A low top, lace-up shoe, the Vans Era Pro is padded and lined for extra comfort, has waffle outsoles for a firmer grip, and rubber underlays for unrivalled durability. Vans' polyurethane-based ULTRACUSH HD sockliner keeps the foot close to the board (or to the street), yet won't pack out over timeâ€"providing our highest level of impact cushioning. The added DURACAP reinforcement rubber underlays in high-wear areas are engineered to withstand the abuse of the vans pro skate teamâ€"and by providing lasting durability, save everyday skateboarders time and money.