Skate classics half cab
The shiny texture in the midsole is to reduce dirt. These are obviously black like the other skate classics models to release. But it’s the same as used on Rowan’s but there was feedback to those attracting too much dirt. So the shiny texture reduces that
Note the foxing reduced a few mm to match closer to the normal classics
Loved half cabs once... absolute best pair of I ever had were the Classics VANS HALF CAB 33 DX 'ANAHEIM FACTORY' - extra high and shiny foxing, heavier suede than normal, OG toe cap shape and a flat ultracush sheet (I put an insole on top in these as there’s room in the cut for me otherwise) Honestly even after nearly holing the kickflip toe rubber they had a bit of structure still.
The Croc ‘92 pros I got after this were beyond disappointing, like rubber slipper socks, little round balls on your heel (to tweak you anytime) and pretty much no “mid” support at all - swore off Vans/Vulcs for good after this except for pissing around in for 5 mins tops feeling all styley.
Sounds like they’re trying... but too much of a crapshoot for me now. Old man whining.
I daren’t try the AVEs or Crockett hi’s as no doubt with short runs/small feet syndrome I’ll never be able to replace a pair I found just right....