To start off, this isn't a review obviously. The shoe just released today. This is more of an overview that I think needs its own thread since it's vastly different than the other Vans Skate models.
I bought a size 9 from a Vans store due to skateshops in the area not having my size or not having this model available. These were $80 before tax, and I believe the white and rose colorways are $85. Based on what I've seen online and from what I gathered in the store when the associate looked for my size, the black colorway has the biggest size run while the white and rose colorways are limited to smaller sizes. This store only had black in my size, so that's what I went with.
The box is natural color instead of white, and features the same branding as the white boxes.
I was also given a pack of wildflower seeds with a purchase of these shoes, which is a nice touch and adds to the whole nature idea behind this shoe.
The BIGGEST change here is the fit. They fit very snug and narrow, so much so that I considered sizing up half a size but decided to stick with my normal size.
I didn't notice heel raise in my normal size edit: small amount of heel raise but not enough to worry about, but going half size up introduced heel raise. Those that have wide feet or want more room in the toe area should consider going up half or even a full size up, depending on your preference. I would highly suggest trying these on in person first.
Although these are designed by and for women, this is still a unisex shoe.Laces are 56 inches long, and a spare lace set is included. The lace length is great for me since it's enough to use all the eyelets and tie the laces with enough spare lace to spare, but not so much to were the laces drape over the entire side of the shoe.
The insoles are called "Ecocush" which is "a 70% bio-based PU that offers comparable performance to PopCush™ for skateboarding." (Vans) On foot they feel about the same, but the Ecocush is shorter than Popcush through out the whole insole.
The purple insole is a Skate Classic Popcush (this matters since Popcush insoles before Skate Classics came out are thicker) and the yellow insole is the Ecocush.
The upper is suede in high wear areas, and canvas in the middle. There are also vent holes on the inside facing part of the shoe.
The sole actually extends past the foxing tape. I theorize that is to prevent the foxing tape from separating from the sole through wear and tear, which is going to be amazing if this design fixes that problem.
I think the toebox is slightly smaller than other Vans Skate models, although I don't have exact measurements.
Side by side comparison of Skate Classics Authentics and Lizzies.
Whether or not these have the same performance as other Vans Skate models, I couldn't tell you yet. Let me know if there's anything else you want me to find out about the shoe and I'll do my best to answer them aside from cutting them in half.
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