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When picking our a skate shoe, you'll want one that can sustain puddles, treacherous skate parks, and nasty spills. All of the brands on our list of best <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/best-skate-shoe-brands/werner-brandes">skate shoe brands</a> can do that. It's up to you to decide which brand is the best.Sure, it's all about personal preference when it comes to your action sports shoe, but there are some things you'll want to look for. You'll want a shoe that's been stitched together, not just glued, so that they stay in tact for a long time. Canvas shoes work if you're not doing any crazy moves, but if you're going to get extreme, you might consider a thicker leather or suede. Weight, grip, and padding are also key to consider. But the choice is up to you!You already know the big skate name brands: Vans, Converse, and DVS. And brands like Etnies, Volcom, and Emerica have been around forever. Don't see a brand on our list? Add it! Before you hit the skate park, hit our list of best skate shoes brands. Vote up the brand that allows you to alley-oop, anchor grind, and drop-in in style!

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Nike, Inc.

Nike, Inc. is an American multinational corporation that is engaged in the design, development, manufacturing and worldwide marketing and sales of footwear, apparel, equipment, accessories and services. The company is headquartered near Beaverton, Oregon, in the Portland metropolitan area. It is one of the world's largest suppliers of athletic shoes and apparel and a major manufacturer of sports equipment, with revenue in excess of US$24.1 billion in its fiscal year 2012. As of 2012, it employed more than 44,000 people worldwide. In 2014 the brand alone was valued at $19 billion, making it the most valuable brand among sports businesses.
The company was founded on January 25, 1964, as Blue Ribbon Sports, by Bill Bowerman and Phil Knight, and officially became Nike, Inc. on May 30, 1971. The company takes its name from Nike, the Greek goddess of victory. Nike markets its products under its own brand, as well as Nike Golf, Nike Pro, Nike+, Air Jordan, Nike Blazers, Air Force 1, Nike Dunk, Air Max, Foamposite, Nike Skateboarding, and subsidiaries including Brand Jordan, Hurley International and Converse.

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Adidas

Adidas AG is a German multinational corporation that designs and manufactures sports shoes, clothing and accessories. The company is based in Herzogenaurach, Bavaria, Germany. It is the holding company for the Adidas Group, which consists of the Reebok sportswear company, TaylorMade-Adidas golf company, Rockport, and 9.1% of FC Bayern Munich. Besides sports footwear, Adidas also produces other products such as bags, shirts, watches, eyewear and other sports and clothing-related goods. Adidas is the largest sportswear manufacturer in Europe and the second biggest in the world, after Nike.
Adidas was founded in 1949 by Adolf Dassler, following a family feud at the Gebrüder Dassler Schuhfabrik company between him and his older brother Rudolf. Rudolf had earlier established Puma, which quickly became the business rival of Adidas. Both the Adidas and Puma companies still remain based in Herzogenaurach, Germany to this day.
The company's clothing and shoe designs typically feature three parallel bars, and the same motif is incorporated into Adidas's current official logo. The company revenue for 2012 was listed at €14.88 billion.

Converse

HUF is a streetwear and skateboarding clothing brand. Founded by Keith Hufnagel, the company established its first store in San Francisco. 

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Volcom

Volcom, Inc. is a modern lifestyle brand that designs, markets, and distributes youth oriented products. The company primarily produces clothing, footwear, accessories, and related products for young men and women. Volcom is headquartered in Costa Mesa, California, United States. Volcom is known for its trademark stone logo, its slogan True To This, and the Let the Kids Ride Free campaign. Jason Steris is the CEO of Volcom.

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