nori Green/ Black/ White

rob@skateparkoftampa.com (SPoT Skate Shop) — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 13:56:00 EST

Colorway: Colorway: Nori Green/ Black/ White

Following the dynamic success of the first Zoom Stefan Janoski shoe comes the Janoski Mid. It’s everything you love about Stefan's debut shoe, including the vulcanized soles, suede upper materials, and stitching. And the Mid is still a boat-style shoe, but this time with a little bit of ankle-loving, padded qualities to prevent shark bites when hanging your feet off the deck.

Nike SB: Zoom Stefan Janoski Shoes: White/ Obsidian

rob@skateparkoftampa.com (SPoT Skate Shop) — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 13:51:00 EST

Colorway: Colorway: White/ Obsidian

Stefan Janoski definitely did it right on his first shoe as it is one of the top sellers for Nike SB here at SPoT, and judging by the shoe's low key design with leather laces, a low cut suede upper, vulcanized sole, and great board feel, Stefan himself must have had his hands in the production of this instant classic. Picture the combination of Nike's Zoom Air Harbor, a Polo Boat shoe, and a Vans Chukka Low. If you haven't had the pleasure of skating a pair of these, now is the time to seize the steeze.

Nike SB: Dunk Mid Pro SB NT Shoes: Black/ Iron

rob@skateparkoftampa.com (SPoT Skate Shop) — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 13:45:00 EST

Colorway: Colorway: Black/ Iron

The Dunk Mid Pro SB NT is the same as the classic Dunk Mid Pro, but with Nike SB's new tooling on the sole. The Dunk Mid is a top seller in the Nike SB classics vault and has good reason to be. This stylish mid-top design features premium leather and suede upper materials, single padded tongue and collars, anatomically contoured footbeds, optional lower-lace protection, and a stitched cupsole.

Details About New Tooling

Nike SB: Omar Salazar LR Shoes: Mid Navy/ Metallic Pewter/ White

rob@skateparkoftampa.com (SPoT Skate Shop) — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 13:42:00 EST

Colorway: Colorway: Mid Navy/ Metallic Pewter/ White

Often in life, less is more. And that is exactly the lesson Omar seemed to apply to his fully revamped pro model, the Omar Salazar LR. With the slimmed down Salazar LR you get thinner padded collars and tongues, suede and canvas uppers, vulcanized soles, drop-in Lunarlon cushioned insoles, and a whole new redesigned tread pattern. This all-terrain skate shoe is good to skate right out of the box and sure to be a staple with Nike.

Nike SB: Paul Rodriguez 5 Shoes: Swan/ Metallic Platinum/ Atom Red/ Black

rob@skateparkoftampa.com (SPoT Skate Shop) — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 13:36:00 EST

Colorway: Colorway: Swan/ Metallic Platinum/ Atom Red/ Black

When Paul Rodriguez's fifth signature shoe on Nike SB was put into the works, the goal was simple: Create a shoe that has mad cushioning to be both durable and skateable right out of the box. Well, they've done just that. The P-Rod 5 uses Lunarlon Dynamic cushioning insoles, foot-forming sock liners for max comfort, and TPU reinforced suede with a no-sew construction that ensures an extremely durable outer like no other. And with P-Rod specific Diamond FLX tread on a cupsole design, it makes for an absolutely functional skate shoe right out of the box.

Nike SB: Dunk Low Premium SB Shoes: Matte Silver/ Classic Green/ Varsity Red

rob@skateparkoftampa.com (SPoT Skate Shop) — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 10:53:00 EST

Colorway: Colorway: Matte Silver/ Classic Green/ Varsity Red

The Dunk Low Premium is a shoe that has always acquired a lot of hype whether you are a shoe collector, skateboarder, BMXer, or all-out hater. With its limited colorways and use of extravagant upper materials, these shoes stand out in a crowd no matter where you you roam. Another thing that makes this shoe such a staple on the Nike SB line is its comfort. They feel like you're walking on clouds with their padded collars, breathable mesh padded tongues, anatomically contoured footbeds, and Nike Zoom Air heel cushions.

