Skate shoes hitting 40-59% off, plus a wheel deal worth noting
Lakai, Nike SB, New Balance, and OJ Wheels are seeing some of the steepest discounts we've tracked in a while. Here's what's worth your attention.
The bulk of today's drops are concentrated in footwear, which isn't unusual for a mid-week sweep, but the depth of some of these cuts is. Two shoes are sitting at 59% off their tracked retail price, landing at $35 flat, and a signature New Balance model is down 52%. Tucked in alongside all the shoes is a wheel deal that stands on its own merits. Here are the five products worth actually thinking about.
Shoes: Lakai Newport and Nike SB Bruin High — 59% off
Both the Lakai Newport and the Nike SB Bruin High have hit $35.00, down from $85.37, which is the same tracked price and the same percentage cut. At 59% off, that's the biggest percentage drop in today's list by a notable margin. The Bruin High is a high-top take on one of Nike SB's older silhouettes, and high-tops in skate shoes have a pretty specific audience: skaters who want ankle coverage, either for support reasons or just preference. The Newport is Lakai's take on a clean, low-profile cup-sole shoe, and Lakai has been building skate shoes for long enough that their construction is generally sound. No specs are available for either, so sizing up in person or checking your usual fit reference is worth doing before ordering.
The $35 price point is the real story here. Even if one of these doesn't end up being your main shoe, that's a reasonable price to have a backup pair sitting in the closet. If you skate enough to burn through shoes regularly, having a second pair on deck at that price is straightforward math.
Shoes: New Balance 933 Andrew Reynolds — 52% off
The New Balance 933 Andrew Reynolds is down to $65.00 from $134.95, a 52% cut. Reynolds is one of the more recognizable names in skateboarding, and his collaborative shoes with New Balance have leaned into the brand's running heritage while keeping the build functional for skating. The 933 designation pulls from New Balance's numeric naming system, and the construction tends to reflect their athletic footwear background, which usually means decent cushioning and durable overlays.
At full price, $134.95 is on the higher end for a skate shoe. At $65, it's competitive with mid-range options that offer considerably less in terms of brand lineage and construction quality. If you've been curious about the NB x Reynolds lineup but weren't willing to pay premium retail, this is a reasonable entry point.
Wheels: OJ Double Duro White Gum Chubbies 56mm 99a/95a — 34% off
The OJ Wheels Double Duro White Gum Chubbies 56mm 99a/95a are down to $39.99 from $60.99, which is a 34% drop. The spec that defines these wheels is the dual-durometer construction: 99a on the inner core, 95a on the outer riding surface. That softer outer layer gives you more grip and a smoother roll over rough pavement than a straight 99a wheel would, while the harder core keeps the wheel from feeling mushy underfoot. At 56mm, you're getting a size that's usable for street but genuinely at home on transition or rougher outdoor surfaces.
OJ has been making wheels long enough that their compounds are well understood, and the Chubbies shape, which is a wider contact patch than a standard wheel profile, reinforces the grip and roll-comfort focus. These aren't the wheel for someone who wants the snappiest pop and the quickest flip response. They're for someone skating crusty spots, bowls, or just tired of getting rattled around on chip-seal pavement. Under $40 for a set of dual-duro wheels from a brand with a real track record is a solid price.
Shoes: Hours Is Yours B1 Herman Slip-On — 40% off
The Hours Is Yours B1 Herman Slip-On is at $52.95, down from $88.25, a 40% cut. Hours Is Yours is Jim Thiebaud and Erik Ellington's brand, and the Herman in the name is former Emerica pro Brandon Herman. Slip-ons have a specific functional reality in skating: no laces to shred through, simpler construction, and a snug fit that relies on the shoe's elastic or panel design rather than lacing tension. The trade-off is usually less adjustability for fit across the foot.
At $52.95, this sits in a comfortable price range for a skate-specific slip-on from a brand that has actual skating credibility behind it, not just a lifestyle angle. If slip-ons fit your skating style or you just find laces annoying to maintain, this is worth a look at this price.
Shoes: Emerica The Hoban — 40% off
The Emerica The Hoban lands at $50.95, down from $84.92, also a 40% cut. Emerica is one of the few brands that has stayed consistently focused on skateboarding without drifting into lifestyle territory, and their shoes tend to reflect that in construction priorities. The Hoban name references Mark Hoban, and Emerica's signature shoes generally come with vulcanized or cup-sole builds designed with board feel and durability in mind.
At under $51, this is one of the more straightforward value propositions in today's list for someone who wants a legitimate skate shoe from a brand with a long technical track record. No specs are listed, so cup-sole versus vulc construction is worth confirming before buying if that matters to your preference, but the price relative to the brand's general positioning makes it easy to recommend at a glance.