Description of Vans Era Skate Shoes The Era is Vans' classic lace-up skate shoe. They could tell you the whole history of why it has become a skating legend, but they'll let the comfort tell the story. Crafted with a soft footbed, double-stitched vamp, padded tongue and lining, and Vans' signature waffle bottom sole, the Era raised the bar in skate performance and continues to mark the standard that others try to follow. Features: Soft footbed Double-stitched vamp Padded tongue and lining Vans' signature waffle bottom sole