Just months after it’s opening in 1966, Vans introduced their model #44 shoe that we’ve come to know and recognize as the ‘Slip-on’. Skateboarders, surfers and BMX bikers alike all took to the slip-on for its comfort and utility. Decades later, the Vans Slip-on continues to be one of the most shamelessly copied styles when […]
Supreme teams up with Vans for an Andy Warhol inspired capsule collection. Featuring an all-over Campbells Soup print, the collection — which features Sk8-Hi, Era and Half Cab sneakers, snapback trucker hats and a tshirt —will be available starting this Thursday (May 10,2012) at Supreme New York, Los Angeles, London and online. Prices for the […]
You basically cannot go wrong with a pair of classic Vans Sk8-His, so the newest iteration for their Spring 2012 Vault Collection are spot on. A luxury take on the timeless high-top, the Vans Vault Spring 2012 Sk8-Hi Zip LX feature a heavy use of premium leather with suede, including leather laces. Available in 3 […]
Vans upcoming Spring 2012 line contains a premium version of the popular 106 vulcanized low top sneakers dedicated to the great Iggy Pop. As fitting for the music icon and Stooges legendary frontman, the shoes are made of black premium leather with wool lining (to emulate boots, ostensibly). But why Vans by the way, shouldn’t […]
Southern California designer Taka Hayashi shows off his latest Vans iteration, the Sk8-Hi LX updated for Fall/Winter 2011. The second round of Sk8-Hi LX sneakers by Hayashi, these high tops feature an ostrich upper detailed with other luxe materials such as nubuck, leather laces and a supple leather-wrapped vulcanized sole in two colorways: brown and black. […]
This August will be the 20th anniversary of Pearl Jam’s landmark debut album Ten. To celebrate the upcoming occasion, Vans has presented a pair of shoes from its Classics line. The newest edition of the SK8-Hi silhouette is actually a pack: one a green/yellow combo and the other a plaid and black suede combo. The […]
Vans has introduced a new sneaker for the Fall 2011 Vans Vault line. Known as the Espadrille TH LX, the newly added shoe takes cues from the espadrille, a flat shoe that originates from the Pyrenees. Like its inspiration, the Espadrille TH LX features the same mid-sole — this time made of hemp — except […]
The latest collection from Vans’ designer OTW line consists of several premium material updates of their Alomar silhouette. The new materials available include the wool version above, plus full grain leather and oiled pig suede options. The limited edition high-tops will be available in several colorways starting tomorrow ( June 1, 2011) at all Vans […]