Vans Vault x Blends – Old Skool Zip LX “Bones” (Official Under The Palms Review!)

May 29 14 under Collaborations, Recent Pickups!, Reviews, UTP, Vault | Comments Off

I have to give the biggest shout-out to our friends over at Blends!!! I can’t believe they’re finally here! When sample pics first popped up online of the black Old Skool with the familiar bones jazz stripe, we instantly knew who was behind this creation, and started beasting over them. It was only about a year ago that Blends released their 10th anniversary Sk8-Hi Reissue Zip LX “Bones”, and with that epic shoe, and instant cult status, a legacy was born. Now, we’re only two shoes deep into this legacy, but this awesome design is all theirs. Nobody did it before them, and quite honestly, who would dare replicate it? We’d shame them in an instant! The apparent motorcycle culture inspiration is awesome and makes for some great design aspects. Simple black colorways, with white accents, and white soles are all that you need when you have premium leather, a side zipper reminiscent of a leather motorcycle jacket, and a bad-ass bone on the side of your shoe! And let me go back to the leather on these once more. If I’m not mistaken, Blends utilized a higher grade of leather on these Old Skool Zip LX’s, than they did on the Sk8-Hi Reissue Zip LX from last year. It just feels softer, more supple, and the grain looks to be of higher grade. Take a peek at my detailed shots for a better look. Unlike the 100 pair production of last year’s release, this year there are about triple that, but that doesn’t mean you’ll be able to stroll into your local Blends location mid-afternoon and be able to pick these up. If I were you, I’d be dusting off your camping chairs, and deciding on which location you want to line up at, as these are on everyone’s radar this time, and there shouldn’t be any rain in the forecast like last year, to keep some folks at home. Bottom line…don’t underestimate these if you want them. I’ll be seeing some of you in line on Saturday morning, if you plan to go to the Costa Mesa location. There will also be pairs allocated for Blends online shop, so stay tuned to their newsletter, twitter, Instagram, etc. for drop info and pricing.

Drops: Saturday 5.31.14

In-store: 11:30 AM PST

Online: 10 AM PST / 1PM EST

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Vans Vault x Blends – Old Skool Zip LX (Official Release Info!)

May 27 14 under Collaborations, Vault | Comments Off

info and pics via Blends:

“BLENDS and Vans Vault have teamed up to take on the classic Old Skool silhouette. The follow-up to their 10 year anniversary SK8 Hi Zip LX “Bones,” the Old Skool uses the same black, buttery premium leather and their Bone Jazz Stripe with an added zipper on the medial side. The Blends Old Skool Zip LX “Bones” are set to drop Saturday, May 31st and will be available exclusively at all BLENDS store locations and their online shop.”

Last year’s Sk8-Hi Reissue Zip LX went down asone of the best releases of the year. Hell, it may have been one of the best releases from Vans in about 5 years! This time, the Old Skool was chosen, and once again they’ve incorporated the zipper into the shoe. Whether it’s necessary or not is up to you, but it feels like it belongs there, especially with the overall motorcycle jacket aesthetic. The rumor going around is that this time they produced nearly 300 pairs, unlike the 100 pairs for the Sk8-Hi, so what does that mean? Perhaps a better chance at getting a pair! We’ll just have to wait and see. Also, I heard that Vans liked the idea of the zipper on this Old Skool, and they may be incorporating it into an upcoming season’s shoe. Whether that will be with Vault, CA, or General Release is yet to be seen. Either way, when Vans takes an original idea from a collaboration, it’s a sign that you must be doing something right! Congrats Blends, on your 11th Anniversary, and to many more!

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Vans Vault x Blends – Old Skool Zip LX “Bones” (Teaser Video!)

May 21 14 under Collaborations, Vault, Videos | Comments Off

Here is a sneak peak of the 2nd installment of the BLENDS x Vans Vault “Bones” project. Following last year’s 10th Anniversary Sk8-Hi Zip LX, the Blends Design crew decided to put their now-iconic design on an Old Skool model. More details are forthcoming, but until then, enjoy another great teaser video put out by Blends.

The video was shot at Cycle Lodge in Orange, CA which is the headquarters for Born Free with their friend Grant Peterson. The annual Born Free Vintage Chopper and Classic Cycle Show has become “the” place for old and young from all over the world to ride in, see, and talk about old iron for one day. You can check out Born Free at bornfreeshow.com

Vans Vault x Star Wars – Complete Set! (Video Review by @samcolt12)

May 16 14 under Collaborations, Reviews, Vault, Videos | Comments Off

Check out UTP member Tom aka SamColt12’s complete set of the Vault x Star Wars collection. Each pair is limited to 300 pairs, and were only sold at 6 stores worldwide. Completing this set is an awesome thing, and I’m glad he was able to show us each pair, and give his personal opinions on each pair!

