- Lizzie Armanto
- EcoCush™
- Tanneries That Have Been Rated Gold or Silver for Environmental Responsibility
- Duracap™
- SickStick™
- Chrome-Free Suede.
- Organic Cotton Fabric was Used on the Lining Material, Quarter-Panels, and Tongues.
- Flip-up Heel Pull Tabs.
- 3D DURACAP™ Sidestripe Under the Quarter-Panels.
- DURACAP™ Toecaps.
- EcoCush™ Foam Low-Profile Sockliner.
- Locked-in Universal fit.
- Micro Waffle Pattern Grip.
- Brand new Bottom Plate Utilizes Flex Grooves.
- Zonal Waffle Lugs.
- One-Piece Updated Foxing.
- Rounded Bottom Edge of Outsole Provides That Broken in Feel.
- VR3 Certified Blend of Organic Cotton, Natural Rubber, Biobased Foam, and Suede Sourced From Leather Working Group.
- Duracap™ Reinforced Rubber Underlays in High-Wear Areas.
- Performance fit Developed From 3D Scans of Lizzie’s Feet.
EcoCush™ – The EcoCush™ drop-in footbed consists of 70% biobased FATES™ foam, derived from plant-based oils without sacrificing performance. Provides all day comfort and support with a molded heel cup and arch shape. With 70% less Carbon Dioxide emissions than polyurethane, they also have no toxic solvents and heavy metals.
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