The Vans Era "Deboss Checkerboard" adds pizzazz to an otherwise plain black sneaker with a new take on the Vans signature checkerboard pattern. An embossed checkerboard pattern appears along the suede forefoot in shades of black and grey, giving the front of the shoe a textural feel. As the pattern reaches the midsole, it slowly fades to a solid black canvas at the midfoot and then resumes in suede at the heel. Underneath it all are a white midsole with black foxing and a rubber waffle outsole.