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Kyle Walker "Wafflecup"? At least they're simplistic. https://skateparkoftampa.com/products/vans-kyle-walker-wafflecup-shoes?variant=51876730405137

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i thought they were always wafflecup? the updates look pretty sick tbh.

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It’s just the updated waffle cup - Kyle’s shoe was the intro for waffle cup iirc they had that weird commercial with the ice cream cone guy following him or something

[Crabby_Bastard]

The Euclid came a couple years before the Kyle Walker shoe. IIRC, the Kyle Walker was the 3rd or 4th Waffle Cup shoe that Vans put out.

I just compared the 2 versions of the KW shoes side by side. The new one is grippier but also significantly heavier than the original. The tongue is a lot puffier on the updated version but not in a way that provides additional comfort. The original felt more comfortable but the updated version felt a little more supportive and more durable.

[oyolar]

The Euclid were part of one of those OTC collections with the weird construction. Not a full wafflecup.

I think the Stage 4 low and mids and Gilbert's first pro model were the initial interation of the wafflecup but it has changed a lot since then.

[Mbrimson88]

The Euclid were part of one of those OTC collections with the weird construction. Not a full wafflecup.

I think the Stage 4 low and mids and Gilbert's first pro model were the initial interation of the wafflecup but it has changed a lot since then.

Thanks for posting that video.

Funny that started fifteen years ago now, maybe when times were more simple.

The video and concept and even the look of everything to start with was amazing, simple, clean, especially the look of the first shoes they all were given to try - when you have a simple black upper and white trim, everything just works.

Then the end product I recall a lot of shops saying those shoes were a great concept but the end results were just horrible and didn't sell, apart from the Andrew Allen navy all suede colourway, which I might have had a pair of back in the day.

Maybe I have more simple tastes too, but I wonder if they had "normal looking" shoes, if that whole line hadn't done a whole lot better in sales.

[skatebruh]

I got a pair of the Rowan 2s after seeing them cut in half on Weartested. Good impact protection. Skates great. I love this shoe.

I’m not a fan of most of the colorways, but I got a pair in black.

The sizing feels snugger than most other Vans but it works for my feet.

I always liked Vans as a brand but skating in floppy vulcs hurts my feet so I’m glad they made this.

[WashingtonNECKTIE]

I got a pair of the Rowan 2s after seeing them cut in half on Weartested. Good impact protection. Skates great. I love this shoe.

I’m not a fan of most of the colorways, but I got a pair in black.

The sizing feels snugger than most other Vans but it works for my feet.

I always liked Vans as a brand but skating in floppy vulcs hurts my feet so I’m glad they made this.

Fully agree with all of this.

Old news but I've been pleasantly surprised by the Berle Pros I found at the discount store. Similar sole, but lower profile upper. I hit the stitching in the high-wear areas with super glue and they've been holding up great. The outsole loves eating pebbles and they get very fucking hot, but those are really my only complaints.

[dstrytruitt]

I got a pair of the Rowan 2s after seeing them cut in half on Weartested. Good impact protection. Skates great. I love this shoe.

I’m not a fan of most of the colorways, but I got a pair in black.

The sizing feels snugger than most other Vans but it works for my feet.

I always liked Vans as a brand but skating in floppy vulcs hurts my feet so I’m glad they made this.

Rowan 2s are really good shoes; supportive, grippy, midsole is great, no need for aftermarket insole for me. Colorways are the worst, however, so I've only skated one pair.

[doorpanel]

if they dumped Corey Glick -
we never buy a thing from them again

[oyolar]

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The Euclid were part of one of those OTC collections with the weird construction. Not a full wafflecup.

I think the Stage 4 low and mids and Gilbert's first pro model were the initial interation of the wafflecup but it has changed a lot since then.

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Thanks for posting that video.

Funny that started fifteen years ago now, maybe when times were more simple.

The video and concept and even the look of everything to start with was amazing, simple, clean, especially the look of the first shoes they all were given to try - when you have a simple black upper and white trim, everything just works.

