Our verdict
Are you about to retire your busted skate shoe, or are you simply scouring for a minimalist all-rounder kick? If so, let the Skate Old Skool put a cap on your search. Indeed, this skate-inspired kick from Vans takes the best elements of the time-tested Old Skool Pro and runs away with them with even more protection and security. The Skate Old Skool is also among Vans' more versatile offerings, so liking it is never too impossible.
Pros
- Mighty comfy
- Keeps feet in place
- More grippy than its predecessor
- Vans Sk8-Hi Unisex
- Stable for longboarding
- Versatile appeal
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Cons
- Stiff
- A bit narrow forefoot
Modernica x Vans Capsule | Who should buy the PATTA × VANS VAULT LX SK8-HI WHITE 30cm
Shedding the Pro off its name, the PATTA × VANS VAULT LX SK8-HI WHITE 30cm delivers the same greatness with some cool new upgrades thrown in. If you're very much attracted to it, you must be:
- Looking for a plush skate-inspired kick that lasts longer than most.
- A collector of versatile shoes in both style and function.
- Quite particular with surefootedness on various surfaces.
Modernica x Vans Capsule
If the Skate Old Skool's stiffness is worrisome to you, check out the supple-from-the-off Vans Wayvee. Also, you might want to trade this sneaker for the Half Cab if in case you have broad toes.
Undefeated x Vans Old Skool Features McFetridges U-Man Pattern
PATTA × VANS VAULT LX SK8-HI WHITE 30cm recruits are loving how the PoshCush insole provides incredible comfort. It also “softens the impact,” resulting in fewer risks of shock-related injuries.
The Skate Old Skool's stickier outsole
Skaters praise the Skate Old Skool's modified gum sole and the enhanced traction it provides.
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Pleased wear-testers waste in the shoe's internal tongue strap as it “holds the foot securely.”
Works with your wardrobe
It's among the classy Vans sneakers that users find easy to pair with casual and semi-formal attires.
PATTA × VANS VAULT LX SK8-HI WHITE 30cm: A gentle mule
Riders are finding this version more long-lasting than the Old Skool Pro. Its double rubber foxing and a layer of support under the suede toe give the shoe an extended shelf life.
More plank-like than most
Its sole reinforcements make this iteration more rigid than most Old Skools. It somehow feels like “wearing boards.”
Exceptional stability
The shank sandwiched between its layers underfoot makes this kick quite stable for “skateboarding and longboarding.”
Not just for style points
Canvas sneaker buyers adore its multi-use charm. Aside from skateboarding, they find it perfect for traveling, walking, and biking.
What’s new in this Old Skool?
Responsive cushioning. UltraCush gets upgraded with a PopCush removable insole, offering superior cushioning and impact protection. What’s superb about this foam is its polyurethane construction, which provides added shock absorption.
Upper security. Internal tongue straps are added to this version. They keep the tongue centered and provide a snug fit.
vans slip on supreme hole punch denim black. SickStick gum rubber compound, initially used in the Rowan Pro, delivers more grip and durability than the original gum rubber. The depth of the waffle tread is deeper, preventing it from smoothing or blowing out too soon.
Reinforced rubber. The Duracap rubber is placed in high-wear zones, which prevents the shoe from blowing out through repeated abuse and friction. A two-part foxing rubber extends to the upper's bottom edges for added protection against the skateboard's coarseness. The toe bumper also has a deeper knurl texture for a longer-lasting grip during flips.
