Vans Syndicate – Chukka Low “S” available at Silo (@silostore)

Jul 25 12 under Syndicate | Comments Off

Here’s another location that just got in their Chukka Low “S” release from Vans Syndicate. Silo is our preferred shop of choice, as Brant has been down with us since the beginning! Always helping us with new releases, and helping find them past joints as well. He fosters the Syndicate brand and culture better than any other shop out there, and I’m certain there’s a lot of local people in his area that are well versed in the Vans Syndicate line, and that’s without the help of OTWS schooling the youth, lol! Support him, as we do, and check out what he’s got left over on the webstore.

SILO

201 north locust st
grand island NE 68801
(308) 395-8987

contact@silostore.com

HOURS:
M-F: 1-7PM
SAT: 11-5PM
SUN: DAY OF REST

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Vans Syndicate – Chukka Low “S” Ballistic Pack (Available @UNIVbrand)

Jul 24 12 under Merchandise, Syndicate | Comments Off

SoCal Syndicate dealer UNIV just got in their latest Vans Syndicate release, the Chukka Low “S” ballistic pack. Constructed in ballistic mesh on the side panels, and premium nubuck leather throughout the rest of the shoe. Each pair sits on top of the same white sole, with black serrated foxing stripe that we saw on the last Syndicate Chukka Low series. They are available in Black or Port Wine colorways, and they’ve also gotten in a few of the highly sought after Syndicate Old Skool backpack. Oh, and I’m sure if you purchase either of these, they’ll hook you up with a copy of the ‘These Days” Syndicate zine that they also received.

info via UNIV

1053-B SOUTH COAST HIGHWAY 101
ENCINITAS, CA
TEL. (760) 942-UNIV

Erwin’s W)Taps Collection!

Jul 22 12 under OTWS, Syndicate | Comments Off

Just thought I’d share this pic that Erwin took, of his awesome Syndicate x W)Taps lineup!

Vans Syndicate 020.128 – Old Skool Backpack “S” (Available Now!)

Jul 11 12 under Merchandise, Syndicate | Comments Off

It’s about damn time that we see another Syndicate accessory! Remember a few years back when almost every shoe was packaged with some sort of goodies or accessories with them? Times are hard, and people’s spending limits are much lower, so it’s totally understandable, so it brings me great joy to see this awesome Old Skool Backpack from the Vans Syndicate group. This was supposed to release alongside the upcoming Chukka Low “S”, but Silo was able to get theirs early. In fact, they’ve already sold out of their first shipment, but they have a second restock coming soon, so head on over and place your order before they’re all gone. School is only a month or so away, so get yours now on Silo’s webstore for $50!

Click Here to go to the Silo Webstore

Here’s the info via Brant at Silo:

RELEASE: 020.128

STYLE: OLD SKOOL BACKPACK “S”

COLOR: (BALLISTIC) BLACK

MTL #: VN-0QW053P

Syndicate exclusive expeditionary field sack which features reinforced detailing and tech compartments to make this Syndicate ballistic pack your essential tactical gear for that stealth approach.

Shape of Bag: Standard student bag but with a little more volume.
Shoulder straps: Simple, but redesigned to have a military feel.
Strap Logo detail: Vans hang flag on shoulder strap.
Main Logo Detail: Embossed suede Crooked “S” logo with Vans hangflag stitched under bottom.
Main compartment detail: Military webbing across.
Added: Laptop compartment / access using zipper on outside / located on back panel.
Color: All Black with Port accent details to match Chukka Low “S” (Ballistic) pack.

Hypebeast interview with Rian Pozzebon

Jul 10 12 under Interviews, Syndicate | Comments Off

Hypebeast recently had a chance to chat with Rian Pozzebon, the Senior Footwear Design Manager at Vans to learn about the roots of his design process, as well as the inspiration behind the premium Vans Syndicate line (an effort overseen with fellow Vans design head Jon Warren, as well as Humberto Lichtey and Tom Cooke). Naturally, there’s a great deal that goes into footwear design, but with the roots of skate culture firmly entrenched at Vans, it’s all about keeping clear perspectives, and clean slates.