Then the end product I recall a lot of shops saying those shoes were a great concept but the end results were just horrible and didn't sell, apart from the Andrew Allen navy all suede colourway, which I might have had a pair of back in the day.

Maybe I have more simple tastes too, but I wonder if they had "normal looking" shoes, if that whole line hadn't done a whole lot better in sales.

Yeah a buddy of mine had a pair of the Stage 4s (can't remember which ones) and he was like "They're so close to being good. The idea of a much more supportive sole on Vans is a great idea but these are nowhere near that so they're neither flexible enough nor supportive enough nor have the support you want so why get them?" It seems like they've figured it out.

[lemonchicken91]

weird they made the tongue thicker on the kwalks.
I thought it was the perfect balance of thickness and slimness
If only it had a real cup like from the KSL or something

[Blouie Blopez]

Rowan is wearing a shoe I can’t identify in his story today. Only worth a mention because he only wears the Rowan 2

[Sammich]

Are they ditching the Rowan 2? I haven't seen new color ways in a bit.

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3 colorways on FA25
Theoretically 2 colorways on SP26

Rowan 1s are still in rotation too

[franc]

FA25

SP26

Any decent Skate Half Cab and Curren colorways? Thanks.

[Sammich]

3 colorways on FA25
Theoretically 2 colorways on SP26

Rowan 1s are still in rotation too

Thank you 🫡

[Paco Supreme]

The Wafflecup Half Cabs should be out soon.

If these fit like a Vulc Half Cab and not some MTE boot, I may buy a pair of vans for the first time in a decade

[DeanMaple]

if they dumped Corey Glick -
we never buy a thing from them again

He made those zahba mids look sick.

Its actually a sick shoe.

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3 colorways on FA25
Theoretically 2 colorways on SP26

Rowan 1s are still in rotation too

I heard Rowan 2 going away after next year.  . Also crocketts are on the way out apparently. No word of a replacement. Dunno the truth about the Rowan’s but I get the Crockett I guess despite my love for it

[DeanMaple]

Its impressive how fast vans remove their models from their lines.
Rowan 2 is the sickest shoes they released in a while.

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Its impressive how fast vans remove their models from their lines.
Rowan 2 is the sickest shoes they released in a while.

it’s all sales based. Rowan 1s still going strong and the walker 1s have been sold all this time and just got a redesign.

[johnes]

I’ve had my eye on these but I’m waiting to see if they ever go on sale for like $50-60

[bombsaway86]

I’ve had my eye on these but I’m waiting to see if they ever go on sale for like $50-60

I would love to see a Cab 6 reissue

[WashingtonNECKTIE]

I heard Rowan 2 going away after next year.

Fuck... When's the optimal time to stock up?

[JimmyFive]

Damn, Vans are discontinuing the Crockett's? The Crockett High with the Wafflecup sole is my happy place... They also look great with the British military boot vibe going on. A consolation is this Wafflecup Halfcab I hear about.

I bought a pair of Zahba Mids on sale last year and seems they have already disappeared from the lineup. They skated ok. Pretty thin for a cupsole and the toebox was too snug and pointy. Vans really do seem to change up their models quickly!

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FA25

SP26

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Any decent Skate Half Cab and Curren colorways? Thanks.

inquiring minds would also like to know about some new half cabs

[franc]

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FA25

SP26

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Any decent Skate Half Cab and Curren colorways? Thanks.

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inquiring minds would also like to know about some new half cabs

5 Skate Half Cabs colorways for FA 25, 7 for SP 26.

The classic black with white sole is the only one I'll wear.

[Cranberry Relish]

https://www.tiktok.com/@vans/video/7542538595240774926

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https://www.tiktok.com/@vans/video/7542538595240774926

pro keds meh

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I heard Rowan 2 going away after next year.

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Fuck... When's the optimal time to stock up?

Idk , my buddy was telling me a few days ago and he’s good friends with venue in Richmond so I’m guessing he’s talked to the reps or something . I’d say stock up now but you probably have a few more seasons. He said they’re pretty much paring it down to the OG skate models and the currens next year sometime.

[DeanMaple]

Ill say it again

The era dimes are cool a f