Vans Halfcab Pro Review

I rode a lot of Halfcabs in the 90's. How do these ones compare to an old classic?

[@MothBallsYT]

Man you talkin bout the feel of shoes back in the 90’s and don’t look older than 25!

[@NiquelBones]

have you seen someone thats actually 25? if so you need some glasses cause this dude looks at least 30-35

[@thomasrj7390]

@@NiquelBones na ben is ageless

[@GabREAL1983]

@@NiquelBones haha true... but he looks quite fit. not the skate and destroy type of guy - i look younger with 37 bbut way worse skinwise haha

[@jeffladrillono2313]

Half Cab Pros are one my go to shoes. I like that they're always available. I hate liking another model just to have it discontinued after a season.

[@randybobandy6020]

Would love to see that "shoes you didn't like" video! Cheers.

[@ilikeemerica9619]

DrunkenMaster yeah sounds like a cool video

[@Xaquin911]

Agreed!!

[@Sicnus]

"Putting a puzzle together with oven mits". LMAO

[@ValefarBF]

I love my Half-Cabs. My kickflips are ass but that's alright since I've always been bad at flip tricks any way.

[@canteversleep1121]

@Troy Patrick wrong

[@gavinhislop]

I've injured my back and I've not been able to skate in 2 weeks (down from nearl enough every day). These videos are keeping me reasonably sane.

[@codyknudsen9675]

I mean this with all due respect. You remind me of a young David Byrne from Talking Heads.

[@amiramy6796]

The Vans Half Cab is a iconic model, i have a few of them still.

[@TimHesse]

Get the Rowan pro, modern halfcab (with a bit of TNT SG).

[@zwart0]

Add some Rowley in there budd! gonna try those after my current half cabs are done (and when they are on sale..)

[@jay_nev]

Was going to suggest the Rowan’s as well.

[@mattcashflow]

I have two pairs I love them but they suffer from the same beefy rubber on the toe cap gotta break em in for a while. My favorite shoe out right now

[@hotelaux4432]

Best shoe so far 2020 :) pearl/gum rowans goooo

[@BlackLightning522]

Been skating half cabs (first pair) for about a week now and at the moment I’m going with Rowans over Cabs.. I’ll be back after I break these in

[@fuhckerschite]

Now get yer hands on some old eS Sal 23's. Had to have been my favorite shoes that I had in the 90s.

[@ToniLovesSkateboarding]

The later ones were not the same. Less padding and really crappy insoles. I own a pair of the Sal 20, the white with black soles. Looked great but felt horrible!

[@fuhckerschite]

@Mitchell Nova Hell yeah!!!

[@conzpicuouz]

Yes!

[@zchd]

The thing i love about you Ben is that theres very little insecurity when it comes to the way you feel about your skating, youre confident in your ability and level of skating and thats really motivating! Definitley hope to get where you are! Keep shredding!

[@ryanhingorani4019]

You're still talking because you love what you do. We're still watching because we love it too!

[@MrBitsilly]

I just ordered some Crockett's 2, can't wait for those. I was on the fence about the Half Cab's Pros. But I may just have to get some after seeing this.

[@liamhardman4345]

Robert Bitsilly definitely get them

[@parallelparkerrr]

Cal Branagan a bit late but I can attest to that, the kickflip area wears out long before the sole

[@ykitskanyenorth847]

They should make a halfcab in a cupsole

[@EazyDoor]

Good Lord, yes.

[@MrGruntman13]

They have the low top old skool pros in half vulc half cup

[@xXtransfunctionXx]

John Flores is that the bmx joints?

[@MrBitsilly]

Waffle cups? Eeee

[@MrGruntman13]

THCFL Yes Sir! They are the BMX Joints

[@ozallcaps]

Love all your reviews. You keep it right to the point and there’s no gimmicks like other people.

[@allenharder]

I like these shoe reviews, I like how you add in comments about the history of the shoe. Kinda unique for these type of reviews

[@kierandyer-LeavingAtDawn]

I have to say I preferred this video without any music like recent videos. Still love your videos nonetheless, keep up the great work Ben!

