This shoe needs no introduction: The Classic Slip-On has become a staple in the vast territory of contemporary culture and fashion. In its CA interpretation, the iconic silhouette appears in premium full grain leather uppers, veggie tan leather binding, and sport mesh linings. The embossed basket weave pattern takes cues from police officer utility belts and establishes a heritage-driven look built from solid materials.  You can purchase these now, by clicking on the pic above, and after the jump.

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The new Madero CA makes its mark through the effortless union of straight forward design and rich materials.  Tweed upper materials, a sleek veggie tan leather heel panel, 60x canvas binding, tonal herringbone linings, and waxed round laces are the ingredients that create a simple, work wear inspired silhouette with distinction.  Perfect for that grown man steez.  You know who you guys are…or at least your friends do!  Available now, by clicking on the pic above, and after the jump.

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The Zapato Gore CA combines Vans’ Zapato del Barco model with a low profile sidewall and overall compact silhouette. A blend of vintage boat shoes styling, premium suede uppers, veggie tan quarter panels and a new cord construction vamp give the shoe the recognizable deck shoe appearance. The Zapato Gore CA is worn like a Slip-On that does without lacing and relies on the ease and comfort of a gore tongue build.  These are available in two colors: Red or Blue, and are now available for purchase by clicking on each pic, above or after the jump.

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Check out these new Stained Authentic CA’s from the California collection.  A new rendition, of a timeless classic.  Featuring stained and stonewashed twill uppers, inspired by vintage, worn and torn tool bags, and tonal herringbone linings, they demonstrate the Authentic’s true universalism.  Waxed cotton leather laces, antique finish eyelets, and an embossed pigskin Vans label are the mark of their inventiveness that has lasted through the decades.  Available in Olive, or Light Blue.  These are now available for purchase by clicking on the pics above, and after the jump.

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The latest to release from the Californian collection is this entirely new model, the Oxford Toe Cap CA, a high-top version of the traditional oxford shoe.  The new Oxford Toe Cap CA builds on inspirations from jungle boots and hiking boots, combining water resistant oiled hairy suede uppers and water resistant waxed twill quarters with veggie tan leather detailing and hooked hiking lace eyelets. This vulcanized boot novelty comes as an accomplished shoe that stays true to the vintage originals it draws from. A Vans hiking boot tread pattern provides a recognizable but modest touch of Vans.  You can purchase either colorway from the Vans store by clicking on the pics above, or after the jump.

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The new Mesa Moc CA combines a Chukka boot silhouette with elements of desert boots to recast a deconstructed ankle leather shoe in an artful and innovative design. The full grain leather upper is imbued with nonpareil character: a newly constructed overlay moc toe area, round wax laces, and synthetic suede linings combine as elements of characteristic and subtle detailing.  These are now available for purchase, by clicking on the pics after the jump.

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More good stuff from the California team!  The Vans Era Brogue CA sports a traditional wing tip dress shoe attitude.  Perforated leather detailing on the full grain leather heel and toe and premium suede quarters give this release a bit of sophistication, as well as that true aesthetic of a deconstructed collar lining. Waxed round laces and synthetic suede linings complete this version of a Vans classic.  These are now available for purchase, by clicking on the picture above, and after the jump.

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Words via Vans:

“The Old Skool Reissue CA is endowed with unmistakable personality. As a Vans original, it inaugurated the classic Vans side stripe that is now a firm part of vintage iconography, and with the Old Skool Reissue CA, the heritage is taken down its basketball alley. Working with full grain leather uppers reminiscent of team colors of 1970s basketball teams, a suede side stripe, sport mesh linings, and 10 oz. canvas tongues, this Old Skool stays true to original Vans construction and design.”

This season’s Old Skool Reissue from the Vans CA team is definitely on point.  Available in a Navy/Blue, and Red/Black colorways.

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Words via Vans:

“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 full grain leather uppers reminiscent of team colors of 1970s basketball teams, a suede side stripe and eyestay, and sport mesh linings, this perennial classic upholds the traditions of original Vans construction and design principles.”

Although the shape of the shoe in the press pic is a little funny, you can see that this is going to be an instant classic.  With the color combo, and material placement, you can’t go wrong with this pack.  Available in Grey/Green, or Navy/Burgundy.  Don’t sleep!

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