OVERVIEW
Hailing from the North Shore of Oahu, Nathan Florence has grown up with some of the world’s most iconic surf breaks right outside his door. This unique environment not only shaped Nathan into the surfer he is today, 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 for that you need the right equipment.
Every item in Nathan’s collection was carefully selected to serve
a purpose. It’s the ultimate surf travel kit, featuring nothing but the necessities with a heightened focus on versatility and innovation, because we know that when you’re lugging a board bag miles from home, the last thing you need is more stuff. And as part of our VR3 collection, it includes a molded EcoCush™ midsole, a lightweight construction, an EcoWaffle™ rubber outsole, and a breathable one-piece knitted upper designed to reduce waste in production compared to Vans’ traditional cut and sew uppers.
To earn the VR3 Checkerboard globe logo, at least 30% of the product 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 least 50% biobased EVA foam partially derived from plant-based sources per the ASTM D6866-16 testing standard.
• OUTSOLE: VR3Waffle outsole - All of the rubber used to make this outsole (60% of the compound) is responsibly sourced natural rubber obtained from sources that follow proven sustainable practices with the intention of reducing impacts on the planet.
To learn more about Vans and their journey to sustainable materials please go to vans.com/sustainability.
Hailing from the North Shore of Oahu, Nathan Florence has grown up with some of the world’s most iconic surf breaks right outside his door. This unique environment not only shaped Nathan into the surfer he is today, 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 for that you need the right equipment.
Every item in Nathan’s collection was carefully selected to serve
a purpose. It’s the ultimate surf travel kit, featuring nothing but the necessities with a heightened focus on versatility and innovation, because we know that when you’re lugging a board bag miles from home, the last thing you need is more stuff. And as part of our VR3 collection, it includes a molded EcoCush™ midsole, a lightweight construction, an EcoWaffle™ rubber outsole, and a breathable one-piece knitted upper designed to reduce waste in production compared to Vans’ traditional cut and sew uppers.
To earn the VR3 Checkerboard globe logo, at least 30% of the product 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 least 50% biobased EVA foam partially derived from plant-based sources per the ASTM D6866-16 testing standard.
• OUTSOLE: VR3Waffle outsole - All of the rubber used to make this outsole (60% of the compound) is responsibly sourced natural rubber obtained from sources that follow proven sustainable practices with the intention of reducing impacts on the planet.
To learn more about Vans and their journey to sustainable materials please go to vans.com/sustainability.