new Vans models

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@Atiba Applebum just in case. This is a "new" shoe, Authentic Mid.
You might be talking about the Authentic Hi

[Atiba Applebum]

@Atiba Applebum just in case. This is a "new" shoe, Authentic Mid.
You might be talking about the Authentic Hi

I was talking chukka

[Pasta Monster]

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@Atiba Applebum just in case. This is a "new" shoe, Authentic Mid.
You might be talking about the Authentic Hi

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I was talking chukka

[Atiba Applebum]

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@Atiba Applebum just in case. This is a "new" shoe, Authentic Mid.
You might be talking about the Authentic Hi

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I was talking chukka

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There was also a brown one that was a Noah collab that was only released at Noah that I’m happy to have claimed

[Reese Bruno]

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@Atiba Applebum just in case. This is a "new" shoe, Authentic Mid.
You might be talking about the Authentic Hi

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I was talking chukka

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There was also a brown one that was a Noah collab that was only released at Noah that I’m happy to have claimed

And a pair of corduroy magenta collabs if I'm not mistaken

[WideFeet]

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Anyone aware of any other colorways coming out for these Skate Authentic Mids? Brown suede seems to be the initial color

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i see nothing on SS24 but there's a full black and a royal blue (canvas) coming for FW24

The colorways I know for sure are Black/Black, Forest Green, and Van Doren Navy. Van Doren Navy being that classic lighter blue color that they call Navy for some reason.

 Those are for May-December. Could be other colors too, between now and May.

[thehogsniper]

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@Atiba Applebum just in case. This is a "new" shoe, Authentic Mid.
You might be talking about the Authentic Hi

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I was talking chukka

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There was also a brown one that was a Noah collab that was only released at Noah that I’m happy to have claimed

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And a pair of corduroy magenta collabs if I'm not mistaken

I believe the magenta were europe exclusive.

[liahoop9595]

Anyone have info on these? Just samples?

[Giftedly Hater’d]

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Anyone aware of any other colorways coming out for these Skate Authentic Mids? Brown suede seems to be the initial color

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Jesus just make a regular chukka boot again already.

Even outside of my own strong desire to have canvas chukka boots readily available (outside of collabs and more boutique offerings), I just don’t understand with all of the 90s revival aesthetics that have been swirling around for the last several years, how it hasn’t come to fruition.  Maybe between nostalgia moving into the early 00’s and vans’ recent cuts, I feel like maybe the window is closing. Tragic. Those authentic mids just don’t do it for me. Probably because they’re so ugly.

[Crabby_Bastard]

I had a few pairs of Chukka boots in 1990-1991. I like the shoe but the side seem was a blow out spot. I like these Authentic mids a lot. Eras/Authentics hold up a little better than the chukka boots did.

I would buy 2 pairs of these right now if I could confirm that the Authentic mids have a full lining in the inside heel area and not the exposed heel cup stitching that the Authentic low, Era, and Old Skools have.

[WideFeet]

Just got some Black/White Old Skool’s.

I need better arch support than what the PopCush provides.

Does anyone with similar needs have suggestions on some insoles to buy?

[jdholmes]

Anyone know if any new Carroll/ MC96 colorways are dropping this year?

[ggrimmedd]

Anyone aware of any other colorways coming out for these Skate Authentic Mids? Brown suede seems to be the initial color

Vans should ditch chukka and make those in mid and hi's

[oyolar]

Just got some Black/White Old Skool’s.

I need better arch support than what the PopCush provides.

Does anyone with similar needs have suggestions on some insoles to buy?

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[FriendzelWashington]

I had a few pairs of Chukka boots in 1990-1991. I like the shoe but the side seem was a blow out spot. I like these Authentic mids a lot. Eras/Authentics hold up a little better than the chukka boots did.

I would buy 2 pairs of these right now if I could confirm that the Authentic mids have a full lining in the inside heel area and not the exposed heel cup stitching that the Authentic low, Era, and Old Skools have.

I can confirm there is no exposed stitching like those other models and it's a much smoother ride. It's still that somewhat rugged canvas they use back there but as long as you aren't going barefoot you should be good. I agree the pronounced stitching on the heel cup with the new "Skate" line is a nightmare.

[Xen]

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Just got some Black/White Old Skool’s.

I need better arch support than what the PopCush provides.

Does anyone with similar needs have suggestions on some insoles to buy?

