After more than 20 years with Vans, Geoff Rowley brings back his original shoe that stirred up the skate shoe world upon its release in 1999. It’s back with leather uppers, Reinforced DURACAP™ underlays in high-wear areas add unrivaled durability to prolong the life of each shoe. The Van Doren™ Gum Rubber Compound, made of a rubber that offers grip and support, is what attracted skaters to Vans in the first place. This is the Sole of Skateboarding. Vans best cushioning and impact protection. POPCUSH™ energy return footbeds help protect your feet while helping to lessen leg fatigue for longer skate sessions.