Alright, to start off, I’ll show you guys some colorways they come in.
Cyan
Brown/Yellow
Purple/Flannel
Black/Red Flannel
Brown/Green
And many more!
These shoes come in many attractive colorways, as you can see. Ranging from plaid, to mono colors like the all Cyan ones, to two tone colorways. With such a variety, I’m sure everyone can find a colorway they like.
Features:
-Tony Trujillo’s sixth pro shoe
-Premium suede and corduroy upper
-Premium suede and flannel upper
-Custom pro graphics
-Low-profile silhouette
-Classic vulcanized waffle sole
-High-grade PU footbed
Sizes 6-13
Price
These are about average compared to most other Vans shoe prices. These will cost you between $55-65 at most online stores, and skate shops.
Where To Buy?
These are pretty popular right now, so you shouldn’t have a hard time finding them online, or at skate shops. Some of the online stores that carry them are as listed:
www.ccs.com
www.plusskateshop.com
www.buyskateshoes.com
www.libertyboardshop.com
www.activerideshop.com
I’m sure there’s more, so if these stores don’t have the color that you want, Google is always very helpful in finding what you want.
Vans TNT 4 Black/White Shoe Review
First Impressions
I loved the look when I first saw them. Their vulcanized gum sole, simple, yet attractive black/white colorway, and just having the name “Vans” on them made them irresistible. The only part I wasn’t liking too much was when I tried them on at the skate shop, they felt very thin, but comfortable. I got them regardless because that wasn’t a good enough reason to not try them out in my opinion.
Comfort
Although with a lightly padded tongue, and heel collar, these are exceptionally comfortable. The tongue is padded just enough to comfort/protect your foot, but not feel like it’s a huge pillow. Only a few walks in them until they were fully broken in too, which was a good thing to see right away after purchasing them. I particularly like the way these shoes are padded. They have just enough padding where your foot is comfortable, but doesn’t feel like it’s being squished by padding from the side panels.
Grip
From all the Vans shoes I have skated, I was expecting nothing less of the second to none quality Vans waffle grip is known for. But compared to my other gum-soled Vans, these were a disappointment for sure. The waffle grip started to flatten out within two weeks from mild skating. The grip is decent still, even with the thread being half gone, but it just didn’t last like my other previous pairs of Vans. I’ve heard from others that the “new” Vans grip (with the little triangle in the arch, like this one) wears down quicker, so maybe this is evidence that this is true. Anyways, the shoe has great grip, but doesn’t last too long.
Impact
There is nothing but this insole embedded in the shoe. Though the insole is very thick, and cushioned like all the other TNT shoe series, it’s just not enough when doing 7 stairs or more. Compared to the insole of the other TNT models, I’d say it’s about the same in terms of how protective it is against preventing heel bruises. If you want more cushioning, just make sure to insert another insole, or buy a Dr. Scholls gel pad for better protection, and you’re set. It worked for me with keeping the heel bruises away, so I’m sure it will do the same for you.
Boardfeel
This shoe was very thin to begin with as I previously stated, and only got thinner each session. At the beginning the sole was about 1 1/2 inches thick, and is now about an inch, if that. Though this gives off excellent boardfeel, it’s a sole waiting to give you foot pain/heel bruises. I like it since it’s plenty to feel the concave of your board, and then some. Overall very good, but gives you the “barefoot” skating feel if you don’t put a extra insole after awhile.
Durability
I’ve been skating these on, and off since last summer, and since then, these have held their own nicely. Having not applied Shoe-Goo or any other adhesive until just recently, that hole is nothing for the amount of skating I’ve done in these. It took about a good 2 weeks of 2-hour sessions before any little hole started to form. Now once a little hole started to form, it got bigger after each week. Overall though, I was very pleased for how well it lasted for a suede shoe.
Overall
Like all shoes, these have their ups, and downs. In my opinion, this shoe is purchased by the person of their personal preference. I like having boardfeel, and nothing extra in terms of bulkiness, so this was the right shoe for me. But if you need that airbag, gel pad, or whatever cushioning it is, this might not be the shoe you’re looking for. It’s has decent durability, comfort, and an outstanding amount of boardfeel from the time you get them until the time you’re done with them. Although not too cushioned to prevent heel bruises, and other foot pain, if you do happen to purchase them, just put in another insole and they’re ready to skate.
