After years of terrace sneakers, retro runners and dad shoes hogging the spotlight, the sneaker world seems to be looking back at skateboarding. The silhouettes are chunkier, the padding more obvious, and the swagger impossible to ignore. It is not just skaters who are picking them up either. When New York skate label Grand Collection teamed up with New Balance Numeric, the debut didn’t happen in a grainy skate video. It happened on a runway in front of a fashion crowd. If that does not tell you where skate sneakers are headed, nothing will.
Converse CONS AS-1 Pro
Price: ₹6,499
Created by Alexis Sablone, the AS-1 Pro nails durability and boardfeel with precision. The herringbone outsole grips hard, the CX cushioning takes care of impact, and the updated colourways make it just as stylish off the board as on it.
Nike SB Zoom Janoski OG+
Price: ₹8,595
After a year of retooling, Stefan Janoski’s signature sneaker is back. Better fit, redesigned uppers, and skate-specific tread make this a performance shoe that still looks like a lifestyle staple.
Reebok Courtlux Urban Lace-Up Sneakers
Price: ₹5,599
Reebok keeps it clean and functional with this low-top skate-inspired silhouette. A straightforward pair for anyone testing the waters of skate style.
Nike Blazer Low 77 Vintage
Price: ₹7,195
The Blazer Low ’77 is beloved for a reason. Suede details, a retro Swoosh, and a padded collar make it a crossover hit that works as easily with jeans as it does on a board.
Puma Graviton Low-Top
Price: ₹6,499
Puma goes archive-meets-future with the Graviton. Dynamic overlays, sculpted sidewalls, and a modular heel clip meet plush cushioning for all-day comfort.
New Balance Reynolds 933 Skateboard Shoes
Price: ₹15,800
Andrew Reynolds’ signature model takes cues from NB’s running archive but adds ABZORB cushioning, premium suede and leather uppers, and a cupsole build for serious durability.
Vans Skate Old Skool
Price: ₹6,500
A true classic, re-engineered for modern skateboarding. Reinforced suede and canvas uppers, extra durability, and the unmistakable Old Skool look.
New Balance Numeric Andrew Reynolds 933
Price: $129.99 (Approx ₹10,800)
Another Reynolds-approved New Balance, blending heritage style with premium comfort. Built for skating but styled for everyday wear.
Louis Vuitton Skate Sneaker
Price: ₹1.23 lakh
Yes, luxury does skate now. LV’s skate sneaker references 90s styles with heavy padding, monogram flowers, and a technical mesh-meets-leather build. Streetwear meets fashion house.
Dior B9S Skater
Price: ₹2.40 lakh
The couture skater. Quilted Dior Cannage leather, padded tongues, and rubber soles engraved with the Dior Oblique pattern. Each pair comes with an NFC chip for digital authentication, because of course it does.
