Vans Zahba

Meet the Zahba: a low-profile, easy-to-wear, sport-inspired skate shoe made with an eye toward sustainability. Built on a last with comfortable underfoot contours and a refined fit, the Zahba blends sustainable materials with the performance features that skateboarders demand. The Zahba outsole is made with SickStick™ natural rubber sourced from farms that follow proven sustainable practices with the intention of reducing impacts on people and the planet. This cupsole is combined with a dual-density VR3Cush™ midsole made with at least 50% biobased EVA foam partially derived from plants. By purchasing this product, you are supporting Leather Working Group certified tanneries. Textiles are made with 100% recycled PET or organic cotton. Add in DURACAP™-reinforced panels where you need it and athletic-inspired mesh for a lightweight, breathable upper, and you've got the perfect blend of comfort and upgraded performance.

Upper:

• Materials include durable suede panels in high-wear areas, lightweight mesh that is breathable and durable, and perforations for added breathability.
• A DURACAP™ toe cap made of suede reinforced with recycled rubber offers added durability.
• The recycled internal heel counter delivers an improved heel fit, while heel pulls allow for easy on-and-off.

Outsole:

• A low-profile, three-quarter SickStick™ rubber cupsole encases a dual-density midsole construction with zonal tread design.
• The midsole is made of at least 50% biobased foam designed for flexibility and boardfeel.
• The dual-density zone is made of at least 50% biobased foam with an all-new ImpactWaffle™ tread.

Sockliner:

• The 98% recycled foam sockliner means additional comfort added on top of a molded midsole.