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@WideFeet

The problem with just about everything listed in the above thread is that none of them are as thicc as the popcush insole; I've never found one with decent arch support that can replace and feel as well as fit how the popcush feels in whichever vans they come in. The closest I got was with some generic ass flat NB# insole form a vulc pair and then stacked the superfeet flex on top of it (and it was still too low).

Same issue with the old Suciu ADVs (I bet those insole were thicc enough to swap for popcush).

[Cranberry Relish]

I bought a pair of the Authentic Mids in brown shown above and they have given me the worst blisters on my heels. They’ve also managed to pinch my pinky toe on my right foot. I do like how they look, but the fit of these arent really working well with my feet. 

[Quique]

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Just got some Black/White Old Skool’s.

I need better arch support than what the PopCush provides.

Does anyone with similar needs have suggestions on some insoles to buy?

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@WideFeet

The problem with just about everything listed in the above thread is that none of them are as thicc as the popcush insole; I've never found one with decent arch support that can replace and feel as well as fit how the popcush feels in whichever vans they come in. The closest I got was with some generic ass flat NB# insole form a vulc pair and then stacked the superfeet flex on top of it (and it was still too low).

Same issue with the old Suciu ADVs (I bet those insole were thicc enough to swap for popcush).

Actually the Adidas adiprene insole that came in sucius and superstar adv works great as a popcush replacement. I swap them on some Kyle walker and half cab pros, I couldn't skate them otherwise. Adiprene is a little taller than popcush but not that much, and they have some arch support.

But if you really want arch support just don't buy Vans.

[WideFeet]

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Just got some Black/White Old Skool’s.

I need better arch support than what the PopCush provides.

Does anyone with similar needs have suggestions on some insoles to buy?

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@WideFeet

The problem with just about everything listed in the above thread is that none of them are as thicc as the popcush insole; I've never found one with decent arch support that can replace and feel as well as fit how the popcush feels in whichever vans they come in. The closest I got was with some generic ass flat NB# insole form a vulc pair and then stacked the superfeet flex on top of it (and it was still too low).

Same issue with the old Suciu ADVs (I bet those insole were thicc enough to swap for popcush).

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Actually the Adidas adiprene insole that came in sucius and superstar adv works great as a popcush replacement. I swap them on some Kyle walker and half cab pros, I couldn't skate them otherwise. Adiprene is a little taller than popcush but not that much, and they have some arch support.

But if you really want arch support just don't buy Vans.

 No skate shoes have adequate arch support. Not buying Vans wouldn’t help me, unfortunately.

Also, I have really wide feet (see user name) so thinner insole actually helps.

I appreciate all the input Pals!

[DarkPools]

It's a shame Adidas never put cloth over that rubber adiprene insole. Admittedly, the tech and function were top shelf, but they ruined it by having it be rubber and no sockliner material.  A nightmare just feelingthet rubber slide your socks around.

Fucking absolute idiots at Adidas to greenlight that insole without cloth on it. I've held that frustration for years.  I wanted to skate both Suciu models because they were some of the best looking Adidas models EVER. I tried ultracush, State, STI (etnies), double insoling and it never quite got it right, sadly. Forgive me for rambling, this is a Vans thread and I'm digressing

I can't skate Vans vulcs anymore, but I gotta say, their ultra/pop cush work well in other cupsoles that have removable insoles. Seems like that's where the insole works best compared to their own vulcs. Example, Zahba could have benefited from a drop-in pop cush insole.  Even if it was slightly thinner than their vulc version.


@WideFeet my 2 cents would be to try State insoles (dense and thick but not Popcush thick) or Etnies STI insoles and add a thinner (think stock NB 440 insole) insole on top to give support and get fit dialed.  I've done that to make shoes more supportive, yet comfortable enough to wear/skate

[WideFeet]

@WideFeet my 2 cents would be to try State insoles (dense and thick but not Popcush thick) or Etnies STI insoles and add a thinner (think stock NB 440 insole) insole on top to give support and get fit dialed.  I've done that to make shoes more supportive, yet comfortable enough to wear/skate

Thanks for the input. I really doubt any of those options will have the arch support I need. I think my arches are really arched. Plus my pronation, it doesn’t make for a good combination

[BarcelonaCEO]

Is the sk8-hi or sk8-lo advisable? It's the only model I havn't tried, wayvee wasn't that nice for me. I might just get some slip ons and call it a day...

[fernando the skater]

Is the sk8-hi or sk8-lo advisable? It's the only model I havn't tried, wayvee wasn't that nice for me. I might just get some slip ons and call it a day...

