New Balance’s Newest Dad Sneaker Is an Undercover Skate Shoe

Skaters are often finicky when it comes to footwear. They’re liable to debate all day about what the best kind of shoe to skate in is, if big brands have ever really nailed a skate silhouette, or if sticking to canvas and rubber like Vans is the best bet. Ultimately, skateboarding is a deeply individualistic sport and there’s no right answer to the question of what shoes are the absolute best to skate in.

It all comes down to the skater, and for a long time, bonafide skate legend Andrew…