SWITCH SKATE & SNOW BLOG

When we at Switch Skate & Snow in Ajax, Ontario tested dozens of wheels for rougher streets, cracks, curbs, and city terrain, three brands consistently rose above the rest for best skateboard wheels on the street: Spitfire, OJ, and Bones.

 

Choosing your first skateboard can feel like picking a needle in a haystack, but it doesn’t have to. At Switch Skate & Snow, we see tons of beginners asking one core question: What size skateboard should I get? In this guide, we’ll walk you step by step through everything that matters: height, shoe size, skating style, trucks, wheels, and more, so you end up with a setup that feels right under your feet.

For 2025, we’ve narrowed it down to the top five best skateboard shoes that blend board feel, durability, comfort, and style. All of these brands are trusted names we proudly carry: éS, Etnies, New Balance, Nike SB, and Vans.

If you're searching for a skateboard shop near me in Ajax, Pickering, Whitby, Oshawa, or anywhere in Durham Region, you're in the right place. We want to share with you why at Switch Skate & Snow we are your go‑to local shop for skateboarding and snowboarding gear. 

The New Balance Numeric 480 is a skate shoe that blends retro basketball style with modern durability. At Switch Skate & Snow, we stock Canada’s top 480 colourways including Black Cement, Burgundy, Navy, Green, and White. Shop online at switchnow.ca or visit our Ajax store for the latest NB Numeric shoes.

Searching for a skateboard shop in Toronto? Switch Skate & Snow has been serving the GTA since 2005 with the best decks, trucks, wheels, and skate shoes. Based in Ajax, we’re just east of Toronto and easy to get to. Shop in-store or online at switchnow.ca with fast Canada-wide delivery.

If you’ve ever asked yourself, “how often should I wax my snowboard?”, you’re not alone, and you’re in the right place. Waxing is one of those maintenance tasks that feels...

When a rider asks, “What size snowboard should I ride?”, I always smile, because the answer isn’t just one number, it’s a range, guided by your height, weight, boot size, riding style, and the specific board brand. At Switch, we help many riders dial in their perfect fit, and I want to share that know‑how with you.

At Switch Skate & Snow, we have been serving riders across the Durham Region and Greater Toronto Area, we’ve tested and stocked many top snowboard brands. We cover why snowboard brands like CAPiTA, NIDECKER, Bataleon, PUBLIC, RIDE and Salomon are considered top tier. 

Snowboard boots are a crucial piece of equipment for any rider, whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out. The right pair can significantly enhance your experience on the slopes. At Switch Skate and Snow, we understand the importance of quality snowboarding gear, and we aim to offer you the best selection of snowboard boots available in Canada.

We know Union Force Bindings are getting popular and you want something reliable, comfortable, and built for real Canadian conditions that are cold, icy, powder, groomed runs, everything. We’ve done a...

With Union bindings, you get a fusion of precision engineering, comfort, and style that can elevate your ride, whether you’re carving groomers in Durham Region or catching air in Whistler. This Union Bindings Guide and Union Bindings Size Guide is our attempt to give you everything you need to pick and adjust Union bindings properly, so your board feels like an extension of yourself.