If you’re looking for the best shoes for one wheel, you’ve come to the right place. We’ve picked out some of the best shoes that are designed specifically for riding one wheel and have all of the features you need to get the most out of your ride.

Black Sheep One Wheelers Shoes

The Black Sheep One Wheelers Shoes are a great choice because they are waterproof, have an adjustable strap and can be used with any brand of one wheel. They also come in a variety of colors so you can find one that matches your style!

One Wheel Bootz by Biker Bootz

One Wheel Bootz by Biker Bootz are another great choice because they are waterproof, have an adjustable strap and can be used with any brand of one wheel. They also come in a variety of colors so you can find one that matches your style!

RideBob OneWheel Shoes

RideBob OneWheel Shoes are another great choice because they are waterproof, have an adjustable strap and can be used with any brand of one wheel. They also come in a variety of colors so you can find one that matches your style!

Best Shoes For One Wheel

As Onehweel has opened the field for many new riders who never have skated before it’s actually a good question to ask, what’s the best shoes for Onewheel? The shoes will be the interface between you as a rider and the board, applying the pressure to activate the front pad sensor making the board move.

Getting good activation of the sensor is a key part of riding the Onewheel and having a good time on the board. For this, it’s recommended to use a shoe with a flat sole. A flat sole will apply even pressure across the whole front foot pad, giving good activation. Any shoe with a raised heel or a gap between the heel and toes are going to make for uneven pressure distribution and risking that the board thinks your foot is off the sensor.

It’s not only the activation that’s important, it’s the feel of the board. The type of shoe you wear plays a huge part in getting that connection that will make you one with your board. When it comes to feeling the board the skateboard industry has been working on perfecting this for decades.

Key features of a good shoe

The key features in skate shoes are that the sole is wide, especially around the heel & toes. The wide sole helps in stabilizing your foot and getting you what riders call it, being locked in.

If you want to get more basic shoes to look for a wide sole and make sure it doesn’t taper out around the heel. This is a common problem in more casual shoes. The toe area is less important because your toes give you extra leverage when turning that the heel simply can’t.

When looking for shoes it’s a good idea to start in the skateboard section, these kinds of shoes are the best way to go and are often built with high quality and durable material. Riding an Onehweel will give less stress than a skateboard especially if you are riding with a fender.

High, Mid or Low Top For Onewheel?

When it comes to the shoes the second thing you need to think about is if you want to have a high, mid or low top. This is basically how high the shoes are going up over your ankles.

If you’re looking for the best ankle protection and support go for high profile, for good protection and some flexibility go mid and go low for a wide spectrum of movement. High tops are great for a beginner, they will give added ankle support, help to limit the dreaded wheel wobble and give you extra leverage for a quicker response from your board.

Another benefit of using a high top is the added protection if you are running without a fender. You are standing over a rolling go-cart wheel of rubber. If you fall or slip and hit the wheel leaving you with a painful wheel burn.

I ride with low tops to free up my ankle movements for more technical riding. Bear in mind, I always ride with a fender on top of my wheel. An added benefits are that they are easy to put on which will give you more time for riding.

In the end high, mid or low top will be a personal choice when you are riding your Onewheel. The Mid tops are a middle ground between the two options.

Recommended Shoes For Onewheel

There are two manufacturers of shoes that come up when asking the community and pro riders. They are both coming from the skateboard scene Vans and Nike.

Vans

Vans are what many consider the skateboard brand and almost any shoe from them will give you a good riding experience. The shoe that is highly regarded by riders in the community is the Vans AVE Pros. Words like “they are amazing!!” and “Honestly didn’t think shoes could make that much of a difference but it really is night and day.” are often coming from riders wearing these shoes.

• The shoes have best in class dampening and stability helping you to ride longer rides without foot fatigue.
• The sole has a great grip making you one with the Onewheel and helping you to be locked in.

”I have SO much more control of my board it gave me so much confidence”

It’s a great looking shoe, well built and is available in a huge variety of styles so you can complete your look. That goes for almost all Vans models out there, you can get them in high, mid and low depending on what you like.

