The outsole's flexibility allows for a natural range of motion from heel to toe, tactical skate.
vintage van's style #36 old skool
white on green/pine suede/canvas
made in usa circa 1992
thrashed
US8.5/UK7.5 (waffle outsole portion measures 27.2cm)
white rubber shows widespread hardening & dryness, only to the first foxing (stripe area). this area is brittle & will continue to crack & flake away. there will be loss of rubber chunks down to the friction midolse which itself is still soft & flexible, as is the waffle. vinyl collar shows splits on both shoes & both collar have lost its foam & shows significant breakdown to the internal heel. the insoles have been completely removed & will require replacement which wont effect comfort. 2 holes at both toes look to have been shoe-goo'd. box is original but a bit battered.
The product offers a combination of street durability and all-day comfort, cheap skate.
