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 sock-liners 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.