Win Vans Rata Vulc

A pair of Vans Rata Vulc will take you from the beach to the shops to the bars. Weird name, but the Rata Vulcs are versatile, comfortable ... and well, they're Vans. 'Nuff said.

Slip them on after a surf, walk the dog in them, hit a Bondi bar, or even rock 'em while you're sitting in a cafe with your MacBook stroking your Movember while you think about your next blog post.

Fans of the Rata Vulc have long known this casual loafer-style shoe to be one of the most comfortable shoes the world over, and these credentials have earned them membership in Vans' celebrated surfer-approved Surfsider collection. They also come stock with cushy Vanslite footbeds, Flexi vulc gum rubber outsoles, eco-conscious water-based inks and glues, and a classic fit style.

To win a pair of Vans Rata Vulc you simply had to tell us who your favourite Vans surfer is and send us an email ...

And so the lucky winner is:

Matthew Benson from Yeppoon, Qld who listed ASL 275 cover-boy John John Florence as his favourite surfer "because he has competed all over the world in events thats people twice his age haven't and might never achieve. He is also the youngest competitor to compete in the Vans Triple Crown where he set the standed for his generation of surfer."

Well done, Matthew. Look out for your pair of new Rata Vulcs in the mail ... just in time for summer!

And if you aren't the lucky winner but want a pair for summer, head to your local surf and skate shop or check out Surfstitch.

All through the rest of November and up until 20 December the Vans Triple Crown of Surfing is rocking out on Hawaii's North Shore. Check the site each day to watch the live webcasts and catch all the latest news.