VANS SKATE - HALF CAB WAFFLECUP SHOE (DICK RIZZO TRANSLUCENT SIDEWALL BLACK / BLUE)

Elevate your session with a perfect blend of technical design and personal heritage in the Vans Skate Half Cab Wafflecup Dick Rizzo Edition. From East Coast spots to rough street blocks worldwide, Vans team rider Dick Rizzo has relied on the iconic mid-top silhouette for years. This signature release upgrades Steve Caballero’s legendary 1992 design with Vans' Wafflecup underfoot construction, dressed in the official Dick Rizzo Translucent Sidewall Black / Blue colorway with a mix of suede, leather, and ripstop panels.

Dick has infused this custom layout with deeply personal design details, including a custom photo of his street photography printed directly across the footbed and a signature "Rizzo" stamp on the heel.

Technical Specifications & Product Details

• Brand: Vans Skate Classics Collection

• Pro Rider: Dick Rizzo Signature Colorway

• Model Style: Skate Half Cab Wafflecup

• Colorway: Dick Rizzo Translucent Sidewall Black / Blue

• Style Code: VN000D9ZY49

• Upper Material: Premium Suede, Leather, and Ripstop Panels

• Outsole: Wafflecup™ Hybrid Sole

• Rubber Compound: SickStick™ Gum Rubber

• Internal Reinforcements: DuraCap™ Underlays & LuxLiner™ Stabilizers

• Cushioning Technology: PopCush™ Energy-Return Footbeds

Hybrid Wafflecup Construction & Reinforcements

This updated mid-top is designed to deliver modern impact protection while retaining the flexibility of a traditional vulc shoe:

• Vans Hybrid Wafflecup™ Outsole: Delivers the best of both worlds: the arch support, heel stability, and cupsole durability needed for heavy stair sets, combined with the forefoot boardfeel, flex, and traction of a vulcanized shoe.

• Heavy-Duty Ripstop Panels: Crafted with ripstop canvas panels integrated into premium leather and suede overlays. This material choice helps prevent tearing, reduces panel stretch, and adds extra durability against aggressive street spots.

• Locked-In LuxLiner™ Stability: Outfitted with an internal LuxLiner elastic tongue-stabilizing strap system paired with molded heel counters. This design locks your foot securely over the footbed, reducing internal slip and improving response during complex flip tricks.

• Hidden Stash Pocket: Stays true to underground skate tradition with a low-profile, functional stash pocket built directly into the padded tongue lining.

Impact Cushioning & Durability

Built to absorb heavy landing forces and extend the lifespan of your footwear against aggressive griptape friction:

• PopCush™ Impact Cushioning: Premium energy-return insoles that absorb shock during heavy impacts. This compound resists packing out, keeping your legs fresh through extended street or park sessions without deadening your board feel.

• DuraCap™ Structural Underlays: High-abrasion zones across the toe box and side panels are reinforced with a tough DuraCap rubber layer beneath the suede. This provides a secondary line of defense against flick friction, significantly extending the life of the shoe.

• High-Grip SickStick™ Compound: Grounded by Vans' sticky proprietary gum rubber compound molded into the iconic waffle tread pattern. Deeper knurl texturing on the toe bumpers and higher side walls deliver instant grip and a classic heritage look.

Product Summary

The Vans Skate Half Cab Wafflecup Dick Rizzo Translucent Sidewall Black / Blue is the premier choice for core skateboarders, technical street riders, and footwear collectors who want uncompromised durability mixed with deep cultural style. By matching a premium leather, suede, and ripstop mid-top upper with hybrid Wafflecup construction, DuraCap underlays, and custom Rizzo photography graphics, Vans delivers a highly responsive skate shoe built to protect deeper, flick cleaner, and last longer.

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