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makes a video 10:01 long, but doesnt put any midroll ads in, a real people's man

The vault shoes aren't really supposed to be more durable, they're just supposed to be closer to how original vans were made (and looked) . The pros are their more durable shoes.

I would literally pay money to see a pair of the Defcon Vans cut in half and examined. They are supposedly made with "warrior suede" - some kind of waterproof, oil-resistant, and fire retardant super suede. Plus the highest level of quality control that vans offers. Aside from being complete unobtanium considering they sell out within 10 seconds every time they release a new model, they are really cool styling wise. Some of the sickest footwear on the market as far as I'm concerned. But I've always been curious if any of their claims are legit considering the few pairs I've seen in real life have had some goofy looking imperfections right out of the box.

I see an Adidas box in the background. Can't wait for the review of the Stan Smiths

lmao this dude is just pulling the curtain back on every consumer shoe we have ever purchased. jesus no one is safe our blind consumerism has led us down the path of paying for trash materials and barely upgraded premium models of shoes. keep up the great work!!

never had my vans fail like that. They usually fail around toe box where the tape will separate where the foot bends.I heel drag a lot, so even with all the damage the bottom never come off like that.

i got a pair of chuck 70s cause of u and i love them keep cutting up shit!

Ever thought of putting leather jackets to the test? Would love to see that.

There are plenty of Vault shops that offer free shipping, and you can offer find heavy discounts on Vault stuff. Love my Vault stuff, and the "Pro" line stuff as well.

I just like how the vaults look and feel more and the suede quality is definitely noticeable between the two

footwear designer here, I have a pair of Vans Vault OG Half Cab Lx’s. I haven’t had the outsole start separating from the midsole, although one issue is that the midsole’s outermost tape tends to loosen up over time due to creasing. love this dissection by the way.

Your channel is one of the only things getting me through this quarantine. I've been going to and from work other than that, and the entire time (and then some) I've been wearing a pair of crevo boots. I've actually had them for about 2 years now, and they haven't given me any problems after months of hard wear. For $95, I'd love to see you cut them in half.

I just bought my first vans since I was a youngling. They were on sale and bought them so quick I didn't realize they were some sort of winter vans. Now I have to wait till the fall at least to try them out. They don't have any shiny leather. They have soft plaid cloth where the cheap leather is on the vaults. They're also really thick everywhere. This will definitely be warm for the winter.

Another suggestion: I'd love to see a breakdown on the Veja leather sneakers - especially as they brand themselves as being more environmentally sustainable

Love this channel. You should cut in half some very puffy skate shoes like the DC Lynx OG or an Osiris D3. Those are just a couple of examples, but there are plenty of puffy skate shoes being re-released nowadays.

Never owned a pair of the Vault Vans but based on this I’d still opt for the Pro models line of Vans. Those models have the best quality/durability I’ve seen and don’t wear through the heels

I just discovered your channel and I LOVE how thorough you are! So interesting! I subscribed.

I love the Vault's! I have several pairs and would never buy the standard Sk8 Hi's any more. I agree with you-the differences are slight-but well worth it. Especially the leather liner and the more comfortable footbed. I also like them much more aesthetically. They just look like a nicer shoe.

hey maybe next time open some new balance made in the usa like 990 v5 could be fun ;)

On every pair of Vans I've ever owned, the binding tape stuff near the big toe always breaks and separates from the canvas, then on the other side near the pinkie toe. Usually I wear them until the sole on the heel wears through. I sometimes get mild separation of the sole like you mentioned but for me the rubber wears through before that becomes an issue.

I've never had a pair of Vans fail at the heel. I always wear mine out at the ball of the foot. Usually the sides split where the foot bends and/or I literally wear a hole through the sole.

I really enjoy your style of video. No techno intro nor flashing lights. Your introverted style is relaxing.

okay i didn’t search for this, but i’m honestly mesmerized

Definitely check out the Vans Chima Pro 2. I've found them to be insanely durable and as someone flat footed who dealt with the pain of Vans w/o inserts... They're WAY more comfortable to boot.

I find these videos fascinating. Thanks!

This is the first video I've ever seen by this guy and I found really interesting. I thought it was satisfying when he was tearing the shoes apart. These videos are cool

Awesome videos. Great insight on what going on in the inside.

Fun fact that: Vietnam made those Vans vault but in Vietnam we couldn't buy those

I own both the navy and black pair of the Vaults. Heck, most of my collection is situated around them. They're worth every penny, and you can always find certain styles on sale.

cut up a pair of bass weejuns! I'm curious about the leather quality at its price point especially as its a heritage brand that produces their product overseas now

I love me some vans vaults! I definitely do like em more than regular vans, thanks for pointing out the differences!

