Cup Soles vs. Vulcanized Soles - The Debate Continues.

In recent years the most debated part of a skateboarding shoe, that we have heard, has always been the difference between the cup sole, and the vulcanized sole.

To those not familiar with the terms or the difference. Let us explain.

Parts of a shoe

As this blog rolls along I will be talking about parts of different shoes and using names some might not be familiar with. I will try not to get to technical with it 'cause for one it gets to be too much and two I just wont have the time to explain EVA Injection molds to you all HAH!

To help here is a simple sketch of a shoe with call outs of the different parts of an athletic shoe.