Hailing from the North Shore of Oahu, Nathan Florence hasgrown up with some of the world’s most iconic surf breaks right outside hisdoor. This unique environment not only shaped Nathan into the surfer he istoday, but lit a fire in him to continue the hunt for challenging surf locales.This hunger for progression can only be satisfied through exploration, and forthat you need the right equipment.
Every item in Nathan’s collection was carefully selected toserve
a purpose. It’s the ultimate surf travel kit, featuringnothing but the necessities with a heightened focus on versatility andinnovation, because we know that when you’re lugging a board bag miles fromhome, the last thing you need is more stuff. And as part of our VR3 collection,it includes a molded EcoCush™ midsole, a lightweight construction, anEcoWaffle™ rubber outsole, and a breathable one-piece knitted upperdesigned to reduce waste in production compared to Vans’ traditional cut andsew uppers.
To earn the VR3 Checkerboard globe logo, at least 30% of theproduct must be made up of recycled, renewable, and/or regenerative materials.
PRODUCT FEATURES:
• Nathan Florence signature collection
• UPPER MATERIAL: The one piece knit upper is made with 50%organic cotton, 36% recycled PET, and 14% recycled nylon.
• FOOTBED: The new EcoCush™ midsole is made using at least50% biobased EVA foam partially derived from plant-based sources per the ASTMD6866-16 testing standard.
• OUTSOLE: VR3Waffle outsole - All of the rubber used tomake this outsole (60% of the compound) is responsibly sourced natural rubberobtained from sources that follow proven sustainable practices with theintention of reducing impacts on the planet.
To learn more about Vans and their journey to sustainablematerials please go to vans.com/sustainability.
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