Shoes dominate this week's drops, with three decks worth a look too
A 59% cut on the Vans Authentic Mid leads a shoe-heavy week. Here are the five deals worth your actual attention right now.
Most of this week's movement is in footwear, which makes sense heading into summer when shops clear out spring inventory. The headline number is 59% off the Vans Authentic Mid, but there are a few other cuts here that are harder to ignore once you know what you're looking at. We also pulled out a couple of deck deals that have been sitting at solid discounts and deserve a mention for anyone mid-build or looking to replace a snapped board.
Shoes: Vans Authentic Mid — 59% off
The Vans Authentic Mid is down to $35.00 from $85.37, which is a 59% drop and the biggest cut in today's list by a wide margin. The Authentic Mid is essentially the Authentic canvas low-top with a collar added, giving you a bit more ankle support without going full high-top. Vans has been making this silhouette long enough that most skaters already have an opinion on it. The canvas upper skates thin, which means board feel is excellent from day one but durability is the trade-off you accept.
At $35, the durability question becomes less of a concern. You're not betting $85 on how long the canvas holds up through heel drags. If you skate street and want something lightweight with minimal break-in time, this is a reasonable backup pair to have around, or a main shoe if you go through footwear quickly. The mid collar also makes this worth considering if you've had ankle issues and want a low-profile brace effect without wearing actual supports.
Shoes: Nike SB Vertebrae — 49% off
The Nike SB Vertebrae sits at $42.95, cut from $84.22, which is 49% off. The Vertebrae is one of Nike SB's more recent performance-oriented silhouettes, built with a chunkier sole profile compared to older SB standbys. The name references the segmented midsole construction that Nike SB used to improve flex and impact response through the forefoot, which matters if you're skating anything with significant drop.
The specs provided here are limited, but the shoe's reputation in the line is for cushioning above average for a skate shoe, which tends to appeal to transition skaters or anyone logging long sessions on hard concrete. Under $43 for a Nike SB model with that cushion profile is a reasonable proposition. It is worth noting this is not a narrow technical street shoe, so if you prefer a slim fit for flip trick feedback, check the sizing charts before ordering.
Shoes: Last Resort AB VM001 Suede Mid — 30% off
The Last Resort AB VM001 Suede Mid is at $77.00, down from $109.95, a 30% reduction. Last Resort AB is a relatively young brand founded by Pontus Alv with backing from Vans, positioned as a performance-focused skate shoe label with no lifestyle padding. The VM001 is their foundational model, and the suede mid version adds an ankle collar to the base silhouette while keeping the vulcanized construction that the brand built its reputation on.
Vulc construction on a suede upper is a classic combination for technical skating. The sole stays thin and flexible, the suede wraps the foot firmly without being stiff, and board feel is high. The mid collar here is subtle enough that it does not fight your ankle on tricks. At full price this shoe is positioned as a premium option. At $77 it becomes competitive with mid-tier options that do not offer the same construction quality or the design pedigree behind the brand.
Deck: Deathwish O'Dwyer Reckoning 8.3875 — 29% off
The Deathwish O'Dwyer Reckoning 8.3875 is $55.95, down from $78.80, which is 29% off. The 8.3875-inch width sits in the range that a lot of street and park skaters have moved toward over the past several years as the average preferred width crept up from the 8.0 to 8.125 era. It is wide enough to feel stable under your feet on landings but still narrow enough to respond quickly on flip tricks.
Deathwish has been a Frog Army-adjacent brand in terms of street skating identity, and the O'Dwyer pro model carries that lineage. Under $56 for a pro model deck from an established street skating brand is solid. Most pro model decks from shops tracking current pricing land in the $65 to $80 range, so you are saving real money here if this width matches your setup.
Deck: Santa Monica Airlines PC 9.5 — 25% off
The Santa Monica Airlines PC 9.5 Skateboard Deck is $82.95, cut from $110.60, a 25% drop. A 9.5-inch width is firmly in transition and cruiser territory. You are not building a street tech setup on this, but for bowl skating, pools, or just getting around, the extra width gives you a stable platform that feels planted when you are pumping through transitions or riding rougher surfaces.
Santa Monica Airlines has history in the California pool and transition scene going back to the 1980s, so the brand context fits the product width. The PC model at 9.5 inches is a wide board for a specific kind of skating, and $82.95 is a reasonable price for that niche. If you have been looking to build a dedicated transition setup separate from your street board, this is worth considering given the current discount.