Skate shoes are built differently to regular sneakers — flatter soles for better board feel, reinforced ollie zones, cupsole or vulcanised constructions that each offer different levels of impact protection and sensitivity. Wearing the right skate shoe makes skating more comfortable and the board more responsive underfoot.
Vulcanised soles are thinner and more flexible — better board feel, lighter, preferred by technical street skaters. Cupsole construction adds more cushioning and impact protection — better for bigger tricks, transition and riders who skate longer sessions. Most skaters have a preference once they've tried both.
We stock Vans, Globe, Lakai, Emerica, Etnies, eS and more across both constructions in a full range of sizes including wide fits. If fit is an issue — too narrow, heel slip, pressure points — come in and we'll sort it out properly.
Let customers speak for us
Awesome board, easy to turn and fun. Definitely a comfortable right!!
Lauren
Yes Greats Uninc Snowboard | 2026
Great team to deal with!
Great team to deal with, communication is top notch. Any questions were answered quickly. Hard to get good customer service these days but the team at Twelve Board Store obviously value their customers and take pride in their work. Will be using you guys for any future requirements.
David Bourke
Twelve Board Store
Fat boy from 12 Boards
I absolutely love the bike and use it nearly everyday.
I’m 67 years old but it’s a bit like going back to having dirt bikes in the mid seventies! Also 12 boards was easy to deal with. A great shop.
Jeff Raglus
Fatboy Scrambler V2 Electric Bike | Jungle
Thousand bike helmet.
Great product bought through ebay store. Well packaged. Can't say I wasn't updated on my purchase, 15 notifications. Delivery in a couple of days . Fits well.
ky steiner (ste_939877)
Twelve Board Store
Adding another to my collection, best layer for 1st or 2nd layer.
M.G.
Burton Men's Midweight Base Layer Crew 2026 | True Black
Good good good
Board and parts arrived really quick and packed well. Very good prices and really good service. Happy times.
Dan
Twelve Board Store
Hired these so I know the quality. Can't wait to use them on my own board...
M.G.
Spark Crossword Splitboard Skins
Looking forward to hitting up some side and backcountry this season on this board. Great board to add to my choice of ride...
M.G.
Jones Hovercraft 2.0 Splitboard | 2027
Belts are amazing, better price than direct from Exway (Don't deal with Exway) these belts thicker and more durable than the OEM ones too! Highly recommend.
Arnu
Electric Skateboard Belt 255-5m Exway | Pair