All Vans Skate Classics come with Duracap reinforced materials, which consist of rubber underlays that are strategically placed in areas of the shoe that wear down quicker while skating. Vans originally introduced Duracap technology in their Pro shoes, where the standard Vans Classics do not include Duracap underlays. Vans Skate Classics also ultilize a deeper knurl texture on the toe bumpers and a higher sidewall, where the Pro and Classic shoes do not. Literally WORN one time! Shoot me an offer!