new Vans models

[doorpanel]

Seriously we have to stop buying vans

we cant keep letting them get away with this

[thehogsniper]

It looks exactly the same as the first Wayvee

that's probably why it's called the wayvee 2. I mean it looks similar but different in enough areas. I had no idea this was even releasing.

[Crabby_Bastard]

I have never been a fan of how the Wayvee looked but I had a pair of the first color way. They skated surprisingly well. The upper just blew out too quickly. This version looks like they addressed the weak spots in the upper. Looks slightly better than the previous version.

[Sloppy Krooks]

Anyone get the winterized gore-Tex half cabs?
I’ve gotten some winter vans before, and the sizing was pretty big (probably to account for thicker socks).
Has anyone tried these and and can tell me if they fit true to size?

[franc]

New Skate Half Cab colourway.

https://www.instagram.com/rulez_yokohama/p/DFr1LrHzZH5/?locale=en_US%2Cen_GB%2Cen_US%2Cen_GB&hl=si&img_index=1

[Crailslideyoface]

Anyone get the winterized gore-Tex half cabs?
I’ve gotten some winter vans before, and the sizing was pretty big (probably to account for thicker socks).
Has anyone tried these and and can tell me if they fit true to size?

I have them and they fit pretty true to size. Maybe slightly bigger, but I didn’t have to size down

[Atiba Applebum]

New Skate Half Cab colourway.

https://www.instagram.com/rulez_yokohama/p/DFr1LrHzZH5/?locale=en_US%2Cen_GB%2Cen_US%2Cen_GB&hl=si&img_index=1

First mesh toe HC?

[franc]

First mesh toe HC?

I can't remember seeing that before. Could be interesting for summer if it offers better breathability.

[roba]

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New Skate Half Cab colourway.

https://www.instagram.com/rulez_yokohama/p/DFr1LrHzZH5/?locale=en_US%2Cen_GB%2Cen_US%2Cen_GB&hl=si&img_index=1

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First mesh toe HC?

they did mesh on some non skate ones

[hiljentaa]

Why do they not make Eras anymore?

[McBrandt]

Why do they not make Eras anymore?

Whoa, yeah they aren't on the Vans page anymore, but you can still choose them in the Customs section for creating your own. A few weeks back i was in a local Vans store and asked a worker why they never have Vans in store, and he said he thought they were online only. Not that I expect a random part time retailer to know what's up, but still. Weird they're not on the site. I only buy Eras. Why would you cut Eras instead of Authentics?

[Chimppimpin]

Anyone get the winterized gore-Tex half cabs?
I’ve gotten some winter vans before, and the sizing was pretty big (probably to account for thicker socks).
Has anyone tried these and and can tell me if they fit true to size?

They're sick as hell, I wish they were a tad higher for deep snow but it has been snowing a ton here and they have came in extremely useful.

[Mbrimson88]

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Why do they not make Eras anymore?

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Whoa, yeah they aren't on the Vans page anymore, but you can still choose them in the Customs section for creating your own. A few weeks back i was in a local Vans store and asked a worker why they never have Vans in store, and he said he thought they were online only. Not that I expect a random part time retailer to know what's up, but still. Weird they're not on the site. I only buy Eras. Why would you cut Eras instead of Authentics?

I have read on here (somewhere) that the Era shoe is coming up to the 50th anniversary or something so they are holding off releasing any more until this big release.

Seems kind of silly for people who actually want to wear that shoe and like it - I sure have had / do have a lot of them - but I guess this is Vans we are talking about so no one really knows and most of the newer shoes released just don't make sense to me any more, compared to almost any shoe going back a number of years when I would see the samples and think I didn't have enough money / room for all the new awesome shoes coming out.

Any which way, hopefully some normal ones will come out soon enough, along with some other shoes that seem to have been missing from the lineup that are true staples that people have been asking for, but I am not holding my breath.


Sorry for the mini rant there - Vans are all I wear so I am glad I have stocked up when I did, otherwise I would be wondering where to go to get anything decent, like some people I know who have gone to other brands more recently, just because Vans didn't have what they wanted.

[WideFeet]

Correct me if I’m wrong, but the Era was the very first skate shoe? That’s why they added the padding.

And it was created for Alva? Or Alva asked for it?

Really hoping Era’s next year are worth the wait

[Mbrimson88]

Correct me if I’m wrong, but the Era was the very first skate shoe? That’s why they added the padding.

