This week, we talk to 11 skate shoe brand executives about the current state of the skate shoe market.
Skateboard shoes are a key category for the skate industry, and over the past several years, the sector has experienced a lot of change.
Though many said it could never happen, Nike SB has become one of the dominant players at the core level and a big money maker for many retailers. Skinny jeans led to the vulcanized craze, upending shoe styling, changing which brands are hot, and lowering price points.
This week, we talk to 11 skate shoe brand executives about the current state of the skate shoe market.
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