Skate shoes dominate this week's biggest drops, led by 56% cuts
Adidas, Vans, Etnies, Nike SB, and Emerica all see meaningful price cuts this week. Here are the five deals worth your attention right now.
Almost every deal worth talking about this week is a shoe, which tells you something about where the clearance cycle is right now. End-of-summer inventory is moving fast, and the cuts are deep enough that stocking up on a backup pair makes actual financial sense. We pulled the five most interesting drops from across the tracker, skipping the obvious filler and focusing on shoes that have real relevance to how people actually skate.
Shoes: Adidas Copa Premiere and Vans Old Skool 36+ — 56% off
Two very different shoes landing at the exact same price is worth pausing on. The Adidas Copa Premiere and the Vans Old Skool 36+ are both sitting at $35.00, down from $79.55, which is a 56% cut on each. At that price you are essentially choosing a shoe based on feel and brand preference rather than budget, which is a good position to be in.
The Copa Premiere comes out of Adidas's football heritage, and the skate version carries that over with a refined silhouette, ankle support, and a sole tuned for street response. If you skate flatground or ledges and want something that feels a little more structured, this is the pick. The Old Skool 36+ is the opposite end of that spectrum in terms of legacy. The 36+ designation adds reinforced stitching and protective toe capping over the classic silhouette, which means you are getting the proven fit that generations of skaters already know, with construction that actually holds up to skating rather than just looking the part. Both are legitimate at full price. At $35 each, buying one of each and rotating them is not a crazy idea.
Shoes: Etnies Serin Michelin — 40% off
The Etnies Serin Michelin drops to $56.95 from $94.92, a 40% cut. The headline feature here is the Michelin rubber outsole, which is not a marketing stunt. Michelin produces some of the most abrasion-resistant rubber compounds available, and when that technology transfers to a skate outsole it means the part of your shoe that contacts grip tape and concrete lasts significantly longer than a standard rubber compound would.
For skaters who go through shoes quickly, the outsole durability argument is real. Sole separation and heel drag wear are usually what kills a shoe before the upper gives out, and an outsole built to Michelin's spec addresses that directly. Below $60, this is one of the more technically justified purchases in this week's list.
Shoes: Nike SB Vertebrae — 49% off
The Nike SB Vertebrae is down to $42.95 from $84.22, nearly half price. Nike SB sits in an interesting position in the market right now, having pulled back its skate program considerably over the past few years, which makes deals on current models worth paying attention to while stock exists.
At $42.95 the Vertebrae is priced like a budget shoe while coming from a brand that has historically over-engineered its skate footwear. The context notes basic skate functionality and decent durability, which at this price point is all you need. If you want a clean backup pair or you are returning to skating after time off and need something functional without committing to a full-price shoe, this fills that role without apology.
Shoes: Emerica OG-1 — 40% off
The Emerica OG-1 lands at $56.95, down from $94.92. Emerica has been making skate shoes almost exclusively for skaters for decades, and the OG-1 name signals exactly what it is: a return to a classic silhouette built around board control and durability rather than lifestyle crossover appeal.
The context describes it as responsive with a proven silhouette, which in practical terms means a low-profile sole with minimal stack height, good ollie feel, and construction that prioritizes the areas that actually take abuse during skating. For technical street skating or park use where board feel matters more than cushioning, this is the kind of shoe that tends to click immediately. At 40% off it is competitive with budget options while being a significantly more considered product.