Author Topic: Vans Stage 4 Team Shoe (Read 12706 times)

The Nose Face · « **on:** January 04, 2012, 01:21:30 PM »

Anyone ever try these out?

Introducing VANS WAFFLECUP Construction! The process our Vans SKATE design and development team went through with Gilbert Crockett, Chima Ferguson, Andrew Allen and Chris Pfanner began with a blank slate and resulted in this innovative, ground-up design that fuses VANS ORIGINAL WAFFLE Outsole vulcanization technology with modern cupsole performance. In numerous research and testing sessions skating all terrains, the team kept the focus 100% on function. The result is pure SKATE utility and the introduction of skateboarding?s first-ever vulcanized-cupsole construction platform, the VANS WAFFLECUP.

ivegotlevitation · « **Reply #1 on:** January 04, 2012, 02:37:29 PM »

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Anyone ever try these out?

Introducing VANS WAFFLECUP Construction! The process our Vans SKATE design and development team went through with Gilbert Crockett, Chima Ferguson, Andrew Allen and Chris Pfanner began with a blank slate and resulted in this innovative, ground-up design that fuses VANS ORIGINAL WAFFLE Outsole vulcanization technology with modern cupsole performance. In numerous research and testing sessions skating all terrains, the team kept the focus 100% on function. The result is pure SKATE utility and the introduction of skateboarding?s first-ever vulcanized-cupsole construction platform, the VANS WAFFLECUP.

looks like a better version of the new Gravis Dylan Laced. buying these instead for sure.

Edward Sebastian · « **Reply #2 on:** January 04, 2012, 03:40:07 PM »

they look really fly. look forward to seeing other colorways

The Nose Face · « **Reply #3 on:** January 04, 2012, 04:35:18 PM »

Quote from: Edward Sebastian on January 04, 2012, 03:40:07 PM

they look really fly. look forward to seeing other colorways

This is the real hotness - Andrew Allen / Navy

The first colorway I posted is the Chima Ferguson / Burgundy

Little Skate Pro Info to geek out on...

Interested to see how the cup sole / vulcanized mash up will work...

fivepanelsnapback · « **Reply #4 on:** January 04, 2012, 06:16:10 PM »

Similar to the Emerica G-Code.

oyolar · « **Reply #5 on:** January 04, 2012, 08:21:21 PM »

I really want to see what the sole actually looks like.

DaSk8D00D · « **Reply #6 on:** January 05, 2012, 01:25:45 AM »

Quote from: oyolar on January 04, 2012, 08:21:21 PM

I really want to see what the sole actually looks like.

most likely the same ol waffle grip. these look aiiiiiight. i wanna see how the vulc/cupsole mashup performs

Bubblegum Tate · « **Reply #7 on:** January 05, 2012, 01:30:39 AM »

the mid tops are ugly as hell, the lows are decent.

Turtle Boy · « **Reply #8 on:** January 05, 2012, 01:49:36 AM »

Quote from: Bubblegum Tate on January 05, 2012, 01:30:39 AM

the mid tops are ugly as hell, the lows are decent.

I actually like the shape of the midtops, but the colors aren't on point comparing to the low tops.

ivegotlevitation · « **Reply #9 on:** January 05, 2012, 10:00:32 AM »

i like the Gilbert Crockett mid tops.

SteamyRayVaughan · « **Reply #10 on:** January 05, 2012, 10:25:54 AM »

the pfanners dont look half bad but the allens are the sickest to me

hesaidwhat? · « **Reply #11 on:** January 05, 2012, 12:45:30 PM »

these are listed as $70 on the vans site...

Bubblegum Tate · « **Reply #12 on:** January 05, 2012, 05:47:48 PM »

Quote from: SteamyRayVaughan on January 05, 2012, 10:25:54 AM

the pfanners dont look half bad but the allens are the sickest to me

Both true, Allen color way is sick. Pfanner ones made me throw up

hesaidwhat? · « **Reply #13 on:** January 05, 2012, 09:05:53 PM »

anyone know when these will be available? or have info on this new sole?

escapistfool · « **Reply #14 on:** January 05, 2012, 10:37:03 PM »

Anyone here skated them yet?

