Vans 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 and, unlike other shoe manufacturers, he used pure crepe rubber with no filler. That decision ended up defining Vans' legacy when the world's first skateboarders discovered how Vans' now legendary Original Waffle outsole gum rubber compound provided superior board control and let them feel their board while staying firmly connected to it.

DURACAP™ Reinforcement – The added DURACAP reinforcement rubber underlays in high-wear areas are engineered to withstand the utmost abuse of the Vans Pro Skate team, and by providing unrivaled durability, save everyday skaters time and money.

PopCush™ Footbed – Vans' PopCush insoles snap back and won't pack! This proprietary foam compound was meticulously tuned and tested for impact protection, superior cushioning, and custom energy return. This upgraded foam performs better than Vans' UltraCush™ compound for all types of skating so you can skate longer and go harder than ever before.

Wafflecup™ Construction – This revolutionary construction offers skaters the support of a cupsole with the board feel of a vulcanized shoe.

Padded Collar

Velcro Strap