Carla Fowler discusses her skate shoe preferences and needs in 3 sentences: She prefers shoes that are very comfortable since skating puts pressure on the balls of the feet, have durable soles and grip well on the skateboard, and she likes mid-top shoes that provide ankle support to prevent injuries. Many of her shoes only last 2-4 months before wearing through due to the intense wear of skateboarding. Finding the right skate shoes is important for performance and preventing foot injuries.