Floral prints are something that will never go out of style with Vans’ laidback California lifestyle, and this Aloha Era 59 is a perfect example.  These feature a primarily blue backdrop, with nice red and yellow hibiscus flowers, as well as some green paisley shapes incorporated throughout the Hawaiian-themed print.  These are a must-have in your upcoming Summer rotation, so stock up on a pair now by clicking on the pic above, and support UTP!

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Attention Slip-On fans!  This looks to be a big year for you if this is how Vans is going to start off the new year.  This leather pack is absolutely amazing, and the colors and textures lend themselves to almost any type of occasion.  We see some embossed croc patterns, a diamond-perforated pattern, a crackled leather version, and a black basket-weave texture, sort of like on a policeman’s belt.  Did you say you like all-white vulc soles?  Well good, cause that’s about all you have a choice of with these!

pics via Freshnessmag

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Here’s something mostly for the ladies, or for those who “love goooold”…or silver.  Vans has created two Slip-Ons in a gold, and silver foil metallic mockup.  I try to keep the GR stuff to a minimum on here, but I had to make an exception for these joints.

pic via Highsnobiety

As somebody commented on Hypebeast: “lol, sorry chuck hughes, i guess vans moved onto a cooler chef, nothing personal”, regarding the OTH x Vault “Black Crab” release, which was a special release, aimed at the people who work in kitchens, specially designed with non-skid soles, water-resistant uppers that featured a durable tough rubberized material.  As we always say, no collab is safe!  Too bad Vans couldn’t have worked with the people who originally brought the idea to the table.  Hopefully these come out well!

Words and pics via Hypebeast:

“It is no secret that while Vans shoes were originally designed for and marketed towards the surf and skateboarding culture, it has long since surpassed this niche to become the go-to shoes for work and play. Coming as no surprise, Vans have now redesigned the Classic Slip-On with Tyler Kord, chef and owner of the No. 7 family of restaurants, specifically for those in the restaurant business. Featuring an upper of water- and grime-repellant canvas treated with Vansguard® and a siped outsole to increase grip on smooth, wet kitchen floors, the shoe is completely black to hide any stains. Inside the shoe, we have enhanced footbed cushioning and arch support suited to prolonged periods of standing. See them in action at the No. 7 Sub kitchen in Brooklyn, New York, and look for them to drop soon at Vans.”

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Words via Highsnobiety:

“The forthcoming season of Vans Classics revisits the forms of the Era, Old Skool and Half Cab for a five-piece set of snake colorways. Steve Caballero’s signature mid-top, the Half Cab, dominates the pack with a trio of styles in the range. Outfitted in embossed reptile-styled uppers and paired with a padded tongue, the Half Cab presents tonal red and eclipse colorways alongside a mixed khaki/brown offering. The mixed scale materials extend to the low-top portion of the collection with allover coverage of the Era and quarter panel detailing on the Old Skool. Clean white midsole finish and vulcanized waffle outsoles put the finishing touches on the assortment. The Vans Classics Fall 2014 “Snake” pack is now available at select Vans retailers.”

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