What are the 6 features that Vans’ popular sneaker “Old School” boasts? And the hottest coordinates!

Vans “Old Skool” feature #3: “Different silhouettes depending on whether they were designed in Japan or the U.S.A.

Vans sneakers are available in both Japan and the U.S.A. The main difference is the shape of the toe. The main difference is the shape of the toe. The Japanese-planned sneakers have a more running shoe-like silhouette with an emphasis on ease of walking. The Japanese-standard Vans also feature the ® on the patch, as ABC Mart has acquired the trademark rights.

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The US version, on the other hand, has a flat outsole for a wider kicking surface when skating. This is a more authentic specification that is typical of Vans, which has deep ties with skating. The side stitching line on the toe side is also different.

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Vans “Old Skool” feature (4) “Vulcanized manufacturing method that combines practicality and retro design

The sole of the Old Skool is made using the vulcanized method, which is also the standard for low-tech sneakers. In this method, raw rubber is poured into the gap between the upper and the sole before it hardens and is bonded together, firmly adhering the different materials of canvas and rubber. The vulcanizing method was invented by Charles Goodyear in 1839. He is the father of Charles Goodyear II, who invented the Goodyear welt method used for authentic leather shoes. Compared to the cement method, in which the upper and sole are glued together by cement, the vulcanizing method, which glues the sole directly to the upper, is extremely durable and water-resistant, with almost no risk of the sole peeling off. The fact that they are still in use 180 years after their invention is the best proof of their perfection. In addition to its high level of practicality, the retro design of this manufacturing method has many strong fans.

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