Vans and Montreal’s Dime unveil the Vans Skate Era Stub, a logical evolution of a skateboarding classic that fuses deep-rooted heritage with modern style.
First introduced in 1976 as Style 95, the original Era was the first skate shoe designed with skaters, by skaters. With its padded collar, reinforced heel, and heavyweight canvas, the Era became the blueprint for performance-driven skate footwear.
Nearly five decades later, that evolutionary spirit continues with the Skate Era Stub, a brand-new silhouette debuting for Fall 2025. Built on modern proportions, it’s equipped with Vans Skateboarding’s most advanced performance technologies:
- SickStick™ rubber for exceptional grip and boardfeel
- PopCush™ insoles for superior impact protection and energy return
- Duracap™ reinforcements for long-lasting durability in high-wear areas
The launch is anchored by a new campaign featuring Conor Neeson (MC of the Dime Glory Challenge), Max Wasangu, Una Farrar, Alexis Lacroix, and Leon Chapdelaine.
Designed in close collaboration with Dime, the debut colorway reflects the brand’s signature design language across palette, branding, and materials.
The Vans Skate Era Stub by Dime drops August 30, exclusively at Dime, onsite at the Dime Glory Challenge, and select Vans Skateboarding VCU accounts. Learn more on the Vans VCU page. The launch coincides with the 10th anniversary of the Dime Glory Challenge presented by Vans. Tickets available now at dimemtl.com.
About Vans
Vans®, a VF Corporation (NYSE: VFC) brand, is the leading skateboarding and original action sports footwear, apparel, and accessories brand. Vans® authentic collections are sold in more than 100 countries through a network of subsidiaries, distributors, and international offices. Vans® has more than 2,000 retail locations globally including owned, concession and partnership doors. The Vans® brand inspires and empowers everyone to live “Off the Wall” embodying the youthful spirit of freedom, non-conformity, and relentless drive to push culture across action sports, music, art and design.
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