I've got a pair of normal grey vans for like 4 years at least, and since they were quite beaten up and I wanted a flat shoe so it naturally became my workout sneaker. I bought another full white vans and only realised my grey vans were quite dirty. I cleaned it up only to realise how durable they were. Although the mid soles beside my toes were separated and needs to be reglued, but that can be fixed easily.

Is there Palladium boots at the back? Would be great to see them cut in half!

Do a Golden Goose one. I would love to see the construction of those

I got the white Vault Oldskools, back in 2017. I wore them everyday almost. The sole has minimal drags, and I only stopped wearing them because, I scratched the side of the sneaker, but other than that, it's still amazing.

I have 2 vault by vans pairs and both opened on the sides just like regular vans, they’re kind of overpriced for what you get, but they’re reallyyy comfy! If you can get them on sale it is worth, the style is even better than regulars!

Liking Toast‘s harness. Is he a professional model?

I’ll add that there are 2 types of Vans vault tiers. There’s the true to the original model (which is the one reviewed here) and another one that is used for collaborations (boutique exclusive colors and other brands). The collab model ranges from $90-120 but is much higher quality than the “regular” vault model.

I get a really positive vibe off this guy. Genuine man this is

This guy is doing the lords work

This is such an awesome channel! With an awesome down to earth dude! 👍

Wow Weston! Great video yet again !

Hey man I just want to say thank you for the maverick leather company you gave out a while ago. I wasnt sure what to expect going into it but it was good leather thank you again.

Lol 😂 I love your cat's little harness

Hey man, been living the videos! My wife has been watching with me and has asked for an Uggs video lol

Would you consider cutting open hiking boots? I need a new pair and whenever I go shopping, I'm stymied by the prices and would love to know which ones have the best inner construction. Thanks.

Would be interested in seeing you break down New Rock goth/alt boots. I personally love them and am interested to see how good they actually are, given they're well over 300 Euros.

A shoe dissection show finally 👟 🥾

That was really thorough!!! My oh my! Thanks

thanks for these videos! i love collecting shoes it really helps me with my choices! :)

Would you ever consider cutting open some Off White Vulcs? I’m just curious of what’s inside of those.

Love your videos! If you can, do some "weather-proofed" shoe comparisons! I have the North Face collab Vans and it didn't last as long as a pair of Pro Skates with transparent outsoles. Thanks for preventing a Doc Marten purchase too!

Thanks for the breakdown! Always so informative, and your personal input is the biggest takeaway for me in your vids. Never had that sole separation on the heel before. Maybe it’s from different foot weight distribution?

Great video as always!! I’d love to see you review the Thursday Boot Company boots

Thanks for doing this!

Once again great video! TY

Awesome review! I didn't know about this line

The small subtle difference in the styling on the vaults make them look so much better imo. Worth it and still cheap compared to boutique Nikes

Keep up the awesome work!

Loving it!

I've been a collector, seller, and skater of Vans Syndicate, Vault, Anaheim, General Release, you name it. I've examined them thoroughly. The most important factor for durability comes down to the rubber compounds they use for the waffle and which factory they are produced in. The craftsmanship varies depending on this and you can refer to the 2-3 letter code on the waffle sole. The foxing and overall shape was always great from DT, HF, and ZDC soles. The IFC and ICC foxing and waffle materials always shredded and wore down faster, they often came horribly misshapen from the factory and felt like garbage the entire time I'd skate them.

I used to wear nothing but Vans, but something happened along the way. In high school back in 1996 I had “Old School Hightops” and they lasted 3 freakin years. As an adult about 10 years ago I got my favorite high school shoe again and they were falling apart in about 3 months with much easier mileage. Vans have turned into crap, and I am not sure what exactly changed, but something definitely did. The binding tape was coming off on the front row box, the sole was peeling off the back as you described, and the canvass was tearing at the stitches on the outside portion of one of the shoes. They were purchased at a Vans store in case that matters to anyone.

As the Chuck 70s, I love the available color ways of Vans Vault, a bit more vintage vibe

Suggestion: I would love to see a comparison between Uggs and other brands like Bearpaw! Love your channel!

hey something off topic.... just bought a new watch.... and am looking for new straps. Perhaps a good idea for Rose Anvil to also make watch straps?

Where did you get the vault OG sk8 hi’s? I have been looking for that specific colorway 🤔

Super interesting, thanks!

