"The Skate Slip-On Shoe takes Vans' laceless icon and adds the construction serious skating actually needs. A vulcanized sole keeps the ride flexible and close to the deck, and SickStick rubber grips through tricks and long sessions. PopCush cushioning absorbs impact that laced skate shoes usually take head-on, and DuraCap underlays reinforce the spots that wear out first. What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:""I didn't expect a slip-on to survive real skating, but the elastic panels hold my foot in place through every ollie without a single lace to tighten. My board feel stays exactly the same after a full session, laces or not."""