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Vans Old Skool

93

Great

Any color

$70 $50

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Vans Knu Skool

89

Good

Any color

$75 $52

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Adidas Busenitz

92

Great

Any color

$85 $45

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Vans UltraRange EXO

84

Bad

$100 $45

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Vans Slip-On

92

Great

$55

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Nike SB Vertebrae

96

Superb

$85 $67

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Vans Authentic

91

Great

$55

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Nike SB Force 58

92

Great

$81

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Nike SB Nyjah Free 2

92

Great

$92

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Vans SK8-Hi

92

Great

$75

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Vans Half Cab

86

Decent

$70 $40

Save 43%

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Vans Old Skool Pro

92

Great

$75 $52

Save 31%

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Vans Era

89

Good

$55 $40

Save 27%

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Vans Ave Pro

83

Bad

$100 $65

Save 35%

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Heel stack
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17.3 mm - 21.8 mm

17.3 mm 21.8 mm
Width / Fit
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- Wide (3)
91 mm - 96.8 mm

91 mm 96.8 mm
Toebox width
- Medium (5)
68.4 mm - 70.9 mm

68.4 mm 70.9 mm
Features
- Orthotic friendly (3)
- Lightweight (1)
- Removable insole (3)
Breathability
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Style
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- Minimalist (9)
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Heel to toe drop
- < 8 mm (4)
- 8 mm - 12 mm (1)
6.7 mm - 8.1 mm

6.7 mm 8.1 mm
Season
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- Fall (4)
Price
- < $90 (14)
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- $140 - $200 (14)
- > $200 (12)
- Cheap (11)
Width
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- Narrow (14)
Collection
- Adidas Originals (1)
- Nike SB (3)
- Vans UltraRange (1)
- Vans Old Skool (2)
- Nike Sb Nyjah (1)
- Adidas Skateboarding (1)
- Vans SK8-Hi (1)
- Vans Duracap (2)
- Vans UltraCush (2)
- Vans Rapidweld (2)
Audience score
- > 90 (9)
- 80-90 (5)
83 - 96

83 96
Color
Shock absorption
- Low (2)
33 SA - 53 SA

33 SA 53 SA
Outsole durability
- Good (1)
- Decent (2)
- Bad (2)
0.8 mm - 1.65 mm

0.8 mm 1.65 mm
Material
- Leather (2)
- Suede (8)
- Mesh (3)
- Canvas (6)
- Gum Sole (1)
- Vulc Sole (7)
- Cup Sole (3)
Toebox durability
- Good (3)
- Decent (2)
Stiffness
- Flexible (2)
7.9N - 9.5N

7.9N 9.5N
Inspired from
Heel padding durability
- Good (1)
- Decent (3)
- Bad (1)
Heel counter stiffness
- Flexible (1)
- Moderate (4)
Forefoot stack
- < 10 mm (1)
- 10 mm - 15 mm (4)
9.6 mm - 13.7 mm

9.6 mm 13.7 mm
Release date
- 2024 (4)
- 2023 (1)
- 2022 or older (9)
- Hide low stock (13)
- Hide previous models (14)
Top
- Low top (12)
- Mid top (1)
- High top (1)
Energy return
- Moderate (1)
- Low (1)
44.7% - 52.8%

44.7% 52.8%
Closure
- Laces (13)
- Slip-on (1)
Torsional rigidity
- Flexible (4)
- Moderate (1)
Traction
- Moderate (1)
- Low (1)
0.13 - 0.27

0.13 0.27
Technology
- OrthoLite (1)
Discount
- 50% - 70% (3)
- 30% - 50% (9)
- < 30% (14)
Deals
- On sale (11)
- Deals (10)
- Outlet (9)
- Under $100 (14)
- Under $50 (9)
Weight
- 10.6 oz - 12.3 oz (1)
- 12.3 oz - 14.1 oz (1)
- 14.1 oz - 15.9 oz (1)
- > 15.9 oz (2)
11.7 oz - 17.4 oz

11.7 oz 17.4 oz
Toebox height
- Low (1)
- Medium (3)
23 mm - 28.1 mm

23 mm 28.1 mm

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