[@incsk8]

This. Silence is golden

[@mog3680]

+1000

[@skarceoneafd9609]

Oh man that Goldfish footy always brings me back! Great review Ben! The best skate shoes ever! Not always the most comfortable but make you feel like your Jeron Wilson or Matt Reason when your a kid lol

[@Vic-bx8ek]

Damn Daniel back at it again with the white vans!

[@yazmuraben8462]

Yeah! A big mass skate review of the sub-par shoes would rock!

[@benr2270]

I love the Halfcab pro! They’re my favourite Vans shoes.

[@razyosa3347]

Similar to these half cabs was these Omar Hassan’s “la cripta dos” pro model vans, specifically the mid tops. My favorite pair of shoes I have ever had. Sounds just like these newer half cabs, man this vid makes me miss them Thnx u Ben I’ve been searching for anything similar to those old shoes and this sounds close!

[@TheFeatalion]

Gosh, you always say to go and skate, love it... but I usually just come back from a skatepark before I watch videos.

[@cia9366]

His grinds are so satisfying

[@travisnelson9808]

thanks for using the word "frumpy." it's one of my favorites.

[@Therealav]

Just got these. These felt a little stiff at first but I skated mini for a good hour or so and the broke in. I went to another park and they were skating really well, flick wasn’t a bother at all. I have skinny feet and keep the two top loops open so the tongue is out (style) and I don’t have a problem. Good review but just my 2 cents guys. I think they wee so good out of the box I’m definitely grabbing another pair

[@FORANWFS]

That first line was lovely

[@00Uglyduckling00]

Why are we watching? You are bloody good and transparent. Make a video about your favourite shoes and also budget options. Cheers

[@skankwave5245]

The problem for me with all the vans vulcs are the sole is too thin and doesn't "spread" evenly on your deck, so they don't provide the stability and especially slip ons or eras feel flimsy and unstable. The moment you put them on and step on the ground you feel the ground through the ball of your foot. And ultracush feels mushy and undefined. Pop cush same problem with a more firm yet unstable and squishy feel. Sticking to older bruins (new ones don't have structure) and blazers

[@fabiogaliano]

What you wear?

[@skankwave5245]

​@@fabiogaliano Nike Blazers and Bruins (both low). The problem is the GT version of blazers is thinner in general in the toe are for added boardfeel, but just makes the shoe less supportive. And the Bruins they sell(were first called the "ultra" version is crap. So old Bruins if you can find them and old blazers. Nike is gonna bring back the classic Blazer low back probably at some point. Basic Lakais like any Riley,and Dalys are great too

[@harukay2503]

A summary would be amazing! I was thinking about buying some halfcabs so this was amazing! Loved your footage as well.

[@allanreyes5520]

watchin coz i just woke up..almost 6am here in d Philippines..my very first purchase of Vans halfcabs was 2006. wore them at a contest and a friend of mines first comment was, "old shool'..lol

[@crazybiscut]

Yes do that shoes review

[@masonyang6571]

just started watching your vids, man you are awesome. very fun to watch you review and skate. best youtube skate review videos by far. love the sense of humor in your vids. cheers

[@Morbidia]

I love the 7.5 footage your style seems really good in that clip. Used to love 7.625 back in skinny days world and blind. Really enjoyable detailed review and loving your ss back tails.

[@bendegros]

7.625 was my preferred size:)

[@AdventuresInSkateboarding]

The are the OG classic Vans skate shoe. Glad they keep improving them and keep them running.

[@johnmarklopez5194]

Love you Ben , all those other KZbin skate cats don’t got shit on you , keep doing your thing

[@urbanumbra6170]

I got new slip on vans a couple days ago and it also has the kickflip problem and I wasn’t used to the insane grip but now I skate better and more comfortable

[@mikeschneider5719]

Urban Umbra Same got the Rowan Pro and it felt super weird at first but they are starting to feel much better

[@LuisCruz-fy2jg]

Urban Umbra I just got the vans slip on pros for the first time too and I’m having the same problem, hopefully it’ll break in soon lol

[@ianm659]

U should try the Rowan Pro. Longest lasting Vans ever

[@LxPxRxPunk]

Your description about wearing Half Cabs in the 90s took me back, mainly the blisters part. Hope I can get some of those new Half Cabs.

