new Vans models

[Sammich]

Village Psychic just did an interview with Claude Leco who designed the Zahba. Gives some cool insight to what goes into designing a shoe. Pretty good read, check it out:
http://www.villagepsychic.net/blog/claude-leco-zahba

I’m excited to see these other new models. Saw Rowan skating what looked like a cupsole that people were asking about on IG.

I Picked up a pair of the Zahbas After TastyBurrito said it fits like the AVE which I’ve been primarily skating, but god damn that shoe is not warm enough in Midwestern early spring and late fall sessions. Digging the Zahbas.

[franc]

Big fan of the Skate Sk8 Lows, had 3 pairs and thought I’d get a pair of Grosso Skate SK8 Mids (the black and white ones with that emo leather) as I had SK8 Mid Pros before and loved them too. Walked in said Grosso Skate SK8 Mids for 3 days and they still feel pretty stiff and not as comfy as they should be. Have any of you had these? How did they break in? Thanks.

[MonsPubis]

just picked up my second pair of Zabha's. I Love this shoe. Cant wait for the new Rowans since its basically the same sole, just beefed up a bit.

[LebowskisRug]

Big fan of the Skate Sk8 Lows, had 3 pairs and thought I’d get a pair of Grosso Skate SK8 Mids (the black and white ones with that emo leather) as I had SK8 Mid Pros before and loved them too. Walked in said Grosso Skate SK8 Mids for 3 days and they still feel pretty stiff and not as comfy as they should be. Have any of you had these? How did they break in? Thanks.

Swap the insole. Those come with Ultracush, which is stiffer in the rear.

[franc]

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Big fan of the Skate Sk8 Lows, had 3 pairs and thought I’d get a pair of Grosso Skate SK8 Mids (the black and white ones with that emo leather) as I had SK8 Mid Pros before and loved them too. Walked in said Grosso Skate SK8 Mids for 3 days and they still feel pretty stiff and not as comfy as they should be. Have any of you had these? How did they break in? Thanks.

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Swap the insole. Those come with Ultracush, which is stiffer in the rear.

Thanks. I did that straight away as I have to wear orthotic insoles.
It’s the padding around the ankle and the heel that bothers me, it feels really stiff.

[Captain No Cab]

Did anyone manage to snag a screenshot of the new AVE Pro Ave teased on his insta story the other day? Looked very similar to the latest AVE's but with extended suede where the mesh was and raised suede eyelet strips.

[turdtastic]

These look interesting.
Anybody know what they are??

[BoxStuffer]

These look interesting.
Anybody know what they are??

edit:
I lied.
Not the new Rowan. 

I don't know what it is.

I think this is the new Rowan.

[TheCrimsonShroud]

I have to try some Aves. All the vans I’ve skated are Vulc and hurt my feet. I’m STILL breaking in a two year old pair of Authentics. No padding anywhere, just thick canvas and a rubber toe cap that’s about as comfortable as a steel toe. It’s like wearing boxes on my feet. Boxes that hate me.

[TastyBurrito]

These look interesting.
Anybody know what they are??

These are midtop versions of the Zahbas

[Atiba Applebum]

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These look interesting.
Anybody know what they are??

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These are midtop versions of the Zahbas

Yeah, they’ll be around in the fall/holiday

[brownjenkin]

I have to try some Aves. All the vans I’ve skated are Vulc and hurt my feet. I’m STILL breaking in a two year old pair of Authentics. No padding anywhere, just thick canvas and a rubber toe cap that’s about as comfortable as a steel toe. It’s like wearing boxes on my feet. Boxes that hate me.

I think I'm in the minority, but I did not enjoy skating the Aves. I don't have particularly wide feet but for some reason the toe box felt restricting and super stiff. I got the original white ones and I like the look of them so I kept them a chillers, but I still don't find them terribly comfortable.

As Manysnakes above said, perhaps it is a foot strength thing as well. I have weak arches and sketchy ankles so maybe my feet just couldn't hang. I didn't feel secure in them while popping and every trick felt like a hail mary. My arches would get sore during the session as well.

I feel more comfortable in a thinner vulc shoe.

[TheCrimsonShroud]

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I have to try some Aves. All the vans I’ve skated are Vulc and hurt my feet. I’m STILL breaking in a two year old pair of Authentics. No padding anywhere, just thick canvas and a rubber toe cap that’s about as comfortable as a steel toe. It’s like wearing boxes on my feet. Boxes that hate me.

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I think I'm in the minority, but I did not enjoy skating the Aves. I don't have particularly wide feet but for some reason the toe box felt restricting and super stiff. I got the original white ones and I like the look of them so I kept them a chillers, but I still don't find them terribly comfortable.

As Manysnakes above said, perhaps it is a foot strength thing as well. I have weak arches and sketchy ankles so maybe my feet just couldn't hang. I didn't feel secure in them while popping and every trick felt like a hail mary. My arches would get sore during the session as well.

I feel more comfortable in a thinner vulc shoe.

