Choosing the right skate sneaker requires some research as you'll want comfort to be at the top of your list as not being comfortable can ultimately result in an injury. The same can be said for a shoe that lacks a good grip. Here's some additional factors to consider:
Comfort: Imagine skating with shoe that isn't comfortable—that's no good! If a skate shoe is too tight you won't have any breathing room, which will also impact your maneuverability. The ideal shoe is one that fits your foot in a snug manner while not being overly tight.
Breathability: Breathability is an essentially the same thing as comfort. If there's no room to move your foot at all, that's obviously going to have an impact on breathability which harkens back to the way shoe fits.
Board Feel: If you can't feel the board beneath you then something is wrong. If you are new to skating, then this might be a factor you have to test in person, so it would be wise to make note of any shoes you like on this list if going in for an in-person tryout so you can know what worked and what didn't.
Price: As we always say, this is completely dependent on your preferences. We can't tell what's too much or too little to spend, but what we can tell you is that sometimes a bigger investment means you are getting a great quality shoe that will last you a long while (which in turn results in less money spent over time as opposed to having to your replace your shoes regularly). We'll have all price ranges listed on this article.
