Are Slip-On Skate Shoes Good For Skateboarding?

I never thought I would be skating in slip-on skate shoes, but after doing some research, I decided to give them a shot. Currently I am riding a pair of Osiris slip-ons, very similar in style to Vans slip-ons. They skate quite well I must say, and I discuss this in further detail in my most recent YouTube video.

Slip-on skate shoes are great for skateboarding, and they break in very quickly. They skate almost exactly the same as any other skate shoe, except for one key difference. The only thing that really sets apart slip-ons from regular skate shoes is the lack of laces. Laces are a pain in the ass in the sense that they rip/break all the time from skating. However, without laces you have no ability to tighten up your shoes. Therefore, when choosing a slip on shoe, it is crucial that you pick a size that is snug to your feet. Osiris shoes run a bit bigger than Vans, therefore my typical size 11 is a little loose in my current slip-ons. In my situation, I would probably go down half a size in my current shoe so that my feet aren’t constantly at risk of slipping out. That is my #1 recommendation for slip-on shoes is to make sure you pick a size where your feet are locked in. Otherwise, slip-on skate shoes are great for skateboarding!