Skate shoes are unusually cheap right now, from $35 to $80
A wave of deep shoe discounts is live this weekend, with some well-known skate brands sitting 40-59% below their usual prices. Here are the ones worth your attention.
Almost everything on the board this weekend is shoes, and the cuts are steep enough to pay attention to. A handful of brands that have been staples in skate shops for years are sitting 40 to nearly 60 percent off, with several landing at the $35 flat price point that makes the decision basically automatic. The deck deals at the bottom are quieter but still worth noting if you are due for new wood. Here is what stands out.
Shoes: Lakai Cambridge, 59% off at $35
The Lakai Cambridge is down from $85.37 to $35, which is a 59 percent drop and the biggest percentage cut in today's roundup. Lakai has been a core skate shoe brand since the late 90s, and the Cambridge sits in their more cupsole-leaning catalog, typically built for skaters who want something durable and low-profile without the bulk of older technical shoes. At $35, the conversation about whether it is the right fit for your skating style gets a lot shorter.
If you are someone who burns through shoes fast, or if you just need a reliable backup pair, this is the kind of price that makes stocking two pairs a reasonable call. No specs in the listing, so sizing up to check the construction details before buying is worth doing, but the brand pedigree at this price is hard to ignore.
Shoes: Adidas Copa Premiere and Vans Old Skool 36+, both 56% off at $35
Two very different shoes landing at the exact same price is worth flagging. The Adidas Copa Premiere and the Vans Old Skool 36+ are both sitting at $35, down from $79.55 each, which is a 56 percent reduction on both. The Copa Premiere is Adidas Skateboarding's take on a football-inspired silhouette adapted for skating, generally known for a slim fit and a clean sole profile that skaters who care about board feel tend to gravitate toward. The Old Skool 36+ is a vulcanized Vans build with a slightly updated last compared to the original Old Skool, keeping the close-to-board feel the model has always been known for while adding a bit more room through the toe box.
These two shoes represent pretty different philosophies. The Copa Premiere leans toward a snug, performance-oriented fit. The Old Skool 36+ is more of a classic silhouette with a relaxed update. Both at $35 means you are essentially choosing based on fit preference rather than budget, which is a good position to be in.
Shoes: Adidas Gazelle ADV, 50% off at $50
The Adidas Gazelle ADV is down from $99.95 to $50, cutting it exactly in half. The Gazelle ADV was a notable shoe when it dropped because it took the retro Gazelle silhouette and rebuilt it with skateboarding construction underneath, specifically a vulcanized sole and a reinforced upper that could handle repeated kickflip abuse. The result was a shoe that looked like something you would wear off the board but skated more competitively than its appearance suggested.
Fifty dollars for a vulcanized Adidas skate shoe with that kind of crossover appeal is a solid deal. The profile is low and the board feel on vulcanized construction is generally responsive, which suits skaters who want feedback underfoot rather than cushioning. Worth looking at if you have been curious about the model but were not willing to pay full price for something you might beat up.
Shoes: Last Resort AB CM002 Lo, 30% off at $77
The Last Resort AB CM002 Lo is the priciest shoe in today's roundup even after the discount, sitting at $77 down from $109.95, a 30 percent cut. Last Resort AB is a Swedish brand that built its reputation on precise construction and a focus on pure skating functionality over lifestyle crossover. The CM002 Lo is their low-top interpretation built around a close-to-board feel and a clean, minimal construction that does not waste material.
Thirty percent off a Last Resort AB shoe is not a sale you see constantly. The brand does not flood the market, and their pricing reflects that they are positioning themselves in the premium skate shoe tier. If you have skated the model before and know it works for your foot, $77 is a meaningfully better entry point than the usual $110.
Deck: Hopps Williams Day Dreamer 8.25, 29% off at $52.95
The Hopps Williams Day Dreamer 8.25 Skateboard Deck is down from $74.58 to $52.95, a 29 percent drop. Hopps is a New York-based brand with a long history in the industry, and the 8.25 width sits in a range that works well for street skating without feeling cramped or overly wide. Eight and a quarter gives you enough platform for stability on ledges and manuals while staying nimble for flip tricks.
Decks are a consumable, and nearly $53 for a Hopps pro model is reasonable for what the brand brings. If you are coming off a deck that is chipped out or razor-tailed, this is a clean option at a price that is noticeably below where most pro decks sit right now. The pro model context matters here too, you are getting graphics and a board tied to a specific rider rather than a generic team deck.