Name: The Hoban Skate Shoes
Brand: Emerica
Price: 50.95 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.7 (3 reviews)

Overview

Emerica The Hoban Skate Shoes are a premium skate shoe designed in collaboration with professional skater Braden Hoban. These shoes feature a timeless silhouette with a clean and classic look, combined with exceptional durability and performance features. The triple-stitched toe cap and quarter panel provide added protection, while the rolled toe cap edge ensures long-lasting flick protection. The Emerica EM-PACT shock-absorbing insole offers enhanced impact protection, and the double-wrapped vulcanized construction provides durability and support. The tongue straps and heel anchor system create a locked-in fit, ensuring comfort and control. The custom welded G detail on the medial side adds a signature touch, making these shoes a standout choice for skaters seeking style and performance.

Pro Model

Braden Hoban

Sole

Vulcanized

Details

400 NBS Rubber Outsole
Braden Hoban's First Signature Shoe
Custom Welded "G" Detail on the Medial Side
Rolled Toe Cap Edge For Long-Lasting Flick Protection
Tongue Straps and Heel Anchor System For a Locked-In Fit
Triple Stitched Toe Cap and Quarter Panel For Increased Durability
Double Wrapped Vulcanized Construction For Durability and Support
Emerica Em-Pact Shock Absorbing Insole For Enhanced Impact Protection

Features

Sole

Vulcanized - Vulc shoes are light, flexible and break in quickly. These don't provide as much foot protection as cupsoles, but they are preferred if youre looking for good board feel in a shoe with less weight and bulk.

Reviews

4.7

Overall Rating

Reviewed by 3 customers

Amazing

by Michael Leonard

Posted on 10/31/2025

Emerica The Hoban Skate Shoes

Love the Hobans, maybe I will do better kickflip back crooks now that I have his shoes. Jk not likely but the shoes are sick looking and they are super comfortable to skate in and just walk in with the foam insoles. Would definitely buy again. Love Emerica.

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Excellent shoe

by Ray in COLORADO SPRINGS, CO (Verified Buyer)

Posted on 10/21/2024

Emerica The Hoban Skate Shoes - black/white/gold

Shoe is very comfortable, I would suggest downsizing a half size. Typically wear 9.5, ordered a 9 and they fit perfectly.

2 people have found this review helpful

Little bulky for a vulc and slightly above tts

by Erick in Colton, CA (Verified Buyer)

Posted on 10/18/2024

Emerica The Hoban Skate Shoes - black/white/gold

For a vulc shoe, this one actually has quite a lot of meat to it. I also feel like it fits slightly long, but its more prominent on my right foot. This isnt an issue on my other shoes, so I think maybe some qc issue. It has decent boardfeel but its nothing special. I think vans skate line has considerably more boardfeel. However, despite the slight dip in boardfeel, it doesnt translate to more protection. If you stomp a primo you are definitely feeling it. But otherwise a pretty comfortable shoe, even for chilling. Not sure exactly why but theyve been pretty good with not ripping the laces closes to my ankle (which doesnt have the lace protection feature), which I rip incredibly often in other shoes. You sit more on top of the sole in this shoe, as opposed to having it wrap around your foot more like you have in a vans. The tread wears away somewhat quickly, but its also insanely grippy. So much more grippy than a vans or blazer. Only shoe Ive felt with similar grip is the nb480. So if you want to be glued to the board, even with old grip, these will definitely do that. I usually try to get the grippiest stuff possible, but actually for once I personally found it a bit too much. If you like shoes like half cabs or the Rowan 1, these would probably work for you. If you like stuff like old skools, blazers, last resorts, something like the Dicksons would probably be a better fit

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