Our verdict
With its low profile with suede and textile upper, the DC Tonik delivers style, comfort, and durability which impressed all kinds of purchasers. Despite its lack of padding, many wearers are pleased with its lightweight with excellent board feel and grip due to its vulcanized sole with Pill Pattern tread.
Pros
- Affordable price
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- Lacks arch support
- Stylish aesthetics
- Fashionable look
- Multiple colorways
- Who should buy the DC Tonik
- Lightweight
- Outstanding grip
Cons
- Lacks padding
- Same brand only
- Same brand only
Who should buy the DC Tonik?
Who should buy the DC Tonik:
- Great for skateboarding
- You want a shoe with an excellent board feel for skateboarding
Style of the DC Tonik
A low profile skate shoe fit for skaters and non-skaters alike comes in the form of the DC Tonik. As a sneaker with proven performance - able to withstand the wear and tear of the sport while embracing a stylish façade, it boasts a combination of suede and textile on the upper with a one-piece toe vamp for a durable yet clean and slimmed down skate style. Wear it with jeans, shorts, or even chinos, and you're good to go.
Notable Features
DC has always released skate shoes that function with style. Although there is a wide array of stylish skate shoes that the brand has been producing for over a decade, there is a sense of individuality that makes each shoe model stand out from the others.
With its suede-canvas upper and vulcanized sole, the DC Tonik may look like any other skate shoes out there. However, it is in the little details that make it distinctive. The minimally padded collar boasts a canvas piping, giving the shoe added durability and comfort, while its heel counter, higher than most low-top skate shoes, is able to provide extra protection to the heel. Visible on the high wear areas of the upper is triple stitching reinforcement.
Why trust us
DC Shoes is an American company that produces footwear, apparel, and accessories for casual use and extreme sports such as skateboarding and snowboarding. It was established by Damon Way and Ken Block in 1994. On March 8, 2004, Quicksilver bought the brand for roughly $87 million.
For more than two decades now, DC Shoes has been crafting skate shoes fitting the style of both skaters and non-skaters. These shoes have great performance, being built with materials and technologies that are suited for skateboarding.
One of the favorites is the DC Tonik skate shoe. It has a low-top construction, a one-piece suede toe cap with hints of canvas on the rest of the upper, and a vulcanized rubber outsole equipped with pill-patterned treads. It further received a mid-top version, called the DC Tonik Mid, and several iterations with the likes of Tonik SE, Tonik XE, Tonik TX SE, Tonik S, and Tonik KB.