I have wide-ish feet and perfect arches. The authentics pinch my pinky toes really bad. Still not as bad as a lot of those Nikes made for people with banana feet

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These look interesting.
Anybody know what they are??

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These are midtop versions of the Zahbas

Thanks yallz

[Richard Skidder]

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I have to try some Aves. All the vans I’ve skated are Vulc and hurt my feet. I’m STILL breaking in a two year old pair of Authentics. No padding anywhere, just thick canvas and a rubber toe cap that’s about as comfortable as a steel toe. It’s like wearing boxes on my feet. Boxes that hate me.

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I think I'm in the minority, but I did not enjoy skating the Aves. I don't have particularly wide feet but for some reason the toe box felt restricting and super stiff. I got the original white ones and I like the look of them so I kept them a chillers, but I still don't find them terribly comfortable.

As Manysnakes above said, perhaps it is a foot strength thing as well. I have weak arches and sketchy ankles so maybe my feet just couldn't hang. I didn't feel secure in them while popping and every trick felt like a hail mary. My arches would get sore during the session as well.

I feel more comfortable in a thinner vulc shoe.

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I have wide-ish feet and perfect arches. The authentics pinch my pinky toes really bad. Still not as bad as a lot of those Nikes made for people with banana feet

“Banana feet” had me dead! At least now I know why Nike fits me so well.

[LebowskisRug]

The Zahbas were clearly Reynolds influenced or maybe his shoe that they repurposed especially those mids

[Tiltmode Army Reservist]

The Zahbas were clearly Reynolds influenced or maybe his shoe that they repurposed especially those mids

I like this idea because I still can't believe Reynolds didn't get a signature shoe in his 3.5 years with Vans (that went a lot quicker than I realize).

Also those Zahba Mids look great. If they have a black/gum colorway lined up for that initial release, I'll have money for it.

[modern life is war]

How much more durable in the sole is the vans skate line than the regular line?

[Xen]

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These look interesting.
Anybody know what they are??

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edit:
I lied.
Not the new Rowan. 

I don't know what it is.

I think this is the new Rowan.

I'd fuck with a rowan wanna-be-dunk (if waffle/cup)

[TastyBurrito]

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These look interesting.
Anybody know what they are??

[close]

edit:
I lied.
Not the new Rowan. 

I don't know what it is.

I think this is the new Rowan.

[close]

I'd fuck with a rowan wanna-be-dunk (if waffle/cup)

This sole most def looks like a cupsole. I’m gonna try it. I legit liked his wanna-be-Half Cab model.

[roba]

How much more durable in the sole is the vans skate line than the regular line?

the sole is good and easily outlasts the upper, i'd say it lasts twice as long compared to the regular models, so about 6-8 weeks in my experience

[manysnakes]

How much more durable in the sole is the vans skate line than the regular line?

Night and day difference. I wore though some regular Half Cabs in a session or two.

[LebowskisRug]

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How much more durable in the sole is the vans skate line than the regular line?

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the sole is good and easily outlasts the upper, i'd say it lasts twice as long compared to the regular models, so about 6-8 weeks in my experience

Definitely better than the regulars which are not durable shoes in any way, but a pair of skate line last me a month tops before something gives way. Usually the flick area starts to separate the upper from sole

[klobynrenn]

Zahba mid up on skate deluxe -

https://www.skatedeluxe.com/en/vans-zahba-mid-shoes-grey-multi_p163200

[BoxStuffer]

Zahba mid up on skate deluxe -

https://www.skatedeluxe.com/en/vans-zahba-mid-shoes-grey-multi_p163200

[Murge]

Didn’t the Zahba have a one piece toe cap? 

I wanted like this more than I actually do.

[MikeX]

Didn’t the Zahba have a one piece toe cap? 

I wanted like this more than I actually do.

This looks like a whole new shoe compared to the low top version

[dumptruck12]

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These look interesting.
Anybody know what they are??

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edit:
I lied.
Not the new Rowan. 

I don't know what it is.

I think this is the new Rowan.

[close]

I'd fuck with a rowan wanna-be-dunk (if waffle/cup)

I don’t get why every cupsole shoe is compared to a dunk? Like these look nothing like a dunk? These look like some old hassan or cardiels from the early 00’s

[DERBY]

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These look interesting.
Anybody know what they are??

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edit:
I lied.
Not the new Rowan. 

I don't know what it is.

I think this is the new Rowan.

[close]

I'd fuck with a rowan wanna-be-dunk (if waffle/cup)

[close]

I don’t get why every cupsole shoe is compared to a dunk? Like these look nothing like a dunk? These look like some old hassan or cardiels from the early 00’s

the DUNK KILLER

[Crap]

It looks a little better in this colourway. I might be able to talk myself into the Zahba mid whenever we get a mostly white or black colourway. It's not a cupsole Half Cab, but I feel like it's the closest thing they're going to give us.


Skatedeluxe also has some colourways I hadn't seen of the regular Zahba. The ones with the gum soles are both pretty inoffensive.