Nice Kicks Visits Agenda And Previews Some New Vans! (@nicekicks)

Jul 17 15 under Friends, General Release | Comments Off

Last week was the Agenda Trade Show in Long Beach, and Nice Kicks was on location, peeping the new product for this upcoming year, and Vans looks to be dropping a few nice additions to their lineup. They’ve revisited the aloha floral print, this time in a new pattern featuring a large hibiscus flower as the main focal point, which will be available in a Sk8-Hi, an Era, and a Slip-On. The next set is a familiar one. The Hula Girl has been featured on a few apparel pieces in the past, as well as on some SAMPLE Authentics that were given out at a golf charity event, which I have a pair laying around somewhere that I scored off eBay. It looks like they’ve created a black pair as well, and included an Old Skool and a Sk8-Hi to the collection. The pairs that stole the show I must say, are the “star-perforated” Black or White leather tonal Sk8-Hi and Authentic. These are awesomely original and should do quite nicely. I can see these being customized by just about everyone. Look for all of these to drop later on in the year!

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Vans x Eley Kishimoto – Capsule Collection (Summer 2015)

Jul 9 15 under Art, Collaborations, General Release | Comments Off

pics via Highsnobiety

Vans and British design house Eley Kishimoto team up for a collection that encapsulates the spirit of creative self-expression and wearable art. The Eley Kishimoto Sk8-Hi Reissue, part of the Vans x Eley Kishimoto collaboration, combines the reissued legendary lace-up high top with Kishimoto’s iconic flash print. The Sk8-Hi Reissue also features sturdy canvas uppers, signature waffle rubber outsoles, and padded collar and heel counters for support and flexibility.

Purchase the collection from the Vans webstore HERE!

Vans Classics – Premium Leather Old Skool Zip (Available Now!)

Jun 21 15 under General Release | Comments Off

Words via Vans:

“The Old Skool Zip, a twist on the Vans timeless sidestripe style, is a low top lace-up featuring a zipper along the eyestay with premium leather uppers. It also includes re-enforced toecaps to withstand repeated wear, signature waffle rubber outsoles, and padded collar and heel counters for support and flexibility.”

All 3 colorways are available now, by clicking on the pic above and below!

Vans x Disney – Sk8-Hi Reissue (Mickey & Friends) (Video Review by LBIFBACK)

Jun 8 15 under Collaborations, General Release, Reviews, Videos | Comments Off

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Vans x Disney – “Young At Heart” Collection (Now Available!)

Jun 4 15 under Collaborations, General Release | Comments Off

The collection is finally here! Support UTP and click through the image below to purchase from the Vans webstore.

Disney And Vans Let Us Be Young At Heart For A Day (#DisneyAndVans)

Jun 1 15 under Collaborations, Events, Friends, General Release, Heritage, History, OTWS, UTP | Comments Off

The Happiest Place On Earth. There isn’t a better way to describe the thoughts and feelings I walked away with after the fun-filled all-day event put on by Disney and Vans this past Thursday. They pulled out all the stops for this event, and I am deeply honored and greatly humbled that I was able to partake in all of the festivities, and hang out with some great people that also do great things in the sneaker world, at a much much more higher level than I do.

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Vans x Disney – Young At Heart Collection (Summer 2015)

May 18 15 under Collaborations, General Release | Comments Off

We’ve been anticipating this collection for about a year or so now, and it looks like the release is right around the corner. Vans has had a long-standing relationship with Disney, since back in the early 90’s when they were still making their shoes here in the USA. You can still find some rare originals on eBay, and a few of those original prints were reissued in the Vault line a little over a year ago. You can also thank this partnership for all of your Star Wars Vans! This time, Vans has created this awesome collection, dubbed “Young At Heart”, which will be a GR release, showing up in every Vans store, along with some really cool accessories and apparel. The designs are all original for Vans, from Mickey wearing red shoes, to Pooh sitting with his wooden skateboard, to Donald shouting his usual obscenities. There’s also a classic Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse design for the more traditional Disney fan. There is surely something in this pack that speaks to you. They’ve got the classics covered, with Authentic’s, Era’s, Slip-On’s, and Sk8-Hi’s, but don’t discount the socks, hats, tees, and bags that accompany them. Nicekicks has these slated for June, but earlier informants said these were coming in July, but no worries. We’ll keep you posted either way.

info via Nicekicks

pics via Highsnobiety

Vans Classics – Drained and Confused Pack (Available Now!)

Apr 9 15 under General Release | Comments Off

Here’s a fun release for the Spring/Summer 2015 season. The Drained and Confused pack features an all-over print of a sliced open pineapple skull, that’s stuffed full of fruit. Sometimes you just don’t need to overthink things, and just create something that’s visually appealing. That’s exactly what this is. They’ve applied the pattern to an Authentic, an Old Skool, as well as a few apparel pieces and accessories. Each piece can be purchased on the Vans webstore by clicking on the pic below. Thanks to Hypebeast for the cool pic above!

Van Doren – Flamingo Pack (Available Now!)

Apr 6 15 under General Release, Van Doren | Comments Off

Check out one of our favorite Van Doren releases for the summer, dubbed the Flamingo Pack. Featuring an all-over vintage inspired print of Flamingos, in a mostly pink and turquoise color combination. The pack consists of an Old Skool and an Authentic, both sitting on top of a white midsole with the standard Van Doren black foxing stripe. These are available from the Vans webstore now by clicking on the pic above. Support UTP!

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Vans Classics – Gold Mono Chukka Boot & Era (Available Now!)

Mar 5 15 under General Release | Comments Off

If you thought Yeezy season was over, think again. Vans just dropped a few tonal joints for us, and following in the footsteps of the tonal Red Authentic from Journeys, the Crimson colorway is no doubt going to be a big hit. It’s available in Chukka Boot, or Era form, and each shoe features a gold set of lace eyelets. The other colorways include Black and Gargoyle. Head on over to the Vans webstore to cop a pair before it’s too late, by clicking on the pic above or below!