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Last Resort Ab VM004 Milic Review & Sizing Guide

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Buy the Last Resort AB VM004 if you want the VM003 aesthetic with slightly more forefoot room — owners describe it as Vans Old Skool feel with longer durability; skip it for the VM003 if you have narrow feet because the VM004 is the wider sibling they feel somewhat like Vans old schools to me... but they've lasted me a fair bit longer.

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Key facts

Silhouette
Vulc skate shoe; slightly wider sibling to the VM003.
Materials
Suede upper, padded collar, comfortable stock insole, rubber outsole.
Comparison
Owners describe as Vans Old Skool feel with longer durability.
Fit
Slightly wider than VM003; still narrower than NB Numeric 1010 in wide width.
Best for
Owners who like the VM003 aesthetic but need more forefoot room.
Price
$80-$100 retail; sale pricing rare.

Full breakdown

Last Resort AB VM004 (also branded VM004 Milic) is the slightly wider sibling to the VM003 — same Swedish skater-owned brand, same vulc construction, but a fractionally roomier last that gives wide-foot owners more room than the standard VM003 fit. Owners specifically credit the VM004 with Vans Old Skool-adjacent feel and longer durability I've been skating the VM004s for awhile now and they're great. Feels like a well made shoe, insole is comfortable. They feel somewhat like Vans old schools to me, which makes sense given the shape/vulc, but they've lasted me a fair bit longer and I like supporting the brand. Buy it for slightly wider feet; skip it if you want the original VM003 silhouette.

FAQ

Should I buy VM004 over VM003?

Buy VM004 if you have slightly wider feet or want a fractionally roomier fit; choose VM003 if your feet are medium-narrow and you want the original aesthetic. The community's wide-foot caveat on Last Resort generally directs wider feet toward VM004 as the in-brand option The shoes are narrow overall so if you have wide feet i'd stay away. Buy VM004 as the wider-fit Last Resort; if you need true wide width, choose New Balance Numeric 1010 with the 2E option instead because even the VM004 is not a true wide shoe.

How does the VM004 compare to Vans Old Skool?

Owners specifically compare the VM004 to a Vans Old Skool with better durability — same vulc feel and shape, longer per-pair life. The direct comparison data point is from a VM004 owner They feel somewhat like Vans old schools to me, which makes sense given the shape/vulc, but they've lasted me a fair bit longer. Buy VM004 if you like the Vans Old Skool shape and want the skater-owned brand with longer lifespan; choose Vans Old Skool if you want the cheaper original heritage version.

How long does the VM004 last skated daily?

Plan on 3-6 months per pair at regular street-skating volume — owners describe them as lasting fair bit longer than Vans pros. The same VM004 owner specifically credits the longer life as a buying reason but they've lasted me a fair bit longer and I like supporting the brand. Buy them as a rotation pair if you skate weekly; choose a cup-sole alternative if you need even longer per-pair life; the VM004 lifespan is above-average for vulc construction at this price.

Is the VM004 stock insole actually good?

Yes — Last Resort AB improved the stock insole in recent generations, and the VM004 generation is the improved insole. The brand-improvement comment is direct on this Support could be a little better but they've imrpoved a lot in the last few years with the stock insoles. Buy the VM004 if you want the current improved insole; older Last Resort pairs from earlier years had less comfortable stock insoles, so avoid old-stock pairs at deep discounts unless you plan to swap insoles.

VM004 vs Vans Rowan vs Emerica Wino G6 — which vulc?

Buy VM004 for slightly wider Last Resort aesthetic with strong durability; pick Rowan for Vans heritage with looser fit; choose Wino G6 for raw board feel at slightly cheaper price. The three siblings sit close in the vulc-skater-owned space, with VM004 the best balance for slightly wider feet Last Resort are great if you like Vans. Choose VM004 if you cross-shop between Last Resort and Vans Old Skool; choose Wino G6 for board feel; choose Rowan for the heritage pro signature.