Features Sole Vulcanized CupsoleDetails Original Waffle Outsole Wafflecup Construction Duracap UltraCush HDSole
Vulcanized - “Vulc” shoes are light, flexible and break in quickly. The sole consists of several layers of rubber, glued together then attached to the upper with rubber foxing tape. Vulcanized soles don’t provide as much foot protection or support as cupsoles, but they are preferred if you’re looking for good board feel in a shoe with less weight and bulk.
Cupsole - Cupsoles are durable, well-cushioned and provide the best impact protection against hard landings. The sole consists of a single rubber layer, reinforced with glue then stitched to the upper. Cupsoles generally last longer than vulcanized soles, but don''t provide as much flexibility and board feel right out of the box. Details
Original Waffle Outsole - Back in ''66 Paul van Doren made the first soles of his new shoes twice as thick so they would wear longer. That decision ended up defining the company when the world''s first skateboarders discovered how Vans'' Waffle Outsole let them feel their board while staying firmly connected to it.
Wafflecup Construction - Vans’ revolutionary Wafflecup construction offers today’s skateboarders the support of a cupsole without sacrificing any of the grip and board feel of a traditional vulcanized shoe. Now you can have your cake and eat it too. Leave it to Vans Pro Skate to innovate with skateboarding’s first-ever vulcanized cupsole.
At long last, skateboarding’s perennial problem solved: cupsole support or vulcanized boardfeel? Never be forced to choose again.
Duracap - Vans shoes with Duracap feature reinforced rubber underlays in the areas where your shoes wear out the fastest. Durcap was developed and tested to withstand the abuse of the Vans pro skateboarding team, and gives you added durability even if you skate daily.
UltraCush HD - Vans'' polyurethane-based UltraCush HD sockliner keeps the foot close to the board yet won''t pack out over time, providing the highest level of impact cushioning. Specs Primary Upper MaterialsblackoutSuede, Canvas navy/whiteSuede, Canvas purple dawnSuede