[header] How to learn to skateboard in a month [title] Get all of the necessities to start. [step] Get all of the gear you need as a beginner, such as a helmet, knee and elbow pads, wrist guards, and of course, your skateboard! You can also get skate shoes, which are special shoes designed to last longer and grip better on a skateboard. They are much better than the average sneakers. 
You can buy them at places like journeys, or you can buy them at special skate shops with tons of skating gear. Good brands include vans, dc shoes, and adidas.