And it was created for Alva? Or Alva asked for it?

Really hoping Era’s next year are worth the wait

That's what has been said yes.

I don't know much more than that.

Quick search:

The Vans Era, originally called the Vans #95, was brought to life in 1976 and made popular by the legendary Z-Boys of Santa Monica. It was the first shoe to include our famous padded collar, completely changing the game for comfort, and it remains a favourite for creative people worldwide.


Also from a search, which I found interesting:


The whole thing (from the AI interface)

The Vans Era was released in 1976. It was originally called the Vans #95.

How did the Vans Era come about?
Tony Alva and Stacy Peralta designed the Era.
It was the first Vans shoe to have a padded collar, making it more comfortable.
It was also the first Vans shoe to have the iconic "Off The Wall" heel tab.

Why was the Vans Era popular?
The Era was popularized by the Z-Boys of Santa Monica.
It became the shoe of choice for a generation of skateboarders.
It remains a favorite for creative people worldwide.

What are some features of the Vans Era?
Sturdy canvas uppers, Metal eyelets, Vans signature waffle outsole, Low top silhouette, and Comes in a range of heritage colorways.

What else did Vans release in 1976?
Vans also released the Vans Side-stripe and Vans #36, also known as the "Old Skool" design.

[Safariferrari]

vans skate estazzo
brooooo for $90 in 2025 they've completely lost the plot
and these wayvee 2s holyyyyy

[hayduke lives]

   

estazzo?! bring back the estilo. vans seems worse now than ever with attempts at tech bs and apparently no eras

[Murge]

Vans is outside there fucking mind. Stop making ugly 90s inspired shoes. If I wanted puffy shoes it would be Tiagos.

[Mbrimson88]

.

It really does seem like they are trying too hard right now.

At least the regular shoes (and I guess the Skate versions) are pretty normal and still good, but looking through the options on their website there are so many weird shoes, wacky colours and generally shoes that just seem to miss the mark, when it comes to good footwear.

Makes me wonder if they will face another "extinction level event" like they did in 99 when the basic Rowley shoe came to bring things back down to reality, as well as a lot of money when they were bought out / rescued from bankruptcy.

[DeanMaple]

It must be really cheap for them to make those puffy unspired cup shoes. Just a cash grab. They dont care.

They put their love on their big releases l. As rowan 2 and the new AVEs.

Vans is cool in my book, but they fuck up too often.
It should be impossible not to find all the classics in all classics colorways (navy blue, black white, all black, all white).

And just put a better insole on them. Dont need to change the uppers.

And for the love of god, just let de sk8 mid exist as a classic. How hard can it be?

Btw. The new rowan 2 all in black leather is one of the most beautifull shoes they ve done in a long long time.

[thehogsniper]

Vans had a tremendous hit with the Knu Skool (their most popular style last year) and is trying to parlay that into more successful new models. So far it's not really working. Almost all of the new models have sucked or aren't moving. The entire brand is cooked.

[Scarecrow Radio]

Kinda want to try out the AVE 2.0's, waiting for a decent colorway to drop

[TastyBurrito]

I wish they would release some slimmed down versions of the Pro Series from the early 2000. Would love to skate a slimmer Santos 1 or 3 (2's were just too much for me).

[DERBY]

chunky is out. such a played out trend that died during the pandemic

[manuduncan]

a friend just sent me this because i told him i wanted a pair of all black shoes and was considering getting the blacked out converse as-1s

but i think i'd rather have these black leather rowan 2s, the black out makes it so you don't notice how much of the shoe the sole takes up

[thehogsniper]

a friend just sent me this because i told him i wanted a pair of all black shoes and was considering getting the blacked out converse as-1s

but i think i'd rather have these black leather rowan 2s, the black out makes it so you don't notice how much of the shoe the sole takes up

These look absolutely horrible

[MusclesMarinara]

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a friend just sent me this because i told him i wanted a pair of all black shoes and was considering getting the blacked out converse as-1s

but i think i'd rather have these black leather rowan 2s, the black out makes it so you don't notice how much of the shoe the sole takes up

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These look absolutely horrible

Look like a pair of Walmart non slips

[manuduncan]

damn tough crowd i think they look pretty good!

maybe my view is warped because i love how the durable and protective the rowan 2s are but the only thing i dislike is the massive white sole that takes up half the shoe so if i see a version without it i am predisposed to like it

[DeanMaple]

This shoe is beautifull.

[doorpanel]

Vans is pathetic