Thanks for the in depth review❤👍

I saw the vault old skool vans and I loved them because the white is an off white, more vintage look

I would like to see a Sk8-hi Pro cut in half. There is so much going on in them compare to regular Sk8-hi's. I would like to know if the sole is thicker and so on =)

The pro versions have some Duracap reinforcements and are meant to be the more durable versions of the shoes. They are usually $5-$10 more than the classic styles (More in line with the pricing of the comfycush shoes.) Also, most pro shoes have removable Ultracush insoles. (I think all pro shoes have removable insoles, but some may be the "Popcush" like some Rowan pros. I never took the time to figure out what that was lol)

Those wallets looked class at then end!

Heeey Rose Anvil your channel & videos are truly amazing !!! Please do and make comparison between the Nike Cortez CLASSIC and Nike Cortez BASIC LEATHER, as i know they have a different leather from the outside part, but i'm super curious what's inside of those shoes and which one has a better quality

Just curious. Does the 2-ply canvas seem completely glued together? Like every inch of the canvas? Or just certain areas / edges? I haven't worn Vans in a long time and started wearing them again to ease my way to barefoot shoes (and away from expensive sneakers that I typically bought since times are tough $), or if not barefoot, just Vans. That said, I bought leather Vans. I think the top coating is super thick... Very not breathable. Never had stinky feet until wearing these. I've been wearing Ultraboosts for so many years... So just trying to find some affordable vulcanized sneakers that's breathable. Hoping the canvas isn't just lathered in glue, I can't imagine that being breathable. And I won't be able to find out until I've long passed my ability to return the pair. I'm already $50 down (I guess Im sorta venting my frustration too haha sorry for the rant) Any insight would be appreciated. Thanks! Always find these vids interesting! I love researching stuff

Is that a stan smith at the back? When are you cutting those open? Thanks

I love your Devon rex. I'm a big fan.

I think you should do your abrasion tests (what you do with leather) but for the outsoles!

I wonder if there is a different on the inside of lowtop and hightop vans I really want to know

I really want that wallet. It looks so cool + I love vans

My favorite vans have to be the half cab pros they don’t really blow out on the bottom for me and have a really nice removable insole. I’d love to see those done on your channel

i have a pair od sk8 hi iwth checkered pattern from the Anaheim collection, and they are very similar to these vault ones. They have to plastic piece on the inside (its called ultra-cush) and a higher foxing tape

Hey man could you do a foamposite cut in half? Cheers!

I was curious if there was a weight difference, I used to love my vans xlt because of how lite they were.

Thanks for the video! I didn’t even know there were “higher quality” vans. What if you tried to do a boot from Allen Edmonds? I feel it would be an interesting video!

Dope vid man, I know the Stan smith's are on the way but I'd love to see you separate the superstars with the shell toes.

I’ve got a really nice pair of van doren vans, but the sole is completely destroyed. Is it even possible to resole vans? I’m struggling to find any videos of this. Could you maybe make one?

These videos are absolutely great. However, in the future can you consider making videos disecting and examining the qualify of popular women's shoes as well? It would be interesting to see how justified designers are in their prices.

I was just wondering about the difference between the Vault and SK8 Hi. Now I know. Thank you for this vid and great content.😎👍😍🤟🙌

I wonder if the pro model sk8 Hi's are better than the vault series?

where do i even find the vans vault shoes. i look for them and i can’t find them

Interesting that regulars have wider heal and side connection of laces portion to the side binding. I would assume for long term ware regulars are designed better

bought my vaults used for 15 dollars im happy to see that i got a good deal for them

In my personal experience,vault are much more comfortable than the original version(not as comfortable as the pro series,it’s not bouncy,but won’t hurt your feet neither) plus they last longer than the original and never really fall apart like the original tend to. The less durable canvas inside makes the shoes feels nicer on foot. If you’re willing to spend the extra money I will say go for it.

Your teardowns are great! very important to watch you before to spend money in a pair of sneakers, sometimes we bought based on the store attendants, but a lot of times we get a trendy trash shoes. Do you think will be possible to cut ina a half a pair of onitsuka tigers? I have a pair of those and looks weak, but actually are pretty strong. Great Chanel!

Had mine years , great boot

Great video! The Vans wallets look great too! Have you ever considered cutting up some cowboy boots? Maybe Tecovas or some Ariats?

Do you think its worth getting the Vans ski8 pro that has extra comfort? Are they made strong and durable? I don't want to buy the vans ski8 pro if its just gonna fall apart within two months or so.

The cutting is ASMR for me lol

Awesome transparency in your videos, any chance you'll start throwing in some premium dress shoes in these? I'd love to see some Allen Edmonds vs Bostonian vs Aldo's etc just to see where the diminishing returns really exist in these brands.