Vans No Skool 2 Skateboarding Shoes Review - Dustin Dollin Pro Signature Model

Vans No Skools have gone through a zillion incarnations. But the latest and greatest are the Vans No Skool 2s. Just like the original No Skools, No Skool 2s are Dustin Dollin's pro signature shoes, and are great to wear. Reinforced heel and toe caps, double stitching, strong side panels, the works - plus a pretty sweet degree of style - make Vans No Skool 2s great skate shoes.

The original Vans No Skools were a redesign of the Vans Old Schools. So now, with the No Skool 2s, they're like a remake of the remake. If you want to find out more about the predecessors, check out the review of Vans No Skools.

So, what are these new shoes like? I like 'em! Check out the picture and see for yourself - Vans No Skool 2 shoes have a great, punk style. The pair that I got to wear for this review are the three colored checkered style. I loved 'em. They drew a lot of attention, and I really like their bold look.

But how skate shoes look is only half of it. Vans No Skool 2s are very well built. The reinforced double layers on the heel and toes will help the shoes to last through heavy skating. The strong side panels should help keep the shoes from blowing out. The waffle grip gum sole is similar to the sole of most Vans skate shoes - nothing new, but it works! The tongue has some good padding, and the heel collar is padded too, adding comfort and stability. Finally, the shoe is light and won't pull you down.

Personally, I really liked the No Skool 2 shoes. If you like lightweight skate shoes, you won't be disappointed with the new No Skools.