My preference is the SK8-mid.

I assume it's true in other places as well, but the UK online Vans store has a big sale on going, with actually decent shoes, in deecent sizes, not the usual hideous shoes in stupid sizes.

[thehogsniper]

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@WideFeet my 2 cents would be to try State insoles (dense and thick but not Popcush thick) or Etnies STI insoles and add a thinner (think stock NB 440 insole) insole on top to give support and get fit dialed.  I've done that to make shoes more supportive, yet comfortable enough to wear/skate

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Thanks for the input. I really doubt any of those options will have the arch support I need. I think my arches are really arched. Plus my pronation, it doesn’t make for a good combination

I've got some bad arches too. The Etnies insoles are alright but they're no better/worse versus like a Dr Scholl's. Honestly your best bet is to just buy some off the shelf insoles that help with arches, or get some supportive insert. Pronation is an absolute bitch, and generally skate shoes don't help with that kind of thing. Maybe if you haven't tried some of the New Balance cupsoles you could try those out.

[WashingtonNECKTIE]

Is the sk8-hi or sk8-lo advisable? It's the only model I havn't tried, wayvee wasn't that nice for me. I might just get some slip ons and call it a day...

I really liked the one pair of sk8-lo's I had - haven't tried sk8-hi's but my friends always bellyache about how long they take to tie/untie

The vulc Rowan is still their best pro model, imo

[TastyBurrito]

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Is the sk8-hi or sk8-lo advisable? It's the only model I havn't tried, wayvee wasn't that nice for me. I might just get some slip ons and call it a day...

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I really liked the one pair of sk8-lo's I had - haven't tried sk8-hi's but my friends always bellyache about how long they take to tie/untie

The vulc Rowan is still their best pro model, imo

I hate to admit it, but I did like this model a bit more than Half Cabs.

[Gleefull508]

Is the sk8-hi or sk8-lo advisable? It's the only model I havn't tried, wayvee wasn't that nice for me. I might just get some slip ons and call it a day...

While I don't enjoy vans. I will say the SK8 Hi is a really nice skate shoe. Had the Ben K ones and they were really nice

[franc]

I'm skating a pair of SKATE SK8-His at the moment and while they're alright, I do hate how long it takes me to tie and untie them. The Pro version wasn't as bad when it came to that.
SKATE SK8-Lows were my go-to for a while but they've been super hard to find for a couple years now.
SKATE SK8-Mids are dope, just avoid the black-white-emo colorway (be careful, it's the classic black with white sole colorway but the upper is made of a weird material that's stiffer than steel and makes the shoe really uncomfortable; you'll be fine if the upper is made of canvas).
Had a pair of Rowans, thought they were really comfy but not that good for flip tricks, too chunky.
SKATE Half Cabs are pretty good, it takes me 4 to 5 sessions to break them in but then they last really long (and they look fantastic even if they're a bit different from the Pro ones).
Crocketts (the low ones) are really good too but not as durable.
Avoid Lizzie's shoe, I got a pair in my usual size and they're so snug, I can't even wear them as chillers. Money wasted.

TLDR: Get SKATE SK8-Mids with a canvas upper or SKATE Half Cabs.

[WashingtonNECKTIE]

Had a pair of Rowans, thought they were really comfy but not that good for flip tricks, too chunky.
SKATE Half Cabs are pretty good, it takes me 4 to 5 sessions to break them in but then they last really long (and they look fantastic even if they're a bit different from the Pro ones).

Interesting you find the Rowans more chunky than Half Cabs for flip tricks. The toe shape is nearly identical to my eye and feel.

Personally didn't find flipping my board that tough in them. Other than the side panel being weak compared to the rest of the upper (and the classic Vans sole that goes bald in less than 3 weeks), I couldn't find anything to complain about

I agree main draw is definitely the comfy-ness. Nice wide mid-foot and toe box, pretty generous padding at the collar, padded but not poofy tongue, 15 min break-in.... yeah, that's all really I want from Vans at this point

[pizzafliptofakie]

SKATE SK8-Mids are dope, just avoid the black-white-emo colorway (be careful, it's the classic black with white sole colorway but the upper is made of a weird material that's stiffer than steel and makes the shoe really uncomfortable; you'll be fine if the upper is made of canvas).

I'm breaking in a pair of the emo colorway right now and they feel alright. Definitely stiffer than canvas, but they're not that bad.