Skateboarding shoes & trainers: perfect board feel plus iconic design

Looking for skate trainers in the styles skateboarders have called their own since day one? From our CONS line to the Chuck Taylor All Stars that started it all, our selection of skateboarding shoes includes pairs you can wear on and off the board.

Before anyone was designing dedicated skate shoes, skaters discovered Chuck Taylor All Stars. They loved the way the rubber soles felt on the board and how the rubber toe cap helped protect the shoes from wear. Another plus? The slick, urban-ready design. So it didn't take long for the classic Chuck Taylor shape to become forever linked to the skater aesthetic. Then in 2009, we launched our exclusive line for skateboarders: CONS. Think supportive fits and cushioning combined with the kind of traction you need to perfect your next trick. All with the classic style of the OG Converse trainers and a board feel that lets you sense what's underfoot.

For classic style combined with a premium design, look to our Chuck Taylor 70s. These shoes are known for their hardwearing canvas uppers and vintage stitching. We've made modern comfort upgrades to both high top and low top shapes, giving you cushioning to help soften those landings. You'll find all our classic skater shoes in a rainbow of vibrant hues. All you need to do is choose a pair in the shade that suits you best.

To celebrate our roots, we've given the original Converse Lifestyle 1998 trainers a comfort upgrade. Think ultra-plush cushioning to absorb the impact of hard landings. You'll also find laidback slip-on styles for those days when you want to ditch the laces. To really nail that personal look, browse our wide selection of custom skate shoes and trainers that let your personality shine.

Our CONS skate trainers are for the pros and serious skaters. These Converse originals are made exclusively for skateboarding in extra-durable materials like nubuck leather and suede. Reinforced stitching helps them last longer. Vulcanised rubber soles in a Chuck Taylor-inspired design ensure a good grip. And CX foam cushioning, which is specially engineered for skateboarding, gives you even more comfort when you're shredding the streets. Finally, the iconic Star Chevron branding serves you heaps of old-school attitude.