Slip into Y2K skate style with the Vans Hylane in Taupe, bringing together the past and the present to create a versatile trainer. Remixing the Upland silhouette from 1999 for present day use, the Vans Hylane is a chunky minimalist trainer that brings a retro vibe to your everyday fit. The suede and synthetic upper combines sleekness with durability, giving you style that you can rely on. The reverse waffle outsole provides traction on all surfaces, while the signature Vans Sidestripe adorns both sides of the midfoot. Suede and synthetic uppers Glossy puff Sidestripe Puffy Y2K skate tongue Cold cement cupsole Chunky sidewall design with compression channel Reverse waffle outsole with oversized Vans logo and flex grooves. Everyday wear, retro chunky Past and Present Intersect in this Y2K-Inspired Shoe The Hylane is a Y2K skate-inspired shoe that reinterprets our Upland silhouette from 1999. Nods to the past coexist alongside elevated design details like the 3D glossed Sidestripe and embroidered logos, while the chunky stance and puffy skate tongue provide a retro look and feel. Finished with a cupsole construction and a unique interlocking V texture, the Hylane transforms an old school aesthetic into today’s wardrobe essential.