vintage van's style #98 ~ US10.5 style #57 metropolis the rubber is dry but

the rubber is dry but remains soft & flexible

the internal heel counter was bent however shows no sign of cracking internally

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the waffle is dry in a small area near the instep arch where it looks like the glue under the friction has oxidised slightly

vintage van's style #98 ~ US10.5 style #57 metropolis the rubber is dry butvintage van's style #98 slip on black white checkerboard, white made in usa circa 1995 used US10. 5 UK9. 5 10 (gum waffle outsole portion measures 28. 7cm) very good used condition. all rubber remains soft & flexible with minimal separation from uppers & minor stress cracking. both elastic gussets on both shoes have been removed by hand with very good execution. this will give more width across forefoot & is an easy repair.