Vans Skate Era Skateboarding Shoe
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The Vans Skate Era hit the streets 50 years ago. Designed by skate pioneers, it was Vans' first shoe made for skateboarding. Available to shop in-store and online at No-Comply Skateshop in downtown Austin, TX, this Black/Grey colorway delivers the Era's trusted low-profile silhouette with performance-focused upgrades: a padded collar for ankle support, DuraCap™ underlay reinforcement in high-wear zones, and a grippy vulcanized rubber outsole that helped take skateboarding to the next level in the late '70s, now modernized with the latest skate tech for the next generation.
BLACK/GREY
Style: VN000ECRDE21
| Technical Component | Specification Detail |
|---|---|
| Design Heritage | Originally introduced in the late 1970s as Vans' first purpose-built skate shoe, co-designed by Tony Alva and Stacy Peralta, the Era has remained a foundational silhouette in skateboarding culture for over five decades. Out of the back catalog and back in the streets, today's Skate Era is reinforced and refined for the next generation. |
| Upper Construction | Built with a durable canvas and suede upper in a clean Black/Grey colorway, featuring a padded collar for enhanced ankle support and DuraCap™ rubber underlays in high-abrasion flip zones for unrivaled durability through the most demanding skate sessions. |
| Underfoot Architecture | Fitted with a double-wrap foxing tape construction and a cushioned insole for all-day comfort, keeping your foot close to the board for maximum feel and control during technical skating. |
| Outsole Traction | Features Vans' iconic vulcanized waffle outsole, delivering the proven multi-directional traction, flexibility, and raw boardfeel that has defined skate footwear since the Era's debut. |
WASH & CARE INSTRUCTIONS:
Gently brush away loose surface dirt and grip tape dust using a soft sneaker brush or a dry microfiber cloth. Spot clean the canvas panels with a mild soap solution and a soft brush; clean suede panels carefully using a dedicated suede eraser and brush, avoiding heavy water saturation to keep the nap from hardening. Allow the shoe to air dry naturally at room temperature away from direct sunlight or harsh artificial heat sources. Do not machine wash or tumble dry.
Shop the full collection of Vans Skateboarding Shoes online or visit us in-store at No-Comply Skateshop in downtown Austin, TX.


