Vans Skate and Dime MTL have put out a few bangers over the years, and this one took everyone by storm. A true reanimation of the original 2001 design, they decided to bring back the Rowley XLT, in all it’s chunky glory. These disappeared faster than we had expected, but then again, we’re in the age of early 200’s retros, and chunky skate shoes are back in. These are perfect in every way, and Dime always does it right. From the Dime custom logo across the silhouette’s heel counter and tongue, to the period correct durable full synthetic nubuck upper, lightweight cut & buff EVA midsole, and all the upper padding you forgot was in there!

I wonder if Vans is going to release these in a wider, more GR variation?  They probably will, and we will have a new horse to beat dead, like we did with the Knu Skool lol! We’ll just have to wait and see.

These dropped earlier this morning, and have all but sold out everywhere. The shoe comes in a Navy colorway, while in true Dime fashion, they released a shop/website exclusive Birch colorway. Both retail for $120 USD.

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With a unique combination of grit, attention to detail, and a raw, no-frills approach, Hockey brings a necessary rebellious edge to modern skateboard culture. This attitude and ethos are reflected in everything from the brand’s bold, high-saturation designs to its heavy hitting skate clips, and, of course, its sneaker collaborations. Since first working together in 2018, Vans Skateboarding and Hockey have established a singular aesthetic of their own across their range of collaborative footwear, and now they’re continuing that relationship with a trio of releases: fresh iterations of the Skate Old Skool, Skate Slip-On, and Skate Authentic Hi, as well as a Vans Skateboarding x Hockey Slam skate session in NYC’s Tompkins Square Park on September 15, 2023, featuring custom obstacles that tie back to the collection’s design inspiration.

 The Skate Old Skool and Skate Slip-On fall on two different ends of the color spectrum, with the former boasting a black and gum color scheme while the latter opts for a mixture of white and black. Though this duo may present vastly different palettes, their aesthetic is unified by snakeskin embellishments and bold red block letter Hockey hits. Meanwhile, the Skate Authentic Hi returns in a brown canvas colorway. An Authentic lengthened into a unique high-top, Andrew Allen’s familiar sneaker boasts a Hockey hit on its collar and comes in a custom box (like the others) that nods to his beloved dog Ronnie, as well as a new snakeskin-printed liner.

It’s not just aesthetics here either — that wouldn’t be the Hockey way. To meet the no-holds-barred skate style of the Hockey team, all three styles are packed full of Vans Skateboarding’s best tech. PopCush™ insoles provide enhanced comfort and energy return with a tireless foam compound that maintains its shape session after session, while DURACAP™ reinforcements hold up to the wear and tear of even the most labor-intensive flip tricks and SickStick™ rubber outsoles provide all-conditions grip and stability.

The Vans Skateboarding x Hockey Fall 2023 collection will be released via vans.com/skateboarding, the Hockey webstore, and select Vans Skateboarding accounts globally tomorrow. In addition, Vans Skateboarding and Hockey will host a Slam skate session on September 15, 2023, at 5 p.m. in Tompkins Square Park, E. 10^th Street, New York, NY. The event is open to the public.

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On her board, Vans Skateboarding team rider Beatrice Domond pushes street skating in a fresh, exhilarating direction that blends style and finesse. Off her board, she does the same: her incomparable personal style has made her a favorite of the fashion cognoscenti. This versatility makes Domond a perfect choice to introduce the Zahba Mid, the newest member of the Zahba family and a silhouette that, much like Domond, can do just about anything.

Based in New York City, Domond has skated through the Big Apple’s streets in all four seasons but is particularly fond of fall — when the leaves on the city’s trees turn from a vibrant green to a rich gold. That shift in seasons is the inspiration for her take on the Zahba Mid, which boasts a rich green suede upper trimmed with custom gold graphics on the heel and tongue badge as well as contrasting black hits on the Jazz Stripe, tongue, and laces.

The Vans Zahba Mid by Beatrice Domond is also loaded with Vans Skateboarding’s latest and greatest tech. IMPACTWAFFLE™ provides next-level impact protection without sacrificing board feel, while above it, VR3CUSH™ supplies dual-density foam made with at least 50% bio-based EVA foam. Below this two-tech sandwich sits SICKSTICK™ rubber, with zonal tread for enhanced grip, durability, and life. DURACAP™ toecaps supply top-tier durability for even the most shoe-shredding tricks, and the sockliner is made from 98% recycled foam.

