Many of you who are new to skateboarding might not realize that there is a difference between normal shoes and skater shoes. There are many features that skater shoes have that normal shoes simply do not and this can be seen in all the parts of the shoe when you break it down. It's important to know the differences when you are just starting out or if you are an experienced skater that doesn't know the benefits you get from using skater shoes. Below we will go over the main differences between regular shoes and skater shoes.