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Vans x All Nations Skate Jam – Half Cab “Pendleton” ANSJ 2014 (Video Review by @samcolt12)

May 16 14 under Collaborations, Reviews, Videos | Comments Off

Check out one of Tom’s latest pickups, the ANSJ ’14 Pendleton Half Cab. Get a close look at these beauties, and there are still smaller sizes left up on eBay. Thanks for the great videos Tom!

Vans x Andrea Crews – “Solarized” Slip-On (Spring/Summer 2014)

May 14 14 under Collaborations | Comments Off

Words via Highsnobiety:

“For Spring/Summer 2014, Andrea Crews and Vans collaborate to create an exclusive collection of Vans Slip-Ons. Consisting of three unique prints, the Slip-Ons directly reference the season’s “Solarize” collection, fusing Andrea Crews’ playful approach to fashion with Vans’ classically Californian style. With a color palette of blues, greens and grey, the collection provides the opportunity to lighten up your summer look. The Andrea Crews x Vans collaboration will only be sold through five retailers around the world, including colette, Wut Berlin, Liger Store, I.T and Beaker.”

Vans Classic x Star Wars – Official Commercial! (Video)

May 5 14 under Ads, Celebs, Collaborations, Events, Heritage, History, NEWS, Pro, Videos | Comments Off

Via Vans:

“To introduce the special edition Vans x Star Wars collection (shoes and apparel) launching June 2014, we went to the Vans Off the Wall Skatepark in Huntington Beach, CA to film a skate contest set in 1980. After legendary skateboarder Christian Hosoi finishes his run, a rookie wookiee (played by another legend — Steve Caballero) rips the bowl and receives mixed scores from the judges. Tony Alva, Jeff Grosso and Vans surf team riders Leila Hurst and Alex Knost can be seen cheering in the crowd alongside Stormtroopers, Jawas and Chewbacca.”

OffTheWall.TV is a digital online video network chronicling the unique aspects of Vans’ brand of youth culture through original video projects and exclusive content exploring skate, surf, snow, BMX, girls’ lifestyle, art and music. With more than 45 years of rich heritage and far-reaching influence in youth culture, OffTheWall.TV story-telling captures the creative expressions of Vans’ “Off the Wall” identity.

Check out http://offthewall.tv/

Subscribe to Vans OffTheWall.TV: http://bit.ly/1aIFFTY

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Vans Vault x Opening Ceremony x Mickey Mouse – Steamboat Willie Collection

May 1 14 under Collaborations, Vault | Comments Off

Vault by Vans has teamed up with Opening Ceremony, and Disney, to create this Mickey Mouse shoe collection you see here. Choosing the classic models, OG Sk8-Hi LX, OG Authentic LX, and OG Slip-On LX, the first two feature an all-over print of Steamboat Willie, the very first Mickey Mouse character. The Sk8-Hi has a yellow background on the canvas, with black suede uppers. The Authentic has a red background on an all-over canvas print. The Slip-On features a film strip all-over print. Each pair is available for pre-order on Opening Ceremony’s webstore. I wish all of you luck in pre-ordering, as Opening Ceremony has been known to mess that up on numerous occasions, with some of us members here at Under The Palms.

Vans Vault x Star Wars – Compilation of Photos From Complex, DQM, and OTH (@complexmag, @dqmnyc, @othboutique) #maythe4thbewithyou

May 1 14 under Collaborations, Vault | Comments Off

I’ve compiled all of the photos that each media source has put out, and I can’t wait for this release on May 4th! #maythe4thbewithyou

Enjoy!

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Vans Vault x Star Wars – Capsule Collection (May 2014)

Apr 30 14 under Collaborations, Vault | Comments Off

Words via GQ:

“It’s a big week galaxies far far away, apparently. On the heels of releasing the (almost) full cast of the new Star Wars films, Vault by Vans has announced that they’re dropping a Star Wars collab early this May. The capsule collection has six styles, complete with storm trooper prints, subtle references to Jedi Master Yoda and, of course, the heavy-breathing, slightly robotic Darth Vader. Each pair is a slight twist on Vans’ classic lineup you already know—the sk8-hi, the slip-on, era and half cab. Every detail was considered, right down to the prints, which are remixed from the brand’s archive. It’s a subtle way to show your allegiance to either The Empire (why?), The Rebel Alliance, or to just show you’re a total fanboy. We’re just glad they didn’t make a Jar Jar Binks pair.”

It’s a new day, when GQ has the official drop info for the Vault by Vans x Star Wars collection. This is completely awesome, and nice work on keeping the style present! By incorporating the vintage prints, but flipping them in a subtle way, it makes these a totally wearable shoe, and not just a collector’s item. Good shit Vault! Good shit!

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