new Vans models

[BobDylansNutsInAVice]

Got a pair of the red currens and thought it might be worthwhile to mention how it compares to the vulc classics it’s pulling inspiration from.

The biggest difference is the tread. In terms of grip, it’s probably just even a bit grippier than the classics. Though not sure how it holds up long term compared to the classics. In terms of feel, like when you scooch your feet around, they feel a bit more like blazers or even somewhat like the emerica Dickson’s/hobans.

The other main difference is the sidewall. It’s lower in the front than the classics by about the same size difference you see from classics and their “wrapped” version. But the foxing goes up to normal and maybe even a little bit higher than normal as it goes to the heel. I imagine it gives it more stability.

The upper feels pretty good. It actually feels like it’s got more meat than an old skool, it has just a bit more structured of a feel. This makes it feel more premium imo than the classics. But the ankle sits lower so i still think the old skool does get a more secure fit but it’s really not by much. It’s definitely way more than you get from an authentic/slip on/era. The currens have the heel padded pretty good at the sides with none at all at the back so it hugs it pretty well, and I didn’t have any issues with it digging into my achilles. I think the shoe it’s closest to in feeling was the Chima 2 and maybe a bit like the sport lows. One issue I had was that the placing of the eyelets makes it so I tear easily into the laces towards my heel.

The logo also isn’t really an issue if you fully lace them up, which I think feels better anyways. And they felt pretty tts for me.

TLDR; in between an era and an old skool and could be great for those who find the usual vulc wrap on vans to be a bit too much.

[Atiba Applebum]

Got a pair of the red currens and thought it might be worthwhile to mention how it compares to the vulc classics it’s pulling inspiration from.

The biggest difference is the tread. In terms of grip, it’s probably just even a bit grippier than the classics. Though not sure how it holds up long term compared to the classics. In terms of feel, like when you scooch your feet around, they feel a bit more like blazers or even somewhat like the emerica Dickson’s/hobans.

The other main difference is the sidewall. It’s lower in the front than the classics by about the same size difference you see from classics and their “wrapped” version. But the foxing goes up to normal and maybe even a little bit higher than normal as it goes to the heel. I imagine it gives it more stability.

The upper feels pretty good. It actually feels like it’s got more meat than an old skool, it has just a bit more structured of a feel. This makes it feel more premium imo than the classics. But the ankle sits lower so i still think the old skool does get a more secure fit but it’s really not by much. It’s definitely way more than you get from an authentic/slip on/era. The currens have the heel padded pretty good at the sides with none at all at the back so it hugs it pretty well, and I didn’t have any issues with it digging into my achilles. I think the shoe it’s closest to in feeling was the Chima 2 and maybe a bit like the sport lows. One issue I had was that the placing of the eyelets makes it so I tear easily into the laces towards my heel.

The logo also isn’t really an issue if you fully lace them up, which I think feels better anyways. And they felt pretty tts for me.

TLDR; in between an era and an old skool and could be great for those who find the usual vulc wrap on vans to be a bit too much.

Tongue logo seems really easy to pop off with a seam splitter

[crunchydank]

Anyone got a heads up on future colorways of the Curren? I want to try a pair but need a different colorway than the initial drop..

[BALARGUE]

Light Grey / Black sole should release soon
Blanc de Blanc (off white leather) in June

I'll check FW25 colorways when i can

[franc]

Blanc de Blanc (off white leather) in June

Do tell us that these won't come with a silly black sole.

[Atiba Applebum]

Anyone got a heads up on future colorways of the Curren? I want to try a pair but need a different colorway than the initial drop..

I’m not a red shoe guy, but they’re tempting.  Would prefer a different colorway that has the white eyelets

[BALARGUE]

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Blanc de Blanc (off white leather) in June

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Do tell us that these won't come with a silly black sole.

White sole

Edit: misquote

[franc]

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Light Grey / Black sole should release soon
Blanc de Blanc (off white leather) in June

I'll check FW25 colorways when i can

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White sole

Good to hear, thanks!

