Im just starting out and i was wondering if shoes are really needed? If yes which are the best?

just use an old pair of shoes you dont wear anymore

though they are not neccisary, they are one of the most useful things in wakeskating and you should definantly use them. <BR> <BR>Get a pair of DVS Triumphs on sale and you should be fine broseph

<a href="http://youtube.com/watch?v=SMF2Eb0Wa_I" target="_blank">http://youtube.com/watch?v=SMF2Eb0Wa_I</a> <BR>sorry know thats old but i had to><><>< anyways thats all i have to say

would it work if i drilled holes in shoes?

yeah that works fine

I picked up some Nike 6.0 Air Mogans at Dick's Sporting Goods on sale for $35. They look sick and work great as a wakeskate shoe.

why do you drill holes in them?

drill them holes to get the water out quicker- make ur shoes not slosh around and weigh 20 lbs. <b>OR</b> you can get yourself a pair of UGP Doyle/ Gauntlet wakeskate shoes that have holes pre-drilled in the bottom. They are also double-stitched throughout so they won't fall apart. Most skate shoes are glued together (glue+water don't mix) so they fall apart quick. These shoes will last and last and last. Doyle has been rockin his for over a year riding everyday- still looking &amp; performing like <i>brand new</i>! check em out at Performance (perfski.com) or 407.859.7544. they have every size 5-12 in stock <BR> <BR>(Message edited by tsurfshop on June 27, 2007)