The Rowley celebrates 20+ years, made with leather uppers, this iconic shoe is finished with DURACAP reinforcement rubber underlays in high wear areas, POPCUSH energy return sockliners for superior cushioning and impact protection, and Vans original waffle outsoles made of a rubber that offers grip and support. CLASSIC GUM RUBBER GRIP - The Van Doren Gum Rubber Compound, made of a rubber that offers grip and support, is what attracted skaters to Vans in the first place.