Bubblegum Tate · « **Reply #15 on:** January 06, 2012, 11:21:58 AM »

Quote from: hesaidwhat? on January 05, 2012, 09:05:53 PM

anyone know when these will be available? or have info on this new sole?

out now

Particleboard Penguin · « **Reply #16 on:** January 07, 2012, 12:26:25 AM »

Can someone explain the wafflecup construction to me? I tried searching google and the vans website but couldn't find anything.. I want to know how they combined the cup with vulc.. This would be a great shoe for Weartested

Bubblegum Tate · « **Reply #17 on:** January 07, 2012, 12:47:59 AM »

Quote from: Particleboard Penguin on January 07, 2012, 12:26:25 AM

Can someone explain the wafflecup construction to me? I tried searching google and the vans website but couldn't find anything.. I want to know how they combined the cup with vulc.. This would be a great shoe for Weartested

there;s an explanation in the shoe box, didn't read it throughly. Just saw a funny logo

scorpion1001 · « **Reply #18 on:** January 07, 2012, 12:36:41 PM »

http://www.vans.com/microsites/wafflecup/

professional · « **Reply #19 on:** January 07, 2012, 01:11:34 PM »

^sick, thanks!

what's the pricing on these shoes in shops? $70+ on the Vans site seems steep...

pandarelated · « **Reply #20 on:** January 08, 2012, 11:42:33 AM »

if you wrap the sole.. and vulcanize / cook it.. to the upper. its a vulc shoe. not a cup. their description make no sense.

KatyPerry · « **Reply #21 on:** January 10, 2012, 09:55:05 AM »

Im glad Vans is showing Allen some love by giving him a colorway. Andrew allen is one of my favorites and so underrated. Plus his color way is the only one that makes that shoe look good. The mid tops make me wanna puke.

idealhandmades · « **Reply #22 on:** January 10, 2012, 09:56:30 AM »

The Nose Face · « **Reply #23 on:** January 10, 2012, 01:54:50 PM »

Quote from: KatyPerry on January 10, 2012, 09:55:05 AM

Im glad Vans is showing Allen some love by giving him a colorway. Andrew allen is one of my favorites and so underrated. Plus his color way is the only one that makes that shoe look good. The mid tops make me wanna puke.

Fuck yea...I ordered these last week in the Allen Colorway.

I'm supposed to get them this Friday - i'll let you fellas know the deal.

Vans are the only sneakers that provide board feel I like besides the Janoski.

The Nose Face · « **Reply #24 on:** January 13, 2012, 09:19:54 AM »

Quote from: oyolar on January 04, 2012, 08:21:21 PM

I really want to see what the sole actually looks like.

Thought of you once I finally saw this, Ovolar - it was way more of a pain trying to find this sole shot:

Kind of a decent idea - considering how the Vans sole will usually flop out and corrode right at that point on the heel.

The Chima Colorway didn't look too bad either in these pics:

professional · « **Reply #25 on:** January 13, 2012, 10:35:38 AM »

I'm not fully sold on these - they look like a standard vulc shoe but for $70+. I guess it comes down to how it feels and supports when you're skating.

oyolar · « **Reply #26 on:** January 13, 2012, 11:34:23 AM »

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Quote from: oyolar on January 04, 2012, 08:21:21 PM
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Thought of you once I finally saw this, Ovolar - it was way more of a pain trying to find this sole shot:

Thanks man. I thought they would do something more drastically different to it. And yeah, the Chima colorway looks good too in my opinion. I wonder if this is going to feel like the sole they used for the AV3? Because that wasn't vulc, but it had the board feel of one. They should bring that shoe back. I would buy so many pairs.

weartested · « **Reply #27 on:** January 13, 2012, 03:39:24 PM »

Quote from: Particleboard Penguin on January 07, 2012, 12:26:25 AM

Can someone explain the wafflecup construction to me? I tried searching google and the vans website but couldn't find anything.. I want to know how they combined the cup with vulc.. This would be a great shoe for Weartested

I have a pair coming in the next few days. A sample of fall 12, Chris Pfanner has a low in black/white this time.

Melanoma · « **Reply #28 on:** January 14, 2012, 12:10:02 PM »

they seem a bit pricey for a vans shoe

The Nose Face · « **Reply #29 on:** January 17, 2012, 08:20:23 AM »

Quote from: weartested on January 13, 2012, 03:39:24 PM

Quote from: Particleboard Penguin on January 07, 2012, 12:26:25 AM
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Can someone explain the wafflecup construction to me? I tried searching google and the vans website but couldn't find anything.. I want to know how they combined the cup with vulc.. This would be a great shoe for Weartested
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I have a pair coming in the next few days. A sample of fall 12, Chris Pfanner has a low in black/white this time.

Oh shit - very cool, Clemens. I Always dug your in-depth reviews!

Please post some pics when you receive them - I'm hoping it looks like the Andrew Allen model, but only black (the others don't seem to be as good, and the sole seems chunky and fucked up).

I agree with the posting here - $70 for a van's shoe seems pricey; but i received mine last week, and they feel great.

I have some Janoski's with some life left in them - but these are definitely next.

The support and feel is definitely noticeable - I'm thinking it's a better idea with the Waffle Cup Sole Vs. the "Pro" Classic Models.

The Pro Classics always seemed to lose the board feel with the extras padding; these seem to provide the support but not the board feel either.

Author Topic: Vans Stage 4 Team Shoe (Read 12706 times)

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