vintage van's style #98 ~ US8W style #50 deck shoes the possibility of cracking is

the possibility of cracking is now very real however the midsole

midsoles show abrasions consistent with this

no box & were exposed to the elements with resulting sole warping & overall misshapen form

these were worn barefoot with some soiling to footbed

the vinyl collar is almost unaffected

vintage van's style #98 ~ US8W style #50 deck shoes the possibility of cracking isvintage van's style #98 slip on 2 tone navy lt blue navy canvas made in usa circa 1983 used US8W UK7 7. 5W (gum waffle outsole portion measures 27cm) very good used condition. all rubber remains soft & flexible. minimal stress cracking from crush injury during storage. shoes are custom wide fitting. however often means merely more uppers than a wider last.