[@Twigins]

The half cab are nice

[@Rustyfingaz]

Lmaoo that insole used to upset me when we ripped them out

[@boogie..]

I am skating these and I love them. So comfy and durable.

[@daniroth7135]

You go to the sickest parks, great vid as always

[@RegularFootisChris]

I had Vision street wear Shoes back in the 90's

[@gebsvideos6856]

Great review. Went with these for extra ankle support for my old ankles. Just can’t go all the way with the Skate hi’s. Cool to see this review!

[@caesarsandwich]

This is my Tensor maglight review request #4 I think

[@sergiochaotik221]

We need more of you skating Vic West!!

[@bd0310]

could you do a review on the ave pros?

[@technofaza]

i loved seeing clips of you in those, you made em look great just like carroll

[@Suave.DW8]

If you love the Cabs I’d totally recommend trying out the Rowan Pros. They have a similar shape

[@RonaldoBeatles]

Hey Ben...another great video. Notice you're popping higher on your flat ground tricks. Nice to watch. I've just done a quick Kyle Walker review. You should try the black/gum model.

[@IamdanimalFg4]

Dude i love your videos! got kicked out from a parking garage for skating today. I hate quarantine😐

[@jedadiahsmith6003]

Bro i watch your drywall videos!! Nice!

[@MassudoMetin2]

Cabs are cool, they are so durable, for someone who doesn't like to spend loads of money on shoes these are the best option, have been skating them for 2 months they still are good to go for another 2. Took me awhile to get used to them tho, but once you get it, they feel perfect.

[@GG-wj9in]

Shoe review of those that do and don’t hurt would be so sick, or just shoe reviews in general.

[@maxdaniels4326]

they seem like they are really good shoes ben! Cheer for the review my man, keepin me entertained. Im skating some lakai griffins right now and loving them, definitly recomend!

[@gonz9278]

I've normally only ever worn Emerica's but bought an all black pair of these to wear outside of skating and they fell apart insanely quick not even skating in them.

[@user-zb8de8fc3d]

Picked up the pro model in vegas few months back in black. After 2 weeks they are worth my money

[@grampsskateboarding4814]

Love that old goldfish video

[@piotrjurczyk1306]

Simple shoes review would be nice to see.

[@--Paws--]

Finally the recommendations understands me...

[@sithazzazzin7329]

Every time I skated my half cabs I tweaked my ankles. Every time. Now I visably recoil from the name, and I haven't worn them since the mid 90s.

[@SuperDukEvo]

I like this new half cab what made me buy it is for motorcycle ride just city ride they're look good and durable

[@vincenthucknall7175]

But how do you patch a hole in drywall?

[@Quesly1]

I really like my half cabs, but I have exactly the same experience. flip tricks are a serious struggle with them. They feel really great though and look awesome

[@wasaki7290]

I had the same pair and I liked them

[@goldleader6169]

my favorite skate shoe tbh

[@NiejakiZoxico]

I'm stoked. I'll go skate now. I still will buy next Kyle Walkers. I'm just so used to them

[@alittlecrinkley232]

My last skate shoes were half cabs, loved them. Rocked the army green/ black and blacked out, don't make em like they used to, converse chuck taylors high in the 80s and 90s, used to cut them to mid, like the half cabs, because they looked so damn cool.

[@kirkearles]

You should do the other shoe reviews. Killing it man

[@youalreadyknow5849]

Kinda sad that Ben didn't have an ig anymore. I love to see a lot of his footage in there

[@jasonkowalski4070]

2:11 holy shit that hardflip

[@leapoldstotch4987]

I've had 1 pair of vans got them in 93/4 never got another pair since and never will !

[@necart6374]

Hi Ben! Make a Fallen review, trooper or partriot model from 2020 would be great.

