Nike SB

Buyer's Guides

Dunk Low

Popularity: The Dunk that enthusiasts respect; still sells out while GR Dunks sit / Comfort: Zoom Air heel insole and extra padding make it far more comfortable than GR Dunks

88/100

Ishod

Silhouette: Low-cut street skate shoe; Ishod Wair signature with slim profile. / Cushioning: Zoom Air heel unit; thin forefoot panel for board feel.

84/100

PS8

Heritage: P-Rod's 8th pro signature; debuted as the Olympics-era Zoom Air shoe. / Fit: Runs long with elongated toe box; size down 0.5 for daily, up to a full size for hard skating.

84/100

Ishod Wair

Heritage: First Ishod Wair pro cupsole; he still skates the shape in Real Skateboards parts. / Fit: Majority TTS; a slightly narrow toe box pushes some owners half-size up.

83/100

Dunk High

Silhouette: High-cut SB Dunk; extended ankle padding and higher collar. / Cushioning: Zoom Air heel unit; cupped SB-specific sole geometry.

81/100

Nyjah 3

Silhouette: Low-profile street skate shoe; Nyjah Huston pro signature, third iteration. / Build: Slim cupped sole, minimal-padding upper, designed for technical flat-ground and rails.

80/100

Blazer Low

Popularity: Strong in core skate rotations, limited mainstream buzz. / Comfort: Generally comfortable, but thin feel and break-in stiffness.

77/100

Zoom Blazer Mid

Popularity: Long-running SB staple; hype is colorway-selective. / Comfort: Firm and flat underfoot; padded collar adds support.

77/100

SB Zoom Janoski

Popularity: Legacy icon; current momentum is niche and nostalgia-led. / Comfort: Firm underfoot, often better after a short break-in.

76/100

BRSB

Shape: Cortez-influenced low; slim upper with heel swoosh, vulcanized outsole. / Use case: Daily and casual SB; light skating only because of heel-slip concerns.

76/100

Chron 2

Use case: Cheap SB daily/work shoe, light skating; not a high-impact park or stair shoe. / Fit: Slim, slightly narrow fit that locks the heel where other narrow SBs (FC Classics) fail.

76/100

SB React Leo

Popularity: Niche community traction; limited mainstream sneaker chatter. / Comfort: React cushioning praised; occasional pressure or entry complaints.

75/100

Zoom Nyjah 4

Popularity: Niche SB following, lingers on skate-shop shelves / Comfort: Zoom Air cushioning praised, though not universally

73/100

Blazer Mid

Popularity: Niche but active in skate-focused circles. / Comfort: Firm ride; padding helps, impact protection stays limited.

73/100

Janoski

Popularity: Strong SB nostalgia, lighter mainstream sneaker buzz. / Comfort: Firm underfoot, break-in common, comfort sentiment split.

71/100

Air Max Ishod

Popularity: Strong following in skate circles, limited mainstream pull. / Comfort: Air heel cushions; forefoot is thin for board feel.

71/100

React Leo

Fit: Usually true to size with standard-to-roomy feedback; still try on if high collars or snug entries bother you. / Comfort: React cushioning gives better heel comfort than many thin skate shoes while preserving board feel.

70/100

Nyjah 4

Popularity: Niche following in SB community, limited mainstream sneaker traction / Comfort: Consistently praised as one of the most comfortable SB shoes

68/100