Nike – SB

Nike got a skateboarding line with their Nike SB brand. Many riders like them and they are available in high, mid and low depending on what you like. They are manufactured with high-quality materials giving good durability and a board feel.

Nike is the contender and has many pro riders on their team. The main improvement is the Zoom Air technology. This provides superior dampening and responsiveness, reducing the impact on your ankles and feet and will help with longer rides, especially in offroad or more bouncy terrain.

NIKE SB Check Solarsoft Canvas

The Nike SB Check Solarsoft Canvas is a breathable, flexible skate staple with a supportive sockliner that helps keep your feet feeling fresh during long rides.

You can usually get some great deals on Skateboard shoes if you look around. Check your local chain sports store or Amazon and you can often find heavily discounted prices. Like most things, shoes are personal preference, both from design and fit. I recommend checking your local shop to test what you like.

If you want to check out my other recommended gear read my 1-year review of the Lazyrooling Armored Hoodie and my complete list of protective gear.

Best Shoes For Onewheel

Using a shoe with a flat sole is the best way to allow your foot to apply even pressure across the front foot pad. Any shoe with a raised heel or a gap between heel and ball is going to make for uneven pressure distribution.

Are Skate Shoes The Best Shoe For Onewheel?

The skateboard industry has been working on perfecting the best skate shoe for decades. You definitely don’t see skateboarders wearing timberlands! The rider to board connection is maximized by skate shoes. While saying Skate Shoes Are The Best Shoe For Onewheel is a bold claim, you definitely have the biggest selection if you do go this route.

High Tops VS Low Top For Onewheel?

High tops are great for a beginner, they will give added ankle support and help to limit the dreaded wheel wobble. Second, a high top shoe will give you a little bit of ankle protection for when your board inevitably b-lines for your fibula. Oh, and don’t forget that painful wheel burn! Also, high tops will give you extra leverage for a quicker response from your board.

Low tops will free up your articulation for technical riding. Also, they’re easy to put on which will give you more time for riding. Ultimately it will be a personal choice whether you choose high tops or low tops when riding your Onewheel.

Recommended Shoes For Onewheel

Vans Sk8-hi – The Best Shoe For Onewheel?

I am a huge fan of Vans shoes. I have the Mid Slip MTE for around town in the winter (works well for cold weather Onewheeling). And the Standard boots for the really cold days.  The Sk8-hi is a great looking shoe, well built and is available in a huge variety of styles. Well used throughout the onewheel community, the Vans Sk8-hi is a classic and could quite well be the best shoe for Onewheel.

Converse – Chuck Taylor All Star The Best Shoe For Onewheel?

Another classic shoe, the Converse Chuck Taylor All Star is a shoe you might already own. They are a little stiff when new but they quickly break in. As a beginner, these shoes will give you some more stability and help you to become more comfortable on your Onewheel.

Nike – SB

Next up, Nike has a whole myriad of shoes in their SB (Skateboarding) line that has been proven to be great Onewheel shoes. Some models are available in high, mid and low, as well as the iconic Air Max. The Nike SB Zoom Dunk High Pro will likely be my next Onewheeling shoe.

Motorcycle Shoes For Onewheel

Step away from skate shoes for a minute and you will find motorcycle shoes offer some extreme protection for your feet while riding your Onewheel. With features like waterproof liners, heal and toe reinforcements and wear resistant soles, Motorcycle shoes like the TCX Street Ace WP Shoes are great for Onewheel.

Best Value For Money

You don’t have to look far for great deals on Skateboard shoes. Check your local chain sports store or Amazon and you can often find heavily discounted prices in some of the models discussed.

Finally – The Best Shoe For Onewheel Is…..

The Marty McFly Air Mags!!!! With power laces and magnetic anti-gravity, the Nike Mag shoe will have you floating in style. 

All jokes aside.  Like most things, personal preference is going to play a huge part in selecting a shoe that is best for you and your Onewheel.