[@HENNOZINGER]

I skate the Kyle Walker at this moment....really good shoe imo

[@PHeMoX]

Good stuff, definitely like the 90s vibe of those. Have you ever tried the SK8-hi pros and how much would they be different in terms of height and a potential for ankle protection? For me durability is a bit more important than getting worn in quickly, as I'm still a total beginner. Judged by what you skate a hi top probably isn't your thing. But having skated a few higher shoe models I've noticed those get fairly hot. Maybe a Halfcab is a happy medium.

[@attilanagy3076]

Like that mongo push than switch push !! Nice vids! 🔥 cheers from Romania

[@typerightseesight]

I was that generation that loved ipath grasshoppers/cats and I'm pretty sure I shoulda known about these.

[@tommywagner6692]

Literally the best flatground skater

[@encepence7926]

maybe now the new joslins?

[@CaptMang]

i always use my warn out cabs as house slippers. comfy indeed.

[@gregblau8082]

Half cabs (and full cabs) were the shit back in the early 90’s. I went to etnies for the durability when they came out.

[@lukemate2783]

Line was sick

[@paunchcoorlightly4000]

You should try the vans rowans.

[@Fadecountier]

Dude you really need to get yourself some Etnies Joslin Michelins. AMAZING SHOE!

[@Fadecountier]

J. Mtz that is FAKE news

[@tommorello8628]

Nice work as always 😊✌

[@joshuakastler7837]

I’ve been hoping for this video! I got a pair of the og half cabs a couple months before the mike carol vid and was super curious what you thought of them. My thoughts were similar, although I was getting heel bruises until I did shoe surgery and replaced the insoles. I really ended up liking them, but the top of the mid cuff was starting to bug me so after I blow through the lakais I have now I’m gonna try the Rowan pros as I suspect they’ll feel similar but lower. Great vid, loved all that footage!

[@illreputed95]

Try Anaheim factory. Ultracush heel counter unlike the og ones that I don’t even know what that was made of. Skate like dreams. Mid Skool is my fave but half cabs are there if I still want a mid shoe to skate in. Not as light and thin as the skate line but beefy like the ones from back in the day.

[@brentvercaemer96]

Nice and relatable review! If you happen to come across durable or protective canvas skateshoes please do review those too. My feet are suffering so bad since I went vegan. Love the channel ❤️

[@rumigari]

I luv half cabs. Im on my 3rd pair now. What i love abt halfcab is its style. Its classic look. It has wide sole so its perfect for me cos im flat footed. It's durable. It has thick sole, and it's suede. Only con that i can think abt this shoe is that its kinda bulky, took some time for me to break it in. And lastly, the sand! Where do this freakin sands come from?

[@jacksonramsay1572]

the classic vans half cabs now are way better quality then the ones from the 90s the new classic half cabs are differently now.The pro half cabs are amazing too

[@firstnamelastname5377]

lightning on point very nice

[@joshhenry2446]

Good solid review I like the shoe

[@HeavayMetal]

Informative review. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@hunterkarr]

nice switch work, man!

[@videosofwill]

Throw some black laces on there for that extra vintage steeze

[@changobango1622]

Great video might get a pair

[@davidleeashkenazi8992]

They're great but a little bit heavy and clumsy from what I usually prefer, I'll still rock them walking through.

[@khrissyboy69]

I wonder how much different the pop Cush insoles are that just came out

[@3jsu5]

Its basically the same insole but it holds it shape more.

[@koolaidcrusade7776]

got them in a pair of k walks at the moment, i'm loving it. Squishy as hell but can feel my board enough in them

[@jay_nev]

Popcush doesn’t flatten out as quick. Not as soft and spongey either. Better on all accounts.

[@larryfisherman33]

they feel a bit more bouncy imo and they don’t pack out as fast

[@wescampo96024]

could you do the creature diy cru kit? It's a uncut sheet of creature 7 ply and it comes with stencils to cut your own shape of your board.

[@ryanlea750]

Whaaaaa