Review on Etnies Fader Skate Black Medium Men's Shoes: Optimal Athletics and Style by Tony Miller

After you bought a longboard and got some mild cramps in your feet and legs, you find that skateboarding shoes should help. I've experienced a lot less fatigue with a firm bottom deck or skate shoes. They also have a much larger surface area than regular shoes, giving you much more control and stability on surfaces like a skateboard.