vintage van's style #38 ~ US8.5 ? style #78 easy(?) producing my own shoes always

producing my own shoes always seemed like a distant dream however when your bread & butter are expensive shoes discountinued over 20 years ago

this area will crack however is isolated & the majority is still soft & flexible & importantly near the toe crease areas

5/7 (waffle portion outsole measures 26

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(gum waffle portion outsole measures 28

vintage van's style #38 ~ US8.5 ? style #78 easy(?) producing my own shoes alwaysvintage van's style #38 sk8 hi navy suede canvas made in usa circa 1994 used US8. 5? UK7. 5 8? (gum waffle outsole portion measures 27. 5cm) decent used condition. the white rubber is dry & crusty rather than being hard & remains soft & malleable. significant wear reveals rubber erosion rather than cracking which may continue. the stitching on the medial left toe has given way & exposes the insole. upon lacing however this should not significantly