[DeanMaple]

Those?

[MikeX]

Those?

These look like "we have new balance 440 trails at home"

[MOE SYZLAK]

Anyone skate the Lizzie Low? How’s the sizing on those?
I’m getting mixed sizing reviews every where I look.

[stets]

Anyone skate the Lizzie Low? How’s the sizing on those?
I’m getting mixed sizing reviews every where I look.

I have skated a couple pairs in my normal 9 and they fit good for actual skating. A little tighter than the other Skate stuff, since it's built on a female last. That means it's a little tighter in the heel, which is good for heel lock. Since most are suede in the forefoot they will stretch to fit your feet a bit.

But if you want them for just casual wear, I would go a half size up.

[Sloppy Krooks]

Can anyone here with the red currents check and see if the suede is real or synthetic?

I’m looking for some vegan Vans, and have heard conflicting reports about those ones

[Xen]

Can anyone here with the red currents check and see if the suede is real or synthetic?

I’m looking for some vegan Vans, and have heard conflicting reports about those ones

It's suede.

(if it was vegan he would have called it out)

https://www.vans.com/en-us/p/skate/shoes-5225/skate-curren-caples-shoe-VN000D85Y52 (Leather upper, again if vegan, they'd have called it out; pics look like hte OG all canvas when they dropped the announcement).

Got the grey pair, I really like how it fits/feels like a snug slipon; did size down (usually a 10.5) to a 10.

There is the new  Vegan Halfcab?

[Sloppy Krooks]

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I’m looking for some vegan Vans, and have heard conflicting reports about those ones

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It's suede.

(if it was vegan he would have called it out)

https://www.vans.com/en-us/p/skate/shoes-5225/skate-curren-caples-shoe-VN000D85Y52 (Leather upper, again if vegan, they'd have called it out; pics look like hte OG all canvas when they dropped the announcement).

Got the grey pair, I really like how it fits/feels like a snug slipon

There is the new  Vegan Halfcab?

Thank you!
And i already have those canvas half-cabs! I’m saving them for autumn/winter tho, I’m looking for a lower cut shoe for summer.
I might look into slip-one then

[franc]

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Anyone skate the Lizzie Low? How’s the sizing on those?
I’m getting mixed sizing reviews every where I look.

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I have skated a couple pairs in my normal 9 and they fit good for actual skating. A little tighter than the other Skate stuff, since it's built on a female last. That means it's a little tighter in the heel, which is good for heel lock. Since most are suede in the forefoot they will stretch to fit your feet a bit.

But if you want them for just casual wear, I would go a half size up.

I got a pair of Lizzies when they first came out, in my usual size (11.5, had tons of Half Cabs, Crocketts, Sk8 Mids, Old Skools in that size). They felt comfortable when I tried them on at home but quickly felt too narrow and they never stretched. I wore them over ten days at work and they still hurt my feet. Felt like I wasted my money. Would not recommend them.

[TwisT]

Just noticed the curren soles look awfully familiar





Full circle considering the ice cream board flip was just a Greco 2

[BobDylansNutsInAVice]

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I’m looking for some vegan Vans, and have heard conflicting reports about those ones

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It's suede.

(if it was vegan he would have called it out)

https://www.vans.com/en-us/p/skate/shoes-5225/skate-curren-caples-shoe-VN000D85Y52 (Leather upper, again if vegan, they'd have called it out; pics look like hte OG all canvas when they dropped the announcement).

Got the grey pair, I really like how it fits/feels like a snug slipon

There is the new  Vegan Halfcab?

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Thank you!
And i already have those canvas half-cabs! I’m saving them for autumn/winter tho, I’m looking for a lower cut shoe for summer.
I might look into slip-one then

I’d imagine it would be stated if it was fully vegan, but for what it’s worth, the grey and brown pairs are synthetic leather according to curren in an interview.

[Scab Picker]

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I’m looking for some vegan Vans, and have heard conflicting reports about those ones

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It's suede.

