Leo Romero’s Laced, scaled down – pro-level feel and durability in youth sizes

The Romero Laced Youth brings all the essential features of Leo Romero’s signature skate shoe to the next generation of young skaters. Emerica has ensured that the youth version doesn’t cut any corners – it’s built with the same attention to detail and quality as the adult Romero Laced, just made in smaller sizes for growing feet. This means young skaters can enjoy the same great flick, durability, and boardfeel that their favorite pros experience, all while getting a design that suits their needs perfectly.

Key Features & Construction

The Romero Laced Youth keeps the classic one-piece toe design, which gives a clean flick and helps the shoe last longer by minimizing weak points. The low-profile cupsole construction ensures that kids get the perfect balance between boardfeel and a bit of added support, making it a great choice for skaters who want to improve their skills while maintaining that close-to-the-board feel. The shoe’s upper is made from real suede in high-wear areas, ensuring durability even as young skaters drag their toes while learning tricks.

Just like the adult version, the elastic tongue straps are included in the youth model, offering that snug, secure fit that ensures the tongue stays in place, whether they’re skating or just running around the park. These straps also give a bit of a slip-on feel, making it easier for young skaters to get in and out of their shoes quickly while still keeping them locked in during skate sessions.

Comfort & Performance

The Romero Laced Youth is designed with comfort in mind. It features a scaled-down EVA insole, providing the cushioned support that young feet need for a long day of skating. While other youth skate shoes may simply be shrunken versions of adult shoes, Emerica made sure that the Laced Youth doesn’t skimp on tech. Kids get a real skate shoe designed to perform, with the comfort and durability they need for growing feet.

The shoe also includes the Triangle Tread outsole pattern, which gives kids the same traction that Emerica’s pro models are known for. Whether they’re skating at the park or just playing around, they’ll have the grip they need to stay steady on their board.

Durability

Emerica hasn’t overlooked durability in the Romero Laced Youth. The shoe’s real suede in high-wear areas is built to withstand the rough treatment young skaters put their shoes through. The reinforced toe and the overall construction are designed to hold up through the most demanding sessions, ensuring that the shoe won’t wear out after just a few trips to the park. The Triangle Tread ensures consistent grip, and the high-density rubber in key areas further extends the shoe’s lifespan, even during heavy use.