Priced at $120, the Vans Zahba Mid by Beatrice Domond will be available globally on July 13, 2023, at select Vans Skateboarding stockists and Vans.com. A Skate Style 53 created in collaboration with Beatrice Domond is set to land at the same time. To celebrate the Vans Zahba Mid by Beatrice Domond, Vans will host a Launch Party at Skate Space 198 on July 13. To RSVP, Sign Up HERE.

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Vans has teamed up with Palace Skateboards once again, this time to bring an entirely new hybrid model, being dubbed the Vans Low.  We typically associate the name “Low” with what non-Vans fanatics would call an Old Skool, Authentic, or Era in most cases, but this one is entirely different.  Palace took two shoes from the early 90’s, the iconic Half Cab, and the lesser known, but highly regarded Mike Carroll signature shoe, aka the MC, and created this dope new model!  It’s got all the fancy new Vans Skate tech, including a sockliner.

Available in a Black or Natural White colorway, both sitting on top of a standard white vulc sole with black foxing stripe.  Natural gum waffle soles offer up the best grip in the industry.  Peep the wacky video that Palace put out.

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Vans Skateboarding is proud to announce the latest collection with Vans team rider and Vancouver-based skater Breana Geering, translating her inherently creative and bold style to a new capsule collection led by the Vans Skate Sk8-Hi Decon and Skate Old Skool.

Breana’s bold creativity, confidence, and easy-going personality undoubtedly shine through in her collection, which features detailed skeleton and snake graphics and incorporates Breana’s love of black and white stripes.

At the heart of the new collection, Breana puts her spin on the Skate Old Skool and the Breana Geering Sk8-Hi Decon in Blue/Black and Black/White colorways. Designed to be tough on the inside like Breana, the hero footwear styles each feature SickStick™ rubber construction, Duracap™ for added protection and, PopCush™ footbed for added durability and comfort, on and off the board.

The Breana Geering Skate Old Skool features a snake detail along the shoe’s sidewall, and the Sk8-Hi Decon showcases a skeleton hand against black and white striping; both shoes highlight Breana’s unique style.  

The collection also features a selection of apparel: the Breana Skate Mini Tee, the Breana Skate Pant, the Breana Skate Beanie, and the Breana Skate Sock. Meant to showcase individuality and underground flair from the ground up, this collection was designed to enable skaters to look their best and feel it, too.

●      The Mini Tee is made with 20/1 heavy cotton and features embroidery and screen-printed details

●      The Skate Pant is a straight-leg, over-dyed cotton canvas with back patch pocket detailing and embroidery detail at the back pocket.

●      The Breana Skate Tote is made with cotton canvas and designed with printed stripes, double handle straps, and a front patch pocket offering both utility and style.

The Vans Skate Old Skool Breana Geering collection is available now at Vans Skateboarding retailers and at Vans.com/skateboarding.

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NOAH NY once again teams up with Vans, this time with the Vans Skate line, on a pair of clean and simple suede Chukkas.  There wasn’t much info about these, and thanks to our homie Scott, we got a heads up that these just dropped.

Available in a Dark Green, or Tobacco colorway, with contrasting laces.  Most sizes are still available, but as soon as folks catch wind of these, I’m sure they’ll disappear.  NOAH keeps their Vans collabs to a very limited and collectible low number.  How often do you see folks reselling NOAH Vans?  Not too often.  They’re bought to wear!

Available HERE.

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To round off 2022, Vans Skateboarding and Palace have come together again for their latest collaboration featuring the Skate Half Cab ’92 GTX, dropping on December 30^th.

The fourth collection from Vans Skateboarding and Palace features three colorways of the much-loved Skate Half Cab ’92 – a final hurrah for the 30^th anniversary year of Steve Caballero’s famed silhouette. Black, Navy and Beige (aka “Goldenrod”) are given the Gore-Tex treatment on the uppers, combined with a white midsole and Palace logo on the heel.

To bring the collaboration to life, Palace and Vans skaters Rory Milanes and Danny Brady take to the stage to present a stirring and inspiring lecture on the history of this iconic foot piece and Palace’s landmark new waterproofing innovation on it.

The Vans Skateboarding x Palace Half Cab ’92 GTX collection will be available at Palace Stores & online and at DSM London & LA. 

LAUNCHING FRIDAY DECEMBER 30^TH:

• UK IN-STORE & ONLINE 11:00AM GMT
• EU ONLINE 12:00PM CET
• US ONLINE 11:00AM EDT 8:00AM PDT
• NY IN-STORE 11:00AM EDT
• LA IN-STORE 11:00AM PDT

LAUNCHING SATURDAY DECEMBER 31^ST:

• JAPAN IN-STORE & ONLINE 11:00AM JST
• WECHAT 11:00AM CST

For more information and where to purchase, please visit palaceskateboards.com

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