vintage van's style #38 ~ US8

vintage van's style #38 sk8-hi

triple black sidestripe/suede/canvas

made in usa circa 1994

used

US8/UK7-7.5 (gum waffle outsole portion measures 27cm)

good used condition. sadly the rubber meeting the canvas both medial & laterally has cured/solidified & already shows widespread cracking. the previous owner has coated this area in glue which has helped however remains sticky. curiously the rubber meeting the crucial suede areas remains soft & flexible. the friction below, bumper & right waffle remain unaffected. the left waffle has hardened & become slick with hairline cracks. with wear however that top layer sands away & is supple underneath. wear at own risk