vintage van's style #98 ~ US10.5 style #57 metropolis the internal heel counter was

the internal heel counter was bent however shows no sign of cracking internally

red quarters

all rubber remains soft & flexible despite minimal separation from uppers & stress cracking

these may fir somewhat wider compared to normal authentics & how the hemp scene holds up with normal use over time is an unknown

the rubber is dry but remains soft & flexible

vintage van's style #98 ~ US10.5 style #57 metropolis the internal heel counter wasvintage van's style #98 slip on black white checkerboard, white made in usa circa 1995 used US10. 5 UK9. 5 10 (gum waffle outsole portion measures 28. 7cm) very good used condition. all rubber remains soft & flexible with minimal separation from uppers & minor stress cracking. both elastic gussets on both shoes have been removed by hand with very good execution. this will give more width across forefoot & is an easy repair.