Vans Drops Premium Half Cab and Era With Vibram Waffle Vulc Soles

"Scaled Evolution," Vans boasts on Instagram. "The Era 95 and Half Cab 33 arrive in full-grain croc-embossed leather, premium suede, wool laces, leather lining, and Sola Foam cushioning, set on a custom Vibram Waffle Vulc sole."

Premium suede!? Croc-embossed leather!? Sola Foam cushioning!? As we see, these classic kicks are getting a proper little upgrade and personally, I'm here for it. Are people gonna skate them? Well, that's up for debate. But they sure are easy on the eyes. And who knows? Maybe croc-embossed leather is the perfect ingredient to combat griptape?

Regardless, it's not often you see the Half Cab and Era dressed up like this, but Vans managed to do it in a way that keeps the brand's core identity front and center.

“Scaled Evolution” is right—classic silhouettes that stay true to their roots while pushing into new territory. Boom! Expect these to turn heads both on and off the board.

The shoes are available exclusively on vans.com/otw and are super limited. GTWYC!

What is OTW by Vans?

OTW by Vans is our center of excellence, dedicated to pushing the boundaries of product and brand experiences. It's a collaborative space where we join forces with trailblazers and innovators who drive the cultures and subcultures of art, design, music, and skateboarding forward. OTW by Vans embodies the pinnacle of our "Off The Wall" mindset.