I wore these shoes out only once. The laces have been customized with elastic. I also added metal hardware because tying laces was a hassle. Color: Red, a dark red VANS CRUZE TOO CC VN0A5KR59LE (TRAINER) CHILI PEPPER/HOT SAUCE The VANS CRUZE TOO CC is a new model with a voluminous upper and the familiar surf line. It uses a ComfyCush insole for high cushioning.