Skate shoes under $75, plus a wheels deal worth knowing about
Lakai, eS, IPath, and Asics are all down 40-59% right now. Here are the five drops that actually matter this weekend.
Most of the action this weekend is in shoes, which makes sense heading into summer when people are actually burning through rubber. The discounts run deep on some names that skaters have trusted for years, and a couple of the prices are low enough that the math changes even if you weren't planning to buy. There's also one wheel deal buried in the list that slots into a specific use case well enough to mention. Here's what's worth your attention.
Shoes: Lakai Terrace and Essex Elite, both 59% off at $35
Two Lakai models hitting the same floor price is the headline number of the weekend. The Lakai Terrace and the Lakai Essex Elite are both sitting at $35, marked down from $85.37, which is 59% off either way you slice it. Lakai has been making skate-specific shoes since the late nineties, and neither of these is a fashion-forward experiment. The Terrace is the blunter of the two, a workhorse build focused on durability and sole-to-board contact. The Essex Elite leans toward a tighter, more technical fit with better lock-in for precise footwork.
At $35, the decision is less about which one is better and more about what your foot shape prefers. If you skate a lot of flat ground and care about feeling the board under your feet, the Essex Elite's snugger profile is probably the call. If you're harder on shoes generally and want something that takes abuse without falling apart, the Terrace is built for that. Either way, $35 for a Lakai is a price you're not going to see often, and there's no real risk in pulling the trigger.
Shoes: Asics Japan Pro MT, 40% off at $69
The Asics Japan Pro MT at $69 (down from $114.95) is the most interesting technical shoe on the list right now. Asics has been making skateable footwear for a while, but the Japan Pro MT sits in a specific lane: low-profile, lightweight, minimal padding, designed for direct board feel rather than cushioned impact absorption. The Japanese construction quality is a real thing here, not a marketing angle. The materials and stitching tend to hold up better than the price would suggest.
This shoe is going to appeal to skaters who want to feel the board more than they want to protect their joints. If you skate technical street and want feedback from the deck on every pop, low-padding shoes with thin soles are the preference, and the Japan Pro MT is that kind of shoe. The 40% discount brings it under $70, which is fair money for what you're getting. Worth noting that lightweight, low-profile shoes tend to run a little narrower, so size up if you're on the fence.
Shoes: eS Creager, 40% off at $74.95
The eS Creager in white/blue is down 40% from $124.92 to $74.95. eS has a long history in technical street skating, and the Creager is a mid-cup build, meaning there's more structure around the ankle than a low-top but without the full restriction of a high-top. Mid-cup construction gives you real impact protection while keeping enough flexibility for board feel and controlled landings. It's a format that works well for park and street skaters who are learning to land bigger stuff or who have had ankle problems in the past.
The original retail on the Creager was over $124, which puts it in the upper tier of skate shoe pricing. At $74.95 it's competing with mid-range shoes on features while delivering closer to premium construction. If you've been curious about mid-cup shoes but haven't wanted to pay full price to find out if they work for your skating, this is a reasonable entry point.
Shoes: IPath Grasshopper, 40% off at $71.95
IPath is a brand that doesn't get talked about constantly, but the IPath Grasshopper at $71.95 (down from $119.92) is worth a look if ankle and foot support are priorities for you. IPath builds around durability and protection over session length, which is a different design philosophy than brands chasing board feel above everything else. If you're someone who skates long sessions, does a lot of transition, or has had foot fatigue issues, a shoe built around longevity and protection rather than minimalism is worth considering.
The 40% drop brings it from a premium price point down to something that makes the purchase easier to justify. At $71.95 alongside the eS Creager and Asics Japan Pro MT, you've actually got three meaningfully different shoe philosophies all discounted at the same percentage this weekend. Protection-focused (Grasshopper), mid-cup balanced (Creager), minimal and direct (Japan Pro MT). Pick based on how you actually skate.
Wheels: OJ Double Duro White Chubbies 56mm 99a/95a, 31% off at $39.99
The OJ Wheels Double Duro White Chubbies 56mm 99a/95a at $39.99 (down from $57.99) is the one non-shoe deal this weekend that earns a mention. OJ's Double Duro construction is a specific technology: the outer contact surface runs at a softer 95a durometer for grip and roll-over ability on rough ground, while the inner core is a harder 99a that keeps the wheel responsive under pressure. You get the roll speed and surface compliance of a softer wheel without the sluggish rebound that usually comes with it.
At 56mm, these are sized for skaters who want a little more roll momentum without going full cruiser. That diameter rolls over cracks and rough pavement without killing your speed, which matters if you skate outdoor spots or less-maintained parks. A 31% discount on a wheel with this kind of dual-compound engineering is a legitimate deal. These aren't budget wheels with a gimmick, they're a real performance option for skaters who deal with imperfect surfaces regularly.