Every Little Bit Helps. Every little bit helps, especially when it comes to sustainability for the world we live in. Making changes to the way we do things, even small ones, can add up to a big impact. This is the approach we took with our latest model from Vans Surf: the new Circle Vee™. Vans looked at every little bit that goes into making a shoe and made adjustments—from the one-piece knitted upper to the all-new, sculpted for all-day comfort, EcoCush™ bio-based foam drop-in footbed and the EcoWaffle™ rubber outsole. As part of this collection, we’re also partnering with the Ocean Conservancy, a global organization focused on protecting the oceans we love and enjoy, and will be donating $1 for every Circle Vee product sold, with a minimum of $25,000 donated to the Tides Foundation. All these thoughtful choices add up to a big move in the right direction for the ocean and surfers everywhere.
- ECOCUSH™ INSOLE: The brand new EcoCush™ drop-in footbed is made from 70% biobased (in accordance to ASTM D6866-16 standard) FATES™ foam, derived from plants without sacrificing performance. This new footbed provides ultimate all-day comfort and support with a molded heel cup and arch shape.
- ECOWAFFLE™ OUTSOLE: This is an all-new rubber compound from responsibly sourced natural rubber instead of petroleum-derived synthetic rubber. This new rubber compound was developed and engineered to maintain the grip and durability Vans has been known for since’66.
- ORGANIC COTTON BLEND UPPERS: The Circle Vee upper knit is made of 48% organic cotton, 47% hemp, and 5%nylon, giving this forward-thinking shoe a natural, classic Vans DNA look and feel while designed to reduce waste in production compared to Vans’ traditional cut and sew uppers. All linings are made with 50% organic cotton / 50% recycled cotton and laces with 100% natural jute fibers.
