Vans MTE UltraRange Neo VR3
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Vans UltraRange Neo VR3: A Sustainability-Conscious Everyday Shoe
Searching for the Vans MTE UltraRange Neo VR3 usually means looking for a shoe that keeps up with an unpredictable day, whether that is a walk to the skatepark, errands around town, or time on the boat. Vans built this version of the UltraRange line to let you take on the unexpected moments of your day while making a sustainability-conscious choice along the way.
What Goes Into the Build
- Upper made with leather products that support responsible manufacturing via the Leather Working Group, combined with 100% recycled PET textiles
- Midsole made using at least 50% biobased EVA foam, partially derived from plant-based sources, tested to the ASTM D6866-16 standard
- Outsole compound that is 60% regeneratively grown natural rubber, sourced from farms using practices intended to promote biodiversity, improve soil health, and support water cycles
- Qualifies for Vans' Checkerboard globe logo, which requires at least 30% of the product to be made from recycled, renewable, and/or regenerative materials
Who Reaches for This Shoe
This shoe suits anyone who wants an everyday skate-inspired shoe without giving up on lower-impact materials, from riders logging miles at the local skatepark to shoppers who simply want a comfortable daily shoe with a documented sustainability story. It fits the same all-day, anywhere mindset Vans has built its footwear around for decades.
Wearing and Caring for It
Because the outsole is engineered to hold onto the grip and durability Vans is known for, it is built to handle regular wear rather than occasional use. Our vendor data does not specify a waterproof rating for this pair, so treat it as an everyday shoe and let the recycled PET upper and natural rubber outsole take the daily wear while keeping the shoe dry and clean between uses to protect the materials long term.
Vans Since 1966
Vans has been at the heart of skateboarding since 1966, and that tradition continues across the wide range of styles available today, including this sustainability-focused entry in the UltraRange family.
Why Shop This Pair at Island Water Sports
Island Water Sports has been a South Florida surf and skate headquarters since 1978, carrying footwear built for people who are on their feet all day at the shop, the skatepark, or the beach. Grab the UltraRange Neo VR3 here and get a shoe with a clearly documented, lower-impact build.
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Specifications
- Brand
- Vans
- Product
- Vans MTE UltraRange Neo VR3
- Gender
- Female
Frequently Asked Questions
- What makes the Vans UltraRange Neo VR3 sustainable?
- Its upper combines Leather Working Group leather with 100% recycled PET textiles, the midsole is at least 50% biobased EVA foam tested to ASTM D6866-16, and the outsole compound is 60% regeneratively grown natural rubber, which together qualify it for Vans' Checkerboard globe logo requiring at least 30% recycled, renewable, or regenerative material content.
- Are the Vans MTE UltraRange Neo VR3 waterproof?
- Our vendor data does not list a waterproof rating for this shoe; what is documented is the recycled PET textile upper, biobased EVA midsole, and a regeneratively grown natural rubber outsole built to maintain Vans' usual grip and durability.
- What is the outsole made from on the UltraRange Neo VR3?
- The outsole compound is 60% regeneratively grown natural rubber sourced from farms using practices intended to promote biodiversity, enhance water cycles, and improve soil health, engineered to maintain the grip and durability Vans is known for.
- How long has Vans been making skate shoes?
- Vans has been at the heart of skateboarding since 1966 and continues that tradition through its current range of shoe styles.