Vans has now officially released what they are calling “skateboarding’s first-ever vulcanized cupsole shoe design.” And from what we’ve seen of this Andrew Allen model, the “wafflecups” are looking good. Here’s what Vans says:
Developed in four testing stages with Vans team riders Gilbert Crockett, Chima Ferguson, Andrew Allen and Chris Pfanner, the Stage 4 Low and Mid styles are the first to offer Vans’ revolutionary WAFFLECUP technology. WAFFLECUP combines the best of cup sole with its increased support and durability and the superior board feel and grip found in a traditional Vans vulcanized shoe. Simply, the best of both worlds.
For more info, click the link.
[Link: Vans Stage 4]
I hope “cupsole support” means you don’t slip around in the shoe like you’re wearing a brown paper bag, because that’s what my TNT5’s feel like. Sure, they’re cheaper than they used to be, but they feel like it too.
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