Words via SNS:

“The Sneakersnstuff x Vans OG Classic Slip-On LX ”Stockholm” is our first collaboration with Vans. Of course we looked to our hometown for inspiration. When the skateboard culture first appeared in Stockholm it was on Sergels Torg, or Plattan as most people from Stockholm calls it, you would find it. Taking the iconic Vans Slip-On with its black and white checkerboard pattern and just twist it to celebrate Plattan as a classic landmark in Stockholm with its characteristic triangular black and white pattern felt like a very natural thing to do.

The Sneakersnstuff x Vans OG Classic Slip-On LX ”Stockholm” features an upper in traditional canvas with a black and white triangular pattern on it. We made the lining in pigskin leather to give a more premium feeling. This Vans Vault limited edition release features the Vans and the SNS logo on the insoles, and also on the classic flag on the outside.

And to celebrate the history of the shoe, we also made 50 limited edition skate decks with the triangular pattern on one side, and the Vans Off the Wall logo plus the SNS logo on the other. The decks will be given away to Friends & Family of Vans and Sneakersnstuff, but we will also of course give our customers a chance to win one.

The Sneakersnstuff x Vans OG Classic Slip-On LX ”Stockholm” will be released in very limited numbers as part of the Vans Vault program – and only available at Sneakersnstuff May 9th.”

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Words via Highsnobiety:

“Combining craftsmanship and high-end materializations, artist Taka Hayashi continues to produce luxurious sneaker designs under Vans’ premium label, Vault by Vans. This spring, Hayashi reissues two of his deluxe silhouettes, the TH Priz Hi LX and TH Sk8-Mid LX, in updated colorways. Inspired by the build of the Vans Prison Issue, the TH Priz Hi LX is an elevated extension of the low-top. Created by Taka five years ago, the split-paneled TH Priz Hi LX returns in a refined off-white canvas and brown leather form complete with perforated heel panels, embroidered ankle straps and tonal waxed laces. Last seen in Spring 2014, the TH Sk8-Mid LX resurfaces in two color-ups – Khaki and New Navy – featuring the stitched Cross Pattern on the medial and lateral sides of each shoe. This re-imagining of the Vans Sk8-Mid is further detailed with suede materials, leather Sidestripe overlays, rawhide lacing and raised toe box foxing.”

We’re definitely looking forward to this pack, especially the TH Priz Hi LX in it’s slightly updated form, mainly the toe.  The native american bead work on the straps are one of Taka’s greatest features and hopefully it’s used a little more often in some future creations.  The Sk8-Mid LX is also an awesome design, and the khaki and light blue colorway is looking perfect for Summer.  These should be arriving in April at your favorite Vault account.

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