Named after Japan’s iconic high speed trains

letting you slash

molded heel counter

stable platform for maximum skin traction on steep

Vans Skate Half Cab in Black and White snowboarding Named after Japan’s iconic highThe Half Cab. Classic for a Reason. The Vans Skate Half Cab is one of those shoes that has earned its spot on the wall. It has the familiar mid top look, the right amount of padding, and that broken in Vans feel skaters keep coming back to. This Skate version keeps the classic Half Cab shape, but adds the stuff that matters when you are actually skating: better cushioning, better grip, and more durability in the spots that usually get cooked first.