only some skate shoes are bulky and heavy (DC's) a lot of skateshoes now are quite light and un-bulky (???) - look at BMX shoes instead of skateshoes, because most skateshoes have a stiff sole. Etnies, Vans, Little Devil and Emerica do good shoes for riding in.
I am currently wearing some £16 skate style shoes i got from target in america and they are awesome.
oh and YIK shoes are grippy, but shite