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“The Sk8-Hi Reissue CA is the carrier of a legendary Vans legacy that has grown from California subcultures and on across the entire globe. Working with premium aged leather, a deconstructed design aesthetic transforms the perennial classic Sk8-Hi silhouette with a metal-free eyestay, a suede side stripe, sport mesh linings, and subdued winter colors on rich materials. Available this month as part of the Holiday 2012 Vans California Collection.”

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info via Vans California:

“When British soldiers took on Rommel in the North African desert in World War II, footwear was just a minor of the playing fields that needed leveling. A lightweight boot construction that prevented sand from intruding was the result. In its CA treatment, the shoe returns from history as a minimalist, three-eyelet Chukka Boot. Rich suede uppers and tonal round and waxed laces contribute subtle sophistication, while this throwback silhouette’s story would not be complete without a woven heel tab inspired by the flower children of the 1960s and their guitar straps.”  Click on each pic after the jump, to purchase!

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Taking some inspiration from the Vans Vault flannel pack from last year, the Vans California group has re-created the leather and flannel theme, allowing it to reach a wider spectrum of consumers.  The material combo gives you that premium feel, without breaking your sneaker budget, and this pack should do quite well now that it’ll be seen by the masses.  The new color combos should also bring back those who purchased the other said pack.  The pack will consist of a Chukka Boot, two Era’s, and a Chukka Del Pato.  These are now available for purchase, by clicking on the pic above, and after the jump!

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via Vans California:

“If the Caballero took the leading part at the time of its release in the early 1990s, the Buffalo Boot got the prize for supporting role. Created at the same defining moment of skateboard history, it did the legwork for a future skate shoe superstar by validating production quotas for a completely new construction. In a single creative motion, a silhouette emerged that seamlessly integrates into the idiosyncratic California Collection persona of today: solid, humble, and deeply connected to its surroundings. This piece of Vans history features extreme abrasion resistant composite mesh, suede overlays and hiking detailing, and carries its heritage embossed in leather on the side.”

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The Era 59 CA from the Vans California Collection returns in several colorways, for the Holiday 2012 season. Featuring a premium leather upper, with contrasting leather accents on the tongue and heel.  A perfect medium between business and casual, if you ask me.  These are now available on the Vans webstore.  Support OTWS and purchaseby clicking on the pic above!

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Words via Hypebeast:

“Today Vans California presents yet another enticing Sk8-Hi REISSUE model for its forthcoming holiday range. This hiker-inspired release offers an upper with premium aged leather, knit laces with d-ring eyelets, a vulcanized sole and a fleece liner. Available in three colorways (Castelrock, Incense and Artisian Gold) this Sk8-Hi REISSUE will begin hitting select Vans California outlets in October.”

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“Taking cues from the South American pattern, Vans has prepped a Guate Stripe edition of the Chukka Boot from its California line for Fall 2012. Sporting a premium grey suede upper with matching waxed cotton laces, a vulcanized rubber outsole, white rubber foxing, and a black foxing stripe, the kicks see a striped canvas quarter panel with autumn hues of red, yellow and green appearing throughout. The Vans California Chukka Boot CA Guate Stripe is due to hit global stockists this October.”

This Holiday season, Vans California is dropping this mature looking brogue pack, consisting of a Slip-On, Era, and a Switchback.  Constructed in a premium leather, each pair has influences from English brogue shoes, by way of subtle wingtip detailing.  Check for these soon at your local Vans California dealer, or online.

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The Fall/Winter season is just around the corner, and Vans California is right on top of things.  The Authentic CA “Birds” pack that was previewed a few months ago will be a part of this season’s lineup, and these turned out great.  How often will you find a wild print like this, on a pair of Vans?  Available in Forest Green, or Blue, with some light brown accents, and brass lace eyelets.  Check for these soon, at your local Vans California dealer or ONLINE.

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