The Skate Half Cab WaffleCup stays true to the legacy of Steve Caballeros mid-top iconthen arms it with tech to handle the modern session. With a locked-in fit, reinforced durability, and upgraded cushioning, this version is built to take more hits, hold its shape longer, and keep your feet fresher when the lines stretch on. From flatground to stair sets, its the evolution of a classic, designed to take whatever you throw at it.
Sole
Cupsole
Primary Upper Materials
Leather
Footbed
PopCush™
Details
Iconic signature mid-top
Durable leather upper with bar-tag reinforcements
Molded heel counter improves stability and fit
Hidden stash pocket at the tongue
Updated upper pattern with bar-tag reinforcements
Wafflecup™ Construction
LuxLiner Bootie Construction
Duracap™
SickStick™
Features
Sole
Cupsole - Durable and shock-absorbing to provide the best impact protection against hard landings. Cupsoles generally last longer than a vulcanized sole but don't provide as much flexibility and board feel right out of the box.
Footbed
PopCush™ - Vans' PopCush insoles snap back and won't pack! This proprietary foam compound was meticulously tuned and tested for impact protection, superior cushioning, and custom energy return. This upgraded foam performs better than Vans' UltraCush™ compound for all types of skating so you can skate longer and go harder than ever before.
Details
Wafflecup™ Construction - A vulcanized cupsole? YES. This revolutionary construction offers skaters the support of a cupsole with the board feel of a vulcanized shoe.
LuxLiner Bootie Construction - This advanced liner construction improves the comfort and fit by enabling the shoe to conform and move with the shape of the foot. This free-floating liner is an extension of the tongue. It's hidden under the front surface of the shoe and is able to move independently from the outer shell.
This system increases airflow, breathability and reduces any chance of hot spots or pinching in the toe box.
Duracap™ - Developed and tested to withstand the abuse of the Vans pro skateboarding team; reinforcement is provided through rubber underlays in the toebox and ollie-area for lasting durability to save you time and money.
SickStick™ - Taking inspiration from Vans' beloved original gum rubber formula, the SickStick formula is the grippiest and the stickiest gum sole in Vans history. Extensively tested by Vans' team riders, the formula is uniquely calibrated to deliver enhanced grip and durability, and also make a firm bind to the foxing tape, so you can be in complete control of your board.