Vans: Authentic Unisex Shoes: Light Grey/ Dark Shadow/ White

rob@skateparkoftampa.com (SPoT Skate Shop) — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 15:01:00 EST

Colorway: Colorway: Light Grey/ Dark Shadow/ White

With the five lace upper and the Vans waffle grip, these have become a staple in the line-up. With so many colors you can surely find one to suit your style.

Vans: Authentic Lite Shoes: Black Canvas/ White

rob@skateparkoftampa.com (SPoT Skate Shop) — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 15:00:00 EST

Colorway: Colorway: Black Canvas/ White

The Authentic Lite keeps the classic skate shoe feel with its low cut canvas uppers with no padding, vulcanized soles, and waffle grip. But unlike the original Authentic, this version is designed with lightweight EVA midsoles that last longer and protect the foot from high impact landings.

Vans: Authentic Lite Shoes: Blue Canvas/ White

rob@skateparkoftampa.com (SPoT Skate Shop) — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 14:58:00 EST

Colorway: Colorway: Blue Canvas/ White

The Authentic Lite keeps the classic skate shoe feel with its low cut canvas uppers with no padding, vulcanized soles, and waffle grip. But unlike the original Authentic, this version is designed with lightweight EVA midsoles that last longer and protect the foot from high impact landings.

Vans: Tony Trujillo TNT 5 Mid Shoes: Black Suede/ White

rob@skateparkoftampa.com (SPoT Skate Shop) — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 14:57:00 EST

Colorway: Colorway: Black Suede/ White

At last Tony Trujillo brings forth the TNT 5 in a mid-top design. It has all the elements of a well put together mid-top skate shoe, plus classy Vans side stripes giving off the nostalgic look of a shoe from the old school era. The TNT 5 Mid also includes modern details in its design like reinforced ollie areas, removable co-molded sock liners, ankle-high padded collars, and vulcanized soles with waffle grip.

Vans: Authentic Unisex Shoes: Seneca Rock/ Black Olive/ White

rob@skateparkoftampa.com (SPoT Skate Shop) — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 14:55:00 EST

Colorway: Colorway: Seneca Rock/ Black Olive/ White

With the five lace upper and the Vans waffle grip, these have become a staple in the line-up. With so many colors you can surely find one to suit your style.

Vans: Tony Trujillo TNT 5 Mid Shoes: Navy Suede/ Gum

rob@skateparkoftampa.com (SPoT Skate Shop) — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 14:54:00 EST

Colorway: Colorway: Navy Suede/ Gum

At last Tony Trujillo brings forth the TNT 5 in a mid-top design. It has all the elements of a well put together mid-top skate shoe, plus classy Vans side stripes giving off the nostalgic look of a shoe from the old school era. The TNT 5 Mid also includes modern details in its design like reinforced ollie areas, removable co-molded sock liners, ankle-high padded collars, and vulcanized soles with waffle grip.

Vans: Chukka Low Shoes: Tan Suede/ Canvas/ Plaid/ White

rob@skateparkoftampa.com (SPoT Skate Shop) — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 14:53:00 EST

Colorway: Colorway: Tan Suede/ Canvas/ Plaid/ White

The Chukka Low was designed with the skaters on the Vans team. The inspiration was based on shoes like the Authentic and the Chukka Boot and features a slightly padded upper, a one piece toe cap, and the classic Vans waffle grip. This shoe is bound to be a classic in the timeless style of Vans.

Vans: Type II Shoes: Mid Grey Suede/ White

rob@skateparkoftampa.com (SPoT Skate Shop) — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 14:50:00 EST

Colorway: Colorway: Mid Grey Suede/ White

The Type II, once just hype among the skate community, finally surfaced Holiday 2011. This shoe is all skate business with suede and canvas uppers, a vulcanized construction, padded tongues and collars, supportive elastic tongue centering straps, and a contoured footbed. The Type II proves to be the new low-top champ at the skate spot every time with its whole new arsenal of comfort and performance innovations, increasing cushioning to the feet, and furthering board-feel.

