Vans Unisex The Lizzie Shoes

Currently, Lizzie Armanto is the only woman with her name in exclusive skateboarding tennis, but her intention was not to do skate tennis for women. Instead, I wanted to offer something totally different for a wider variety of skateboarders, whose needs were not being met. So when we made Lizzie's first exclusive skateboarding tennis shoes, we listened carefully to her ideas and also what she needed to evolve. The result is our most inclusive tennis so far. Lizzie wanted tennis shoes that represented her completely, from a narrower fit that would adapt to the shape of her foot, to a thinner outsole, to achieve a closer connection with her skateboard and greater flexibility.

he impact cushioning of typical skate tennis made Lizzie feel as if she were floating above her skateboard, so Vans created a new, more discreet template to eliminate the sensation. Lizzie tennis shoes are also made with a new vulcanized finish, a more discreet side trim, rounded and exposed outsole edges and flexible grooves for a more stable and comfortable feeling. In addition, the universal fit has the perfect EcoCush™ cushioning, which allows a greater number of skaters to increase the feeling of connection with their skateboard.

And to complete the design, a DURACAP™ tip and a 3D embossed Sidestripe offer greater durability to the areas of most wear, while the completely new sole with micro waffle design and Sick-Stick™ rubber offers maximum grip. Because Lizzie is also passionate about preserving our planet, her exclusive tennis shoes received the Vans VR3 Checkerboard Globe designation, which means that they follow the strict guidelines of footwear materials in all the main components used and that they have been designed and made to make their carbon footprint smaller compared to Vans canvas tennis shoes.