The Vans Pro Skate Slip-on / Checkerboard isn't your usual checkboard surf-store vans, when you see the word Pro or Skate in the title, expect to see some serious advances in footwear technology, allowing the wearer to reach maximum progression day in and day out. 

Completely redesigned, the all-new Skate Classics line delivers more of what you need to enable maximum progression. Made with a fully revised upper, moulded heel counter, locked-in tongue straps, and a recut of the DURACAP™ underlay, the Vans Pro Skate Slip-on / Checkerboard offers an essential fit that is more breathable and durable where you need it most. The two-part foxing, featuring a tougher toe knurl, ensures heightened board contact, and the redesigned gum rubber sole that made Vans famous has been further elevated with the SICKSTICK™ rubber compound plus an internal heel shank to deliver more grip, more feel, more support, and more durability. Along with a new sidewall finish, POPCUSH™ sock liners for superior cushioning and impact protection, and a sleek checkerboard flag, the new Vans Pro Skate Slip-on / Checkerboard gives you the iconic look you want with all the performance benefits that real rollers demand. They are made with sturdy canvas uppers featuring the iconic Vans checkerboard print.