The throwback model, the classic—it just might be every skate shoe brand's go-to in their line. Some brands look to their DNA when designing a new pro model, and some make their whole product offering a '90s reboot. We picked a handful of popular models on the market right now. To cop any of these kicks, hit up your local skate shop first! Let's go back to the future.
éS proclaims, "The most demanded éS shoe of all time." This was huge when it dropped, hefty price tag and stash pocket included. Chad had a quote to the effect of, "Do you want to drive a Lexus or a Civic?" Over $100 when it dropped in 1998, now they can be yours for around $150. About the same as a tank of gas to fill up your Muskalade.
Are you old enough to remember Dunks before Nike launched its SB department? If not, take a gander at the Pro B with its higher toe box, fat laces, puffy tongue, non-SB branding, and interior elastic straps. Keep an eye out for more colorways of this model in 2025.
Genre smashing in 2024 with the Pine Green colorway, Tinker Hatfield's legendary design got beefed up for skateboarding after feedback from Nike teamriders who skated in standard 4s. A new colorway of this creation is expected to drop this year.
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