Words via HighSnobiety:
“Ludwig Van has released a super rare pair of Vault by Vans Deadstock Canvas Project “Mary Jane” printed shoes. “This is ONE pair of only FIVE PAIRS IN EXISTENCE. It really needs no more explanation. This is strictly for the real collector…or the “baller” as it were. Lil’ Wayne was sweating us for them but we DENIED his request.” The sneaker comes with a matching belt and various other ephemera. You can’t say we didn’t fill our 420 quota today.”
We are patiently waiting for more info to release on the next Vans drop from Supreme, and I recently stumbled upon these pics while searching for some other photos, and thought you’d all like another sneakpeak at the Chukkas due out soon. No new info yet, but stay tuned for the most recent news that emerges!
info via truefxckinstory
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Words via Plus Skateshop:
“Steve Caballero’s Half Cab has been our favorite skate shoe since its inception in 1991 (before that we made our own by cutting down his original high top), so when Vans gave us the go-ahead to customize a shoe, using Stevie’s signature design was an easy decision. Going with a straight-skate colorway and high end skateable materials was our basic idea and true to our background. A flat black full grain nubuck with a suede feel mixed with a durable poly canvas make up the upper materials; further customized with small Plus logo embroidery at upper heel, top 3 eyelet hardware evoking the look of axle nuts, and 2 sets of waxed laces (black and white). Being given this opportunity is quiet an honor, big thanks to Vans, Steve Caballero and our customers for making our little dream come true! Features a flexible vulcanized sole construction, foam padded collar and tongue, high grade removable PU insole, Duracap toe bumper for added reinforcement, and grippy gum rubber outsole with Vans Classic waffle grip tread pattern. Comes with black & white laces.”
Now available for purchase in store, and online at Plus Skateshop for $59.95.
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Some new pics have released on the XLARGE website, of their Vans Era that is due to release at 8PM, or 20:00 Japan time, which is 4AM here. I wish I was able to purchase these, but I can’t read Japanese, and I’m not even sure if the XLARGE site will ship overseas. There are also pics of the L.A. Dodgers New Era cap, and T-shirt that accompany this release, so click around on the site to find them. Enjoy the chopped screen shots I took!
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Vans and Arizona skate shop Cowtown skateboards have recently gotten together to release this awesome Era Pro. Exclusive to Cowtown skateboards, their Southwestern influence can be seen all over it. From the black suede uppers, to the black twill side panels, to the gum brown foxing stripe and heel tab. The removable PU insole is lined with soft brown suede, and a copper flake OG Cowtown logo. These are finished off with leather square laces, and a leather Vans tag on the upper. They’re now available at Cowtown, as well as their web shop for $51.95
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Yesterday was the opening release for the collaboration project between Vans, Utility Board Supply, and 4Q Conditioning‘s Max Schaaf. The Sk8-Mid came out great, even though there was one slight change to the final production, the California state graphic on the tongue. That’s all that was changed. Perhaps it was to help boost the sales out-of-state, but then again we’ll never know. It doesn’t take away much from the shoe at all, and honestly, anytime Vans or any company gets together with a motorcycle builder, you can expect every detail has been gone over, and calculated. Do I need to remind you of Max Schaaf’s Syndicate release? Or perhaps Jason Jessee’s multiple Syndicate hits? Some details that you will notice, that weren’t mentioned before, are the 4Q branding on the back of the tongue, the gold inner eyelet, and embroidered outer one, and the reversed waffle-tread. These are a pro model, so they incorporate the removable thick sockliner, as well as the Duracap toe bumper. The leathers are so nice, as you’ll see in my up-close shots, and the waxed laces set everything off just right. An extra pair of white laces are also included with the release, as well as the 4Q conditioning shop rag, bell ornament from Repop, which is said to ward off evil spirits, and personal hangtag, signed by Max. Some pairs also came with a wooden beer chip, but mine didn’t. At the event, they also gave out free t-shirts with purchase, but they went quick, and sizes were limited. Enjoy the pics, and these will be available online, Monday 4/11. Retail was set at $79.95.
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Vans OTW has recently let their advocates Ako and Atiba Jefferson come up with their take on the slim-profiled Larkin. They created two versions of the shoe, an all leather pair, and an all canvas pair, both done in all black. The leather one features perforated uppers, and black soles, for that classy, semi-formal, all blacked out look. The canvas pair sits on top of a white sole, which for some reason just fits it perfectly. Both have “Black Out” labels on the heel, as well as on the sock liners. OTW is really starting to take off, and if they keep coming correct with releases like this, then they’ll have no problem with their sophomore season! Hit up Brant at Silo if you’re interested in these!
pics and info via Silo
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Words via HypeBeast:
“Los Angeles-based designer and Ludwig Van impresario Mike Dytri has turned a cache of decades-old original Vans canvas sheets (purchased at a warehouse sale) into his newest collaboration. Working closely with Vans, Ludwig Van created this extremely limited edition collection of only 288 pairs using 14 different patterns. The shoes ship with a D-ring belt, flipbook and shoe bag all packaged in a limited edition box. The collection will only be available in five U.S. stores: UNDFTD (Los Angeles – La Brea), Conveyor (Santa Monica, CA), Proper (Long Beach, CA), DQM (New York) and Bows & Arrows (Berkeley, CA). Colette (Paris) and Dover Street Market (London) will carry the shoes in Europe, while the shoes will be released slightly later in Japan as well.”
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Vans Vault and Ludwig Van clothing brand, have gotten together on this really cool, and unique collaboration project. Dubbed the “Deadstock Canvas Project”, Mike Dytri of Ludwig Van, art directed this project, with the focal point on some rare, early 90s Vans canvas’s that he had been sitting on for awhile, that were sourced through an auction. He wanted to do something great with these, so he got in touch with some people he knew, who knew some people, who knew some people, and the project came to life. There will be 290 pairs total, in the classic Era style, as well as a D-Ring belt for this project, and the releases will be scaled back to only a few Vault dealers, mainly because of the amount of material they have to work with. Peep the vid for the awesome patterns, and prints, and patiently wait for these limited pieces to arrive!
info via HighSnobiety
Right off the heels of the successful first Spring/Summer Vans release from Supreme, next up are these Chukka 95’s. This is the first time we get to see the entire lineup of colorways. These will be available in Black, Royal Blue, Navy, Yellow, and Red, in a canvas upper, with a leather heel, while sitting on top of an all white midsole. There is also a checkered heel-pull, as well as a black and white checkered removable sockliner, a nod to the Vans heritage. Expect to see these around May at Supreme.
pics via Shoe Master on Hypebeast
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