The Skate Classics: Built Extra Tough on the Inside for Skateboarding
Completely redesigned for modern skateboarding, the Skate Classics collection delivers more of what skateboarders need to enable maximum progression. A vulcanized shoe made with elevated suede uppers, the Skate Half Cab Pig Suede gives you the iconic look you want while bringing all the performance benefits skateboarders demand.
INCREASED DURABILITY - DURACAP™ reinforced materials, deeper knurl texture on the toe bumpers, and higher sidewall heights provide a heritage look with increased durability and protection.
FULLY REDESIGNED UPPERS - Reconstructed with a molded heel counter and internal tongue straps for a locked-in fit and more board control.
POPCUSH CUSHIONING - Our best cushioning and impact protection. PopCush™ energy return footbeds protect your feet while helping to lessen leg fatigue for longer skate sessions.
ICONIC STYLING - Sturdy suede has been used at the upper, maintaining the aesthetic of the original Half Cab.
Engineered for Performance, Designed for the Planet
When impact protection and boardfeel come together, skateboarders have the best opportunity to make an impact. That’s why the Zahba Mid features Vans’ best impact cushioning outsole design yet: the ImpactWaffle. Its unique three-part design—two layers of VR3Cush foam encased in a SickStick rubber outsole— provides the right amount of impact protection in all the right places so that you have the cushioning and control needed to level up your skating. Longer rails, bigger gaps, deeper bowls . . . That’s impact you can see.
The Zahba Mid was designed with sustainability in mind and qualifies for Vans’ VR3 Checkerboard Globe Logo. Vans VR3 designation follows strict material guidelines with one or a combination of regenerative, responsibly sourced renewable, and recycled materials making up at least 30% of the product.
PRODUCT FEATURES
IMPACTWAFFLE™: A dual-density VR3Cush™ impact-cushioning outsole that provides next level impact protection without sacrificing boardfeel.
VR3CUSH™: A flexible dual-density midsole made with at least 50% biobased EVA foam partially derived from plants per ASTM D6866-16 reference standard.
SICKSTICK™: The Zahba™ Mid rubber cupsole features a zonal tread design to provide enhanced grip and durability, with a reversed waffle tread pattern in the heel to increase the longevity of the shoe. This outsole contains at least 55% responsibly sourced natural rubber obtained from sources that follow proven sustainable practices with the intention of reducing impacts on the planet.
DURACAP™: A reinforced toecap for increased durability and added protection.
REFINED FIT: A low profile, easy to wear skate shoe with a 98% recycled foam sockliner that adds additional comfort.
UPPERS: Materials include organically grown cotton and durable suede panels. By purchasing this product, you are supporting Leather Working Group certified tanneries.
You are Made for the Elements. These are your Vans.
Worlds. Have. Collided. The Half Cab, one of Vans’ most recognizable heritage skateboarding shoes, snaps on MTE’s pinnacle technical package to create the beast-est mid-cut of all time. Thirty years in the making, the Half Cab GORE-TEX MTE-3 combines iconic skate style and swagger with MTE-3’s GORE-TEX breathable, waterproof package, Vans’ exclusive use of GORE-TEX’s all-new Duratherm insulation, and an MTE-3 outsole featuring All-Trac all-weather rubber compound. It’s a lot. And it’s meant to be. Question is: What are you gonna do with it? The the Half Cab GORE-TEX MTE-3 is made with leather, textile, and synthetic uppers.
MOISTURE MANAGEMENT - Engineered with a breathable waterproof internal bootie that allows moisture to escape while keeping snow and rain out, the GORE-TEX® “GUARANTEED TO KEEP YOU DRY™” promise is trusted in any condition. THERMOREGULATION - This 3M Thinsulate™ insulation package is thin, lightweight, and warm. An extremely fine microfiber weave helps to trap air and block heat loss, making for incredibly efficient heat retention while allowing internal moisture to escape. TRACTION - The MTE™-3 outsole with All-Trac rubber compound has a dynamic lug tread pattern that provides flexible, true all-weather grip that significantly aides in overall traction on variable terrain. Toe picking treads and a higher toe bumper offer added traction and protection. COMFORT AND SUPPORT - Our MTE™-3 triple-density comfort package includes a dual-density UltraCush™ molded EVA footbed with an OrthoLite® topsheet for enhanced comfort and reduced weight—all while supporting a drier, healthier environment inside your shoe.
Influenced by late '90s and early 2000's skate culture, theVans Rowan Pro Shoesbring effortless style and enhanced durability to your feet. The Rowan pushes the boundaries of what a Vans shoe can do, with PopCush footbeds for maximum comfort, Duracap rubber underlays in high wear areas, and a Vans' SickStick rubber outsole for extra grip and flick.
From Vans Skateboarding, the collaborative Nick Michel Half Cab '92 features brown leather uppers paired with navy blue midsoles and laces. With a DURACAP reinforced design, the mid-top skate shoes offer long lasting wear, while a gusseted tongue ensures a locked-in fit. Performance rubber outsoles and internal heel shanks allow for exceptional grip and boardfeel, while PopCush insoles provide unbeatable cushioning.