I honestly could never figure out why skate shoes became below the ankle, low tops, almost exclusively. Maybe it's because I always wore ankle supporting foot ware. I'm always in Chucks, combat boots, Airwalk highs, or work boots, has been that way since the early 80s. I just never felt comfortable in low tops.
I hear that, Chris. I liked when mid-tops were the "in" thing (what, last year?), it was easy to find higher shoes. I don't like skating in lows, but have been lately. I'm wanting to get some Half-Cabs again.