Skate shoes are unusually cheap right now — five deals worth knowing about
From 40% off classics to a 60% Etnies clearance, this week's shoe drops cover everything from beaters to technical street picks.
This week's deals are almost entirely shoes, and the discounts are deep enough to pay attention to. A handful of these sit at 40% off, but two are pushing 60%, which is the kind of number that usually means a shop is clearing old stock for good. If you've been running the same beat pair for too long or just want a backup, now is a reasonable time to act. Here are the ones worth your attention.
Shoes: Etnies Callicut — 60% off, down to $30
The Etnies Callicut at $30 (was $74.95) is the loudest number on the board today. Sixty percent off is not a sale, it is a clearance. Etnies positions this as an entry-level shoe, which in practice means straightforward construction without the reinforced ollie zones or impact-rated midsoles you find in their mid-tier stuff. That is fine. Not every shoe needs to be a workhorse.
At $30 you are essentially buying a functional skate shoe at beater price. If you like to keep a second pair at the skatepark and not stress about trashing them, this is the move. It is also genuinely useful if someone in your circle is just getting on a board and needs something that works without you having to justify spending $80 on a first pair.
Shoes: Nike SB Bruin High — 59% off, down to $35
The Nike SB Bruin High at $35 (was $85.37) is the more interesting of the two near-60% drops. The Bruin is a legitimate skate silhouette with a long history in the SB line. The high-top construction adds ankle coverage without the kind of thick collar that kills board feel, which has always been the tricky balance with high-tops. The vintage-inspired profile means it sits lower-profile than something like a mid-cup, so it does not feel like you are skating in boots.
At $35 this is just a good shoe at a price that makes it an easy yes. High-tops work especially well for transition where your ankles are absorbing more lateral stress on landings. If you skate a mix of street and a little bowl or mini ramp, the Bruin High covers both without asking you to compromise.
Shoes: Asics Japan Pro — 40% off, down to $63
The Asics Japan Pro at $63 (was $104.95) is the most distinctive shoe in this batch. Asics coming from a running and court shoe heritage means the Japan Pro brings a genuinely different construction sensibility to skate. The context here flags it as minimalist and board-feel-oriented, which tracks with what court-derived skate shoes typically deliver: thin, flat soles, low stack height, and direct contact feedback underfoot.
That profile will not appeal to everyone. If you skate a lot of stairs or rough ground, a shoe this minimal will make itself known after a few hours. But for smooth concrete, park, or technical flatground work where you want to actually feel your feet on the board, a shoe like this earns its place. Forty percent off brings it from over $100 to territory where it competes directly with mid-range options, which changes the value calculation considerably.
Shoes: Hours Is Yours Herman 3 — 40% off, down to $57
The Hours Is Yours Herman 3 at $56.95 (was $94.92) represents the brand that shoe nerds in the skate community have been paying attention to for a few years now. Hours Is Yours was built around a skate-first philosophy, and the Herman 3 specifically is designed around ankle support and impact protection for heavier trick attempts. That means more structure than a low-profile vulc, which is the right call if you are skating rails, gaps, or anything where your landings carry real force.
The mid-tier price after discount puts it in genuinely competitive territory against the DC Pures and Etnies Kingpins of the world, and it brings more brand identity and construction intent than most of those options. If you have been curious about Hours Is Yours but not willing to pay full retail, $57 is a reasonable entry point.
Shoes: IPath Cricket — 40% off, down to $60
The IPath Cricket at $59.95 (was $99.92) is worth a mention because IPath occupies a specific corner of skate shoe history that most brands have moved away from. They built a reputation on heavier, more structured construction with reinforcement in the areas that take the most abuse during technical skating. The Cricket fits that mold according to the specs: support and board control are the priorities, and the higher base price reflects the heavier build.
Heavier construction is not for everyone. If you skate in a way that demands a lot of quick footwork or you prefer a lighter feel, this is not the right shoe. But if you are the type who shreds through ollie patches in a month and wants something that will actually last a full session cycle, the Cricket at $60 after 40% off is worth considering seriously.