Vans: Anthony Van Engelen AV SK8-Low Shoes: Black Suede/ Scarlet/ White

rob@skateparkoftampa.com (SPoT Skate Shop) — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 14:48:00 EST

Colorway: Colorway: Black Suede/ Scarlet/ White

Anybody could have guessed that creating a customized version of the existing Sk8-Hi by cutting it down into a formidable low-top skate machine, with high grade PU footbeds, would have been an instant success, and Anthony Van Engelen did just that with the AV Sk8-Low. This shoe has been flying off the shelf since the day we first got it in here at SPoT, and there is still no sign of it getting old. Since having a shoe with premium suede and canvas uppers, vulcanized soles, and waffle grip won't go out of style, I think it's safe to say either will the AV-Sk8 Low.

Vans: Escuela Shoes: White Twill/ Navy/ White

rob@skateparkoftampa.com (SPoT Skate Shop) — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 14:47:00 EST

Colorway: Colorway: White Twill/ Navy/ White

The Escuela is a low-cut, vulcanized skate shoe as well as a prized item amongst the Vans Classic line. It has all the durability of a Sk8-Hi and all the flexibility and freedom you are used to in the Authentic or Old Skool. If your feet desire a thin, vulc soled shoe, with no padding and suede uppers, and reinforced ollie areas in a classic look, then you need to take it back to the Escuela.

Vans: Chukka Low Shoes: Navy Washed Canvas/ White

rob@skateparkoftampa.com (SPoT Skate Shop) — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 14:43:00 EST

Colorway: Colorway: Navy Washed Canvas/ White

The Chukka Low was designed with the skaters on the Vans team. The inspiration was based on shoes like the Authentic and the Chukka Boot and features a slightly padded upper, a one piece toe cap, and the classic Vans waffle grip. This shoe is bound to be a classic in the timeless style of Vans.

Vans: Tony Trujillo TNT 5 Shoes: White Suede/ Black/ White

rob@skateparkoftampa.com (SPoT Skate Shop) — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 14:41:00 EST

Colorway: Colorway: White Suede/ Black/ White

If your favorite Vans classic is the Old Skool like Tony T., then you will fall in love with the TNT 5. Its reinforced ollie areas, removable co-molded sock liners, padded collars, and vulcanized soles all fall into place as the classy side stripe gives off the nostalgic look of a shoe from the old school era.

Vans: Pacquard Shoes: Black Suede/ Gum

rob@skateparkoftampa.com (SPoT Skate Shop) — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 14:39:00 EST

Colorway: Colorway: Black Suede/ Gum

The Pacquard is a low-cut vulcanized sole shoe with premium suede uppers, leather collars, one piece toe caps, and reinforced ollie areas with additional stylish stitching. The Pacquard is extra comfortable as it has form-fitting padding in the collar and tongues, as well as PU footbeds, reducing shock and further cushioning the foot.

Vans: Era Pro Shoes: Black/ Pewter/ Dura-Suede/ White

rob@skateparkoftampa.com (SPoT Skate Shop) — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 14:38:00 EST

Colorway: Colorway: Black/ Pewter/ Dura-Suede/ White

Vans has taken their timeless classic, the Era, and upgraded it to meet the needs of today's skateboarders. It features a Tech Tuff suede upper with a reinforced toe piece and a bit more padding in the tongue, collar, and footbed.

Nike SB: Stefan Janoski Premium Shoes: Black Suede/ Army Olive/ Black

rob@skateparkoftampa.com (SPoT Skate Shop) — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 15:43:00 EST

Colorway: Colorway: Black Suede/ Army Olive/ Black

Stefan Janoski definitely did it right on his first shoe as it is one of the top sellers for Nike SB here at SPoT, and judging by the shoe's low key design with leather laces, a low cut suede upper, vulcanized sole, and great board feel, Stefan himself must have had his hands in the production of this instant classic. Picture the combination of Nike's Zoom Air Harbor, a Polo Boat shoe, and a Vans Chukka Low. If you haven't had the pleasure of skating a pair of these, now is the time to seize the steeze.