Here’s another one of those releases that flies under the radar. Dubbed the “washed paisley” pack, the Era seen here comes in a Bitter Chocolate colorway, with an all-over paisley print. Also available is a Slip-On version. The shoe has a nice look to it, agree? The cream colored vulcanized sole suits it nicely, and the round waxed laces add to it’s character. Both shoes are available for purchase after the jump, by clicking on the pic.
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Words via Offspring:
“Offspring and Vans continue to cement their long standing relationship with yet another utterly unique and exclusive pack of Era 59 california. As our affiliation with Vans goes back such a long way, we felt it was only right to pay homage to their skating heritage with a few quirky details.
One key design feature to note is the matte textured rubber toe box. The idea behind this is to act as a direct reference to the grip tape used on a skateboard. This approach has never been done before and has been mixed with premium leather on the tongue, heel and flag. The middle quarters are also given the Vans California premium treatment with rich suede. These new and exclusive Era 59 California’s are extremely limited in numbers so you will need to be quick to secure yourself a piece of Vans v Offspring history.”
You can purchase each pair below:
Vans ERA 59 Chestnut/Web SMU £64.99
Vans ERA 59 Sycamore SMU £64.99
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Here’s another dope release from the California team. The “Summer Buck” pack will be hitting shelves soon, in these four awesome colorways of the popular 106 Vulcanized. Constructed entirely of suede nubuck, in a tonal colorway throughout, that blends into the double-wide foxing stripe. Each pair features the same brown nylon laces, silver metal lace eyelets, and white vulcanized midsoles. The interior lining is finished off in premium leather. Available in four unofficially named colorways: Olive Green, Blue, Gray, and Black.
info via FreshNGood
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The California collection has a few of nice new releases coming soon, and one of them is this clean looking 106 Moc CA in a “Herringbone Pack”. Constructed with leather on the toe box and tongue, suede on the collar, and herringbone twill on the upper. They’re finished up with brass colored metal eyelets, and square leather laces for that “young grown man’s steez”. Each pair sports a uniquely colored vulcanized sole, and will be available in Sequoia, and Black colorways at your local California dealer.
info via FreshNGood
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Spring is just around the corner, and the California team is offering up these perfect Easter Sunday kicks for you all. This Authentic CA has been given a brushed twill canvas makeup, so when you’re out on your yacht, you can fit in with all of your preppy neighbors, or Yale classmates. Just kidding! These will be available in 4 pastel colorways. Yellow, Pink, Blue, and a White model as well. Each pair features some classy looking square leather laces, as well as metal lace eyelets. All pairs sit on top of a pure white sole, with a black foxing stripe. So fresh and so clean-clean!
info via FreshNGood
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The California team brings to us this new take on the Zapato Del Barco, called the Zapato Gore CA. Designed for the guys who like to wear girls shoes, it’s been given a deconstructed slimmer look, a Lo Pro sole, all while being a slip-on shoe. These are right on time for the Summer, constructed in lightweight canvas and perforated suede, and a leather heel piece as well. They’re finished off with metal lace eyelets, and some round cotton laces. Available in 2 colors: Navy and Shitake
info via FreshNGood
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Here’s another look into the California line with the latest offering, the Chukka Decon CA. The deconstructed version of Vans sneakers has gained in popularity over the past year, and with a fashion forward design, and slimmed down approach, it’s not a surprise. This is where fashion is heading people, so if you want to stay up on game, then get your grown man look on. These are going to be available in a few earthy colorways: Dark Blue/Regular Gum, Pale Khaki/Gum and Java/Black Coffee. Each pair also features brass eyelets, and square leather laces. Available soon at your local Vans CA dealer.
info via FreshNGood
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Are any of you having trouble finding Vans CA dealers? Being the middle child of the Vans family isn’t always easy, and sometimes finding an identity is one of the hardest parts. Well we can help guide you in the right direction to one of the best CA dealers around, and that’s Silo in the mid-west. Brant, homie of OTWS and fellow Syndicate collector by default, knows good product for sure, and that’s why he stocks the CA line deep. I keep saying it, but I think the CA team is taking over this year, and who knows for how many years after! Here’s a few new drops that he got in last week, but I’ve been slow to head on over to his blog lately, so I am sharing this info with you pretty late. Not to worry, CA’s aren’t that limited, so there should be plenty to go around. Check out the latest Sk8-Hi Boat, Chukka, and Chukka Del Barco to release. Very nice!
Hit up Brant at:
SILO
201 north locust st
grand island NE 68801
(308) 395-8987
contact@silostore.com
HOURS:
M-F: 1-7PM
SAT: 11-5PM
SUN: DAY OF REST
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Vans has a pretty good track record when it comes to designing hybrid models, and creating variations of existing models, and their latest creation is an update on their popular Chukka model. You don’t want to call this one a Chukka Low, because it has the uppers of a Chukka boot. The central focus on this shoe is the split seam running up the center of the toe, similar to a brogue boot or some oxfords. It surely gives it a classy look, and the textured midsoles give it that nice touch of a crepe sole, even though it’s not. The final noticeable detail is the leather heel panel. What do you think? I think California is destined to take over this year, as Vans’ leading brand!
info via Highsnobiety
Photography: Pete Williams/Highsnobiety
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What do we have here?! Look at these beauties. What you’re looking at is a deconstructed version of the Chukka Del Barco, in a clean looking “chambray pack”, just in time for the spring! Constructed in chambray material, in 3 colorways: Black, Dress Blues, and Grey. Each pair has leather accents, as well as metal eyelets and contrasting laces. The best looking pair of the bunch are the grey ones. Anyone wanna help me find them?! Due out soon at your local CA dealer.
info via FreshNGood
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