Circa Skateboarding Shoes
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Serious skaters know that you need the right shoe for tearing around on the parks or street, and Circa skateboarding shoes are some of the best. Whatever your style, Circa keeps you flying.
The Quality of Circa Skateboarding Shoes
Active on the skate scene since 1998, Circa’s intention is to create shoes that are on the cutting edge of technical prowess and functionality. Constantly developing their style, Circa offers the best in comfort and durability, mixing the ultra-modern with the pleasantly simple.
Styles of Circa Skateboarding Shoes
With team riders on board like Adrian Lopez, Peter Ramondetta and Jon Allie, Circa’s Pro Model shoes are hugely popular. Following are the current styles:
- Lopez 805
- The latest in the Adrian Lopez line, this shoe features the C-Unit dual air-chamber cushioning system, a reinforced upper layer, an invisible rubber ollie underlay for increased durability, an optional protective lacing system for toe cap and side panel, medial air vent, elastic tongue straps for added stability, breathable lining and quality stroble construction. The colors available are chocolate with a gold eagle, white with a skull or black with pinstripes.
- Lopez Widowmaker
- This high-octane shoe features reinforced upper layering, an invisible rubber ollie underlay, a Fusion Grip outsole for excellent board control, the optional protective lacing system, elastic tongue straps, a full-length EVA midsole for flex and board feel, a medial air vent and Circa’s tread pattern. The colors are midnight with white paisley, chocolate with gravel paisley and black with white threads.
- Lopez 50
- A hugely popular shoe featuring a reinforced upper layer, vulcanized latex heel cushion, elastic tongue straps and a breathable lining. The Lopez 50 is available in extended sizes and there are 15 color combinations, including black with “Committed” on the white-trim heel, black with C-note imagery and black and white with a super-happy image.
- Lopez 50 Slips
- The same well-constructed shoe in a slip-on version, allowing the super-cool imagery to take center stage. The 5 color combinations are black and cream with a chola image, brown and chocolate, black with C-note imagery, black and white and black with grey paisley.
- Cannon CC2
- Cult Cannon, the Renegade, sponsors these tough shoes with a reinforced upper layer, mesh lasting construction, a medial air vent, a C1 Reflex gel heel cushion, a dual-density insole, elastic tongue straps, optional protective lacing system and Fusion Grip outsole. Colors are black with olive camouflage, chocolate and tan and black and white.
- Allie 208
- Jon Allie’s shoe features a reinforced upper layer, C1 Reflex gel heel cushion, a low-pro EVA midsole, optional lace protection, elastic tongue support, minimal upper padding, breathable lining, specialized tongue lining and a Fusion Grip outsole. Colors are brown and white with “Skate and Destroy” text, black, black and white, black and white with “Skate and Destroy” and white and black with “Skate and Destroy.”
- Ramondetta
- Great for everyday skating, the Ramondetta features a reinforced upper layer, low-profile EVA midsole, optional lace protection, elastic tongue straps, breathable lining and Fusion Grip rubber outsole with custom herringbone pattern. Colors include yellow and black, white, black and gray, black with orange trim, black with red and white trim and black and white.
Where to Buy Circa Skateboarding Shoes
All the best skate shops and athletic shoe stores will carry Circa shoes, and some of the very best will provide a space for you to skate so you can get a sense of the feel and what works for you. Whether you’ve only just started skating or are involved and serious, this is the ideal way to choose a shoe. Once you know what works for you, you can opt to buy online. Zappos sells nearly every Circa model available. There is also Skate Warehouse, which caters specifically to skaters so you can ask questions and get knowledgeable help. The House, purveyors of skate equipment for 25 years is another good source. They claim to have the best prices online. You’ll have to decide for yourself, but note that when they have sales, the prices are steeply discounted, making this a good shop for when you’ve had your eye on something but can’t quite afford it at full retail price.
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