Halfcabs.. the new Dunks?

[rhythmandsound]

I think they should do a shoe or two without the half cab patch. I hate it for some reason. I mean, I know what shoe I'm wearing.

do you realized how EASY it would be to cut the patch off, but how completely RETARDED it would be if you did that? this place is killing me

[homi29]

do you realized how EASY it would be to cut the patch off, but how completely RETARDED it would be if you did that? this place is killing me

quoted for truth

[eastcoastrider27]

I think the half cabs have alot of potential.. it COULD become the new dunk if vans marketed it properly. In fact, the whole classic series could be "new dunks".

Why would anyone want Half Cabs to be the new dunk? Oversaturated market with lackluster colorways, crappy materials, and perceived limitedness...That's not a good look for Cabs.

I feel you can only wear half cabs if you skate, or have skated extensively in your past.

To an extent I agree. To me the Half Cab is more than just a sneaker, it has a certain nostalgia to it that represents skateboarding. I'm not going to hate on someone who wears a pair of Cabs and doesn't skate, but I think it's lame if people start to hoard them just because they've become the new "it" shoe.

Does Caballero still make anything off of these?

I was thinking about this the other day. I'm sure he probably does. I don't see why he wouldn't. He and Vans seemed to have a good relationship over the years, so I'm sure he's getting paid.

For those who skated half cabs before. How are they compared to sbs? Do they have good boardfeel? I've been skating sbs and it's too expensive!

This makes me sad. Of course Half Cabs are good skate shoes. They've been around for fifteen years (longer if you consider the full Cabs). Good board feel? Let's just say there is a reason every skate shoe manufacturer is producing shoes with vulcanized soles now.

I really hope Half Cabs don't become the new dunk, but I think that's the direction it's heading. I mean, I like the fact that half cabs are popular, because that means they'll produce these dope colorways with the updated construction. But when people start buying them just cause people on SF say they're cool it starts to get wack.

I think the Syndicate line as a whole has contributed to the Vans hoopla. Before Syndicate, nerds were just wearing slip-ons. Now you've got people clamoring for Eras, Chukkas, Cabs, Sk8-Hi's, etc. Don't get me wrong, I love Syndicate, but it seems to be following the Nike tradition of generating hype through limited releases and artist collaborations.

Whatever though. This shit happens all the time. It's always sad to see something you love gain mass appeal. But people will eventually move on to the next big thing.

[khaltire]

I feel you can only wear half cabs if you skate, or have skated extensively in your past.

i guess this is supposed to be true for dunk sbs as well? luckily, I skate in mine and im not a poser... but still, obviously its not true, most skate shoes are worn just by regular kids... then again, most skate shoes are fat and ugly (like the half cabs imo)

[Caps Lock]

Skateboarding in half cabs kill my feet, its anything you jump down more than 5 stairs will make your feet implode or something. Their great shoes for like not jumping down things and stuff.

[Heroshima]

Skateboarding in half cabs kill my feet, its anything you jump down more than 5 stairs will make your feet implode or something. Their great shoes for like not jumping down things and stuff.

I put gel insoles or whatever in mine, works wonders..Great board feel/control and extra cushioning, win freakin win!

[doctorgnar]

Whatever though. This shit happens all the time. It's always sad to see something you love gain mass appeal. But people will eventually move on to the next big thing.

I hear you man. This is kind of the way it's always been with skateboarding and skate culture fading in and out of the "mainstream." The worst part is that in the last few years it's been just skate fashion - sneakers - that have been embraced and not skateboarding itself. So basically something is taken completely out of context and the important part is forgotten about - as will be the case if Half-cabs ever get blown into "dunk-status."

Either way, for those of us who actually skate and knew about them before Supreme put them out - for the second time - they will be forever unfuckwithable. Let everyone else enjoy them for now.

[hype_killz]

there's so many vans, especially authentics, cause they're such basic shoes that look good with just about any style and any fit.

[Sayword]

Dunks were basketball shoes and have been in the hip-hop culture way before they were "embraced" by skate boarders/ punk rockers.

[Guest DUM]

^Yeah, but honestly the comparison is more between Nike SB's and Vans.

[Sayword]

I feel you.

[doctorgnar]

^Yeah, but honestly the comparison is more between Nike SB's and Vans.

Thanks.

Edit: Yeah, scratch that, I don't really give a shit.

[wild style]

Lighten up, they are only sneakers.

[Sayword]

Any pics of Full cabs(since I don't know what they are originally called)? Are vans planning on releasing some?

[wild style]

It's a cold world.

[cheapmuthafukr]

yeah... i want full cabs...

and the dunk comparison is kinda right, since there has been full cabs, half cabs, and lo cabs. halfs and los out now... fulls need to be re-released.

[RutanSB]

I had a chance to get full cabs in my size for 30 bucks shipped about a month ago in great condition off ebay, i can't believe i passed those up..

[johnmilner]

I don't know why anyone would want a pair of these, unless it was purely for historical/collector purposes; there was a reason everyone cut them down in the first place.

[johnmilner]

yeah... i want full cabs...

and the dunk comparison is kinda right, since there has been full cabs, half cabs, and lo cabs. halfs and los out now... fulls need to be re-released.

Lows don't count, completely different shoe...

[drofhiphopology]

i think they are so ugly and yet another af1-esque toebox doesn't help either. I know people here enjoy them, but to me they are no different from all the af1 spoofs by fubu, reebok, or whatever they are with the shaq logo on the side.

So yea, they ain't seeing dunks in no time.

you are an idiot.

vans did not make the half cab to copy the air force one.

[drofhiphopology]

i don't think the sydicate line was released for purely hype purposes. the construction and feel is different for regular vs syndicate.

[fg0d]

Interested in buying some half cabs. Do they have black on black colorways? Maybe some croc ones?

[champagne_bubblebath]

in three years, dunks will be the new dunks.

[soraanaam]

nope. just dont see that happening

[seaskull]

Please bring back the full cab.... and of course Airwalk Prototype "Tailslide" (with lace savers)... and the world will be a better place.

[MilSpex]

i think they are so ugly and yet another af1-esque toebox doesn't help either. I know people here enjoy them, but to me they are no different from all the af1 spoofs by fubu, reebok, or whatever they are with the shaq logo on the side.

So yea, they ain't seeing dunks in no time.

whats wrong with an AF1 esque toebox?

besides the closest in appearance they come to any nike shoe is a delta force

[backinthetrees]

no luck with the white ones mils..

theyre dropping some white's in fall for the new bullet-proof pack though, so dont sleep!

sam, what size do you need? i cld try to pick one up for you.

[seaskull]

Them all white cabs are maddd evil...

[MilSpex]

here's whats coming.. this material will be easier to keep clean too.

dope. what was the material used on the last drop? until fall is looong to wait.

[MilSpex]

sam, what size do you need? i cld try to pick one up for you.

its cool, should be able to get them here. thanks anyway.