Vans x Sublime – “40oz. To Freedom” Sk8-Hi (Available Now!) 240 pairs! #SublimeVans

Nov 13 14 under Bands, Collaborations | Comments Off

This one came out of nowhere for us. It appears that Vans has created these awesome tribute Sk8-Hi’s to Sublime, featuring their iconic sun artwork from 40oz. To Freedom. If you act now, you can even order pairs from Sublime’s webstore, which will be hand-signed by Opie Ortiz, the artist who created the album’s artwork. Someone said these are limited to 300 pairs, and then Sublime’s site says 240 pairs. Either way, they’re limited as shit, and everyone who has been catching word has been scrambling to their computer to purchase a pair. Sizes are disappearing as we speak. Here’s something I rarely do, and that’s provide you with links to purchase.

From Sublime’s webstore.

From Vans webstore.

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Vans x The Beatles – Yellow Submarine Collection Video Review (by @samcolt12)

Mar 8 14 under Bands, Collaborations, OTWS, Reviews, Videos | Comments Off

UnderThePalms OG member Tom, aka SamColt12, has recently picked up the entire Vans x The Beatles collection and has produced some video reviews for us all. Let Tom take you on a ride in the yellow submarine, as he reminisces about the days when The Beatles first arrived on our shores, and how they influenced him and many others of his generation. Follow him on all social media platforms @samcolt12, and check out his website goodshoez.com. Thanks Tom!

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Vans Re-releases Band Collaboration Sneakers for SXSW 2014

Feb 28 14 under Bands, Collaborations | Comments Off

Remember 2 years ago, when Nicekicks coordinated a highly limited re-release of four sought after band collaboration shoes that were thought to be long gone? Well, it looks like Vans will be taking the reigns this year on that same idea, this time re-releasing another four models that have been gone for awhile, other than eBay. Check out the info via Highsnobiety below:

“Vans has announced the re-issue of four of the brand’s band project sneakers especially for South by Southwest Music Festival next month. The limited-edition Circle Jerks, Motörhead II, Bad Brains and Rise Against sneakers will be up for sale with only 150 pairs available. 50 pairs will be available during SXSW from March 12 – 15, with each shoe going on sale at noon every day at the pop-up shop in the Vans Village. The other 100 pairs will go up on Vans.com the following day. This is only the second time Vans has allowed a re-release of iconic archived band collaborations since the first time at SXSW 2012. Look out for the scheduled release dates below.”March 12 – Circle Jerks Vans Old Skool
March 13 – Motörhead II Vans Rowley Classic
March 14 – Bad Brains Vans Sk8-Hi
March 15 – Rise Against Classic Slip-On

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Vans x The Beatles – Yellow Submarine Collection (March 2013)

Jan 26 14 under Bands, Collaborations, General Release | Comments Off

Being that Rolling Stone officially dropped the info on these a few days back, I guess we can officially share this info with y’all. Vans will be releasing a band tribute series for the iconic band The Beatles, featuring artwork from their album and film, Yellow Submarine. The collection will feature a Sk8-Hi with animated photos of each of the four members, one on each side of the left and right shoe, taken from the film. The Classic Slip-Ons play off the movie’s Sea of Monsters, showing trippy marine life swimming in an ocean of pink. The Eras depict all four band members, some wearing rainbow pants, hanging out in a yellow garden, and the final pair, the Authentic, is adorned with a pattern that reads “Allyouneedislove” running over and over again and into itself in purple, yellow and green. On February 9th, the Beatles will be the subject of a two-hour CBS special that will commemorate their arrival in the United States. Look for the shoes to be available in March!

info via Rolling Stone

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Vans x Metallica – Band Member Exclusives (Available Now!)

Feb 1 13 under Bands, Collaborations | Comments Off

Remember last year, when we previewed the Metallica collection that featured each band member’s own unique Vans model? Well, they’re here!!! This has been a long time coming for all you Metallica fans, and those of you Vans collectors who can’t get enough of the band collabs. I’ve posted the video of Vans rider Tony Trujillo (TNT) playing with Robert Trujillo, during a very cool jam session. You’ll also get some insight on what inspired his creation.

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Vans x Iron Maiden “The Number of the Beast” Pack

Nov 1 12 under Bands, Collaborations, General Release | Comments Off

Words via Highsnobiety:

“Vans links up with Iron Maiden on the Vans Classics ‘The Number of the Beast’ Pack, consisting of the Vans Slip-On and the Sk8 Hi. Each shoe comes emblazoned with the iconic Eddie cover art from the album and an embroidered Iron Maiden logo on the heel. Among the most popular Vans band collaborations to date, Vans and Iron Maiden have previously created four other projects saluting other essential Maiden albums: Killers (2007), Piece of Mind (2007), Powerslave (2008) and Trooper (2008).”

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Vans – Half Cab Pro 20th Anniversary “Metallica” (video review by @samcolt12)

Oct 11 12 under Bands, Collaborations, Reviews, Videos | Comments Off

Vans x Metallica – 20th Anniversary Half Cab Pro “Kill ‘Em All” (October 2012)

Oct 3 12 under Bands, Collaborations, Pro | Comments Off

It’s finally here! The October 20th Anniversary Half Cab is finally here! And it’s finally the Metallica one!!! We’ve been anxiously waiting for this one to drop, and I’m proud to announce that it’s finally here. Stevie Cab’s favorite band in the world, has graced him with their very own design on the iconic Half Cab, his signature shoe, and boy, the devil is in the details. This shoe has it all. A custom clear sole, imbedded words on the sidewall, a sewn in patch on the lining, and Metallica branding on the outside! Not to mention, the “Metallicized” Half Cab logo. Sick! The best news, is that these are now available for purchase on the Vans website! Please support OTWS, and purchase these through us, by clicking on the pic above. Free shipping if you use the code TREAT65. So freakin’ stoked for these!

info via Highsnobiety

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Vans x Metallica – “Kill ‘Em All” Sk8-Hi & Slip-On (Coming early 2013!)

Jul 10 12 under Bands, Collaborations, General Release | Comments Off

Next year is going to be an epic year for the Vans band series. They’ve teamed up with Metallica for a plethora of releases, including the “Kill ‘Em All” Pack seen here. Consisting of two classics, the Sk8-Hi and Slip-On, featuring iconic art from the album. The shoe’s have an over-all black, white, and red tone, and feature Metallica brand embroidering on the heel of each shoe. I can’t wait for these, as a lot of others as well! If you don’t know much about Metallica, then get on to your Netflix account and start watching all of the documentaries that have been done on them, and you may have a new found respect for the iconic heavy metal band. These are due out next year, but the 20th Anniversary Half Cab will be out during the Holidays. We can’t wait!

info via Highsnobiety

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Vans x Metallica – Band Series Collection (2013)

Jun 23 12 under Bands, Collaborations, General Release, Samples | Comments Off

The Metallica news just keeps on coming! Straight off the heels of the news of the Metallica Half Cab Pro “20th Anniversary” shoe, we can now share with you the 2013 band series from Vans, and you’ve guessed it, they’ve got Metallica on board for a straight up awesome collection. What makes this release unique, is that Vans let each member of Metallica design their own shoe.