vintage van's style #44 ~ US8.5 style #09 bess minor stress cracking under foxing

minor stress cracking under foxing stripe in 2 areas only

but just a cut

canvas top later of insole was removed back to vinyl inserts however only reveals minimal erosion to foam at big toes

these are low foxing productions & as such most of the damage is already done

minor wear to the internal toe cap through to canvas

vintage van's style #44 ~ US8.5 style #09 bess minor stress cracking under foxingvintage van's style #44 authentic white canvas made in usa circa 1990 used US8. 5 UK7. 5 8 (gum waffle outsole portion measures 27. 4cm left, 27. 1cm right) excellent used condition. all rubber remains soft & flexible & near flawless. some fraying to quad stitch at heel. overall pinkish tones to canvas as result of mottled age spotting.