you want to break your ghetto shoes in, whether it be PVC or ABS. once you drive on the asphalt a few times the tires get worn and you actually have better drifts as the tire itself wears down.

either way i drift tape, i dont really care what other people say. i like sliding tape because it gives speed and control. Its not like driving on ice but not really like rubber. Electrical tape and some clear plastic tape work real well. yeah it wears out but i can get like 5-8 runs before i really have to re wrap.