vintage van's style #47 ~ US5.5 style #22 ribbed plimsoll laces are not original

laces are not original

black tongue foam will perish over time & result in black dry residue inside shoes & on socks

rubber remains soft & flexible despite widespread micro-cracking between friction & first foxing

vintage vans style #44b authentic

vintage van's style #47 ~ US5.5 style #22 ribbed plimsoll laces are not originalvintage van's style #47 convertible slip on white green stripes designed in italy made in usa circa 1987 new US5. 5 UK5 (gum waffle outsole portion measures 23. 6cm) no box & were exposed to the elements with resulting sole warping & overall misshapen form, which will re form upon wear. significant water damage to front of left shoes. some storage wear. some impression marks suggest minimal dryness & hardening of white rubber midsoles however will