While selecting the DVS shoes to include in this list, careful consideration fell to the kind of comfort each selection provides. If your shoes aren’t comfortable, it will affect every aspect of how well you carry out your athletic activities and can negatively impact your entire experience while practicing and performing. DVS is a brand that understands the vital importance of ensuring that a pair of shoes gives the wearer total comfort for every part of their foot and designs their products with this in mind. The following aspect weighed heavy in the comfort classifications on this page:

Padding
The padding of a shoe designed for athletic use should provide a stable and comforting level of padding to prevent foot pain and protect from ground level hazards. At the same time, cushioning that’s too thick can cause unwanted problems like a limited range of motion and can weigh your feet down which impairs performance and reaction time. DVS performance footwear is designed using padding that’s an appropriate weight and thickness to enhance your performance and increase reaction times.

Insole
The insole is where your foot rests and needs to provide enough support and cushion to prevent foot fatigue and pain in the legs and arch of the foot. While a shoe needs a buffer, it also needs to be lightweight, so it doesn’t impede your overall performance. DVS shoes are constructed using EVA as a midsole material, which is an ideal choice for performance and skateboard inspired shoes. EVA is a flexible manmade foam that provides a comfortable cushion while maintaining a relatively thin composition.

The insole is a vital part of the construction of a shoe and was taken into consideration when selecting the footwear for inclusion on this page. The footbed is responsible for keeping your feet comfortable and can also play a part in moisture and odor control, which is why it’s essential that your new pair of shoes have a properly constructed insole. If your shoes do not have this, then you can purchase an insole separately and fit it inside of your shoes for additional comfort.

Odors happen, especially when you’re wearing a shoe while sweating, a buildup of sweat leads to the growth of mold and mildews, which are one of the leading causes of shoe and foot odors. A major contributing factor to sweaty feet is a shoe that offers limited breathability causing your feet to overheat, which is why the material of a shoe is a vital element.

Some of the most breathable materials for a shoe are mesh, rubber, and leather, which all allow for airflow to reach and circulate the foot. Another great feature to prevent odors and moisture are ventilation holes built-in to the shoes upper.

There are also separate powders and sprays which can be purchased for an extra level of moisture and odor control. These products act like a sponge to absorb excess moisture from the shoe and foot, while also deodorizing the inside of the shoe to prevent a build-up of odor-causing bacteria.

Performance is a predominant part of an athletic style shoe that’s impacted by lots of different factors. Everything from the overall weight of a shoe to the kind of outsole it has can massively affect the way the shoe handles and how well you can accomplish what you’ve set out to do. The following are noteworthy performance aspects:

Weight
If your kicks are too heavy, they are going to slow you down and affect how well you move negatively. Lightweight footwear is ideal for any athletic activity, whether it’s running, walking, skateboarding, or surfing, any physical activity is going to require the right pair of shoes to get the job done right. DVS shoes are designed for the lightest overall weight and include design features like mesh or textile-upper units and EVA midsole material which make for a featherweight feel.

Tread/Grip
The traction of a shoe is significant for safety as well as for your assurance while performing.

Tread shape is another important aspect of what may be the difference between staying on your board and slipping off, per se. This is why DVS has varying differences in its traction patterns; including the spiraled outsole for improved grip. The more sought-after pattern in their shoes, however, is the herringbone. Shaped like a ‘W,’ the pattern works well at providing the perfect mix between slip and grip. You might not notice this if only riding your skateboard in a plain-Jane style without tricks. But soon as you enter into your first ollie or kickflip, you will immediately notice the advantage to this traction pattern. You will find that your foot releases in a more natural feel but still re-grabs the board when you need it the most.

At the end of the day, this gives you more stability and safety during your ride. With the spiraled pattern, you gain more grip. This, in turn, allows you to enter into your tricks with a bit more grab, per se. This is ideal for launching into the air from a halfpipe or landing on rails. When it is all said and done, you might want to try out both of these technologies to see what works best for you as a rider. After all, everyone has a little different style and may need varying traction, as a result.

Flexibility is a major factor, especially while utilizing tricks while on your board. If you know what it means to ollie or to perform a 360 hardflip, then you are already aware of how important flexibility truly is. Attempting to perform these same tricks in a pair of wooden clogs could cause serious injury, as it were. And although this is somewhat extreme as a comparison, the need for flexibility is paramount in providing you safety and, also, giving you the proper care for your feet and ankles.

DVS is great at giving you the correct amount of flexibility while, also, maintaining a certain degree of rigidity. By doing this, the company can offer the wearer a complete package for the skateboarding experience.

These performance-related aspects were some of the things taken into consideration during the selection process and are vital components for any skate shoe or athletic footwear. Without these design features your speed, agility, and range of motion can be negatively impacted which can mean the difference between winning a losing.

DVS designs encompass an impressive list of technologies designed for incredible performance enhancement. Many of the unique features offered by DVS are patented while others are industry leading and are preferred among athletes and boarders from around the world. These technologies are:

Vaporcell Elite Insole
DVS performance sneakers have a patented insole structure, the Vaporcell Elite Insole, which is comprised of two unique technologies that work in conjunction to aid in the overall performance. These two features are:

A molded cup sock liner that’s crafted using a patented PU material to provide an unparalleled return of energy and a responsive cushioning that delivers the perfect amount of padding and support exactly where you need it. It’s designed to cradle the foot offering additional comfort and support.

SBR Tongue
An innovative stretchy-rubber cushion placed in between foam and mesh allows for unmatched impact resistance and is only half as thick as traditional tongue cushioning which provides a more modernized look while maximizing performance. The SBR tongue has a larger perf design which provides additional airflow and enhances breathability to the foot.

Flex Sole
The DVS specially designed Floex Sole is a TPR plate that boasts a notched design and allows for full range of motion. It’s an incredibly flexible yet durable style of an outsole that provides superior grip and traction on any terrain, even wet and slippery surfaces.

Molded Stabilizers:
Stability is a must-have while riding and the DVS shoes’ molded stabilizer technologies keep you walking steady thanks to a molded TPU heel counter which adds protection and grounding, along with a lace-under option on the shoe eyebrow which keeps your laces where they should be, firmly in place. A molded TPU eyebrow provides improved lockdown wear while also eliminating tears.

These four technologies are some of the best performance enhancing advancements in the footwear world, especially skateboard specific styles of shoes. During the selection process for the shoes on this list, these aspects were a large part of the reasons for selecting the models that were chosen.