The Ipath Fred Gall Skate Shoes are a great classic pair of skater shoes. These loose shoes are really comfortable with higher tops than most sneakers, which means there is added support around your ankles. Therefore, these shoes are more of a mix between basketball shoes and skater shoes. The Gum Rubber Outsole for Superior Grip provides great traction and the Hemp Ankle Strap insures that the shoes stay on and keep the laces from tangling.