(if it was vegan he would have called it out)

https://www.vans.com/en-us/p/skate/shoes-5225/skate-curren-caples-shoe-VN000D85Y52 (Leather upper, again if vegan, they'd have called it out; pics look like hte OG all canvas when they dropped the announcement).

Got the grey pair, I really like how it fits/feels like a snug slipon

There is the new  Vegan Halfcab?

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Thank you!
And i already have those canvas half-cabs! I’m saving them for autumn/winter tho, I’m looking for a lower cut shoe for summer.
I might look into slip-one then

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I’d imagine it would be stated if it was fully vegan, but for what it’s worth, the grey and brown pairs are synthetic leather according to curren in an interview.

His samples might have been synthetic leather, but unless I see the materials sticker, I don’t believe it. The grain pattern looks real to me. Rowley talked about how he wanted to use synth materials because they last longer, but Vans switched to real suede, leather and nubuck, for the XLT, after a couple colorways. Curren did say in the interview that his shoes in the synthetic leather last a long time. Vans probably switched to real leather so people burn through shoes faster, for the sake of increasing sales.

For cucktard:
There are two colorways of the Authentic in shops right now. Navy may be harder to find but the checkerboard colorway is making its way to stores right now.

[Sloppy Krooks]

Thanks for the responses, Bob and Scab!

[WideFeet]

Not sure if it’s been talked about, but….
 
Diego Todd on an IG video skating what looks to be an updated AV Classic. All red suede, with the checkered tag that is on all the “Skate Vans”

I would embed the IG post, but I don’t know how. If anyone wants to tell me how, I’ll do update this post, and hopefully never talk about something without embedding again

[DeanMaple]

Those?

He made them look ok

[dumptruck12]

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He made them look ok

I just got a pair of those, and honestly they are so good, but I’m also take my dog on a hike everyday so they definitely have my Merrill’s a run for its money

[roba]

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Those?

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He made them look ok

those aren't the same shoes

[DeanMaple]

True

[Chimppimpin]

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I also got a pair of these and they’re super sick. Wear them way more than I thought I would

He made them look ok

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I just got a pair of those, and honestly they are so good, but I’m also take my dog on a hike everyday so they definitely have my Merrill’s a run for its money

[Nth syd bear]

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Those?

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I also got a pair of these and they’re super sick. Wear them way more than I thought I would

He made them look ok

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I just got a pair of those, and honestly they are so good, but I’m also take my dog on a hike everyday so they definitely have my Merrill’s a run for its money

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  I've been curious about ultrarange and mte vans as I need new work shoes.
I'm on my feet outdoors at work and I usually buy adidas running or trail shoes.

Anyone else got any feedback on mte or ultrarange?

[Crailslideyoface]

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Those?

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I also got a pair of these and they’re super sick. Wear them way more than I thought I would

He made them look ok

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I just got a pair of those, and honestly they are so good, but I’m also take my dog on a hike everyday so they definitely have my Merrill’s a run for its money

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  I've been curious about ultrarange and mte vans as I need new work shoes.
I'm on my feet outdoors at work and I usually buy adidas running or trail shoes.

Anyone else got any feedback on mte or ultrarange?

I’ve had the MTE sk8 hi and currently have the half cabs and are both really good. Have also had a couple ultrarange shoes, but those aren’t good. Fell apart kinda quickly

[Xen]

Anyone skating the Curren? I've been since they dropped and just recently I've started to get achilles pain on my main push foot after about an hour. Curious if anyone else has this happen or it's just my shoe/wonky foot. Other than that, they've been great, really do feel like a slip on without the slight wiggle room.

[TheCrimsonShroud]

Anyone skating the Curren? I've been since they dropped and just recently I've started to get achilles pain on my main push foot after about an hour. Curious if anyone else has this happen or it's just my shoe/wonky foot. Other than that, they've been great, really do feel like a slip on without the slight wiggle room.

What insole do the Currens have? I get Achilles and arch pain after a bit with whatever XCush they’ve got in these days. Not terrible, but noticeable