Check out the short interview over on Hypebeast

Vans Syndicate x Starter – Snapbacks (Limited Restock @silostore)

Jun 29 12 under Apparel, Merchandise, Syndicate | Comments Off

This is more of an educational post, rather than a “where to cop” post. Some of you who are new to Vans and Vans Syndicate may not know about some of the rare gems that they put out every now and again. Well, let me take that back. Rare, not so much…but hard to come by now days…yes. The navy and red “New York” version released last year with the Rodney Smith collection, as a nod to the black and white first one that Vans Syndicate put out about 5 or 6 years ago I believe. That’s the one in the picture as well. That hat is a grail of many on OTWS, and can fetch a pretty penny on eBay, if it were to ever show up. I haven’t seen one in over two years, until a few popped up overseas in Singapore recently, and have since sold out as well. Well, yesterday Brant, owner of Silo, posted up that he had the black one available in store, along with the Rodney Smith version, and my mouth just dropped! Some lucky person walked away with one serious collector’s piece right there. Vans Syndicate was one of the first to bring the Starter brand back. Long before snapbacks became all the rage, and definitely before the “S” became a serious contender in the sneaker community. I’ve since learned my lesson, and I swoop up any merchandise or accessories that Vans Syndicate puts out, because no doubt they will become someone else’s grail one day.

pics from Brant at Silo

Vans Syndicate – “These Days” Zine Issue 1 (Fall/Winter 2012)

Jun 21 12 under Articles, Syndicate | Comments Off

Words via FreshNGood:

“As you well know, most magazines are busy plotting their next moves in the digital realm. It is in these times that, in a move of highly questionable judgment, the VANS Syndicate ‘zine has chosen to align our efforts in the opposite direction and focus on analog publishing with the inaugural release of THESE DAYS, VANS Syndicate’s biannual newsprint periodical. Like VANS Syndicate itself, THESE DAYS is an exploration into the lifestyles and personalities that inspire us and contribute to make our shared culture so rad. We hope these stories will inspire you too.”

This awesome newsprint will be available shortly, a select Vans Syndicate dealers. Let’s hope they put them out on the counters, instead of leaving them in the back as bathroom reading material!

Vans Syndicate – Derby “S” Grey/Ruby by @samcolt12 (video review)

Jun 16 12 under Reviews, Syndicate, Videos | Comments Off

Check out the Black/Lake Blue colorway review here.

Vans Syndicate x Streetmachine – Old Skool “S” Wonderland (promo video)

Jun 12 12 under Collaborations, Syndicate, Videos | Comments Off

Words via Streetmachine:

“Vans Syndicate and Streetmachine are proud to announce the launch of their first project together. Syndicate represents Vans’ premium skateboarding line and is available exclusively in selected skate stores. Streetmachine (1989) is one of Europe’s oldest skateboard retailers and has helped build the Copenhagen skate scene for over 13 years.

The 3-shoe collaboration sees the classic Old Skool silhouette sporting colourways directly inspired by three iconic Copenhagen skate spots. Here we have the Wonderland show; the design driven by the legendary bowl in the counter-culture heart of Christiania and legendary skateboarder Nicky Guerrero who absolutely killed the bowl during the filming for this.

Constructed using premium Vans syndicate materials, these feature a full-suede upper and Co-Molded PU footbeds with ImpactSorb gel pads for increased impact support. Available exclusively from Streetmachine, the Vans x Streetmachine Old Skool will go on sale June 8th, 10am.

Get inspired. Go skate.”

Vans Syndicate x Streetmachine – Old Skool “S” Pack (Summer 2012)

Jun 11 12 under Collaborations, Syndicate | Comments Off

Words via Hypebeast:

“Vans Syndicate presents a look at its latest collaboration, this time teaming up with Copenhagen skateboarding giant Streetmachine for three versions of the classic Old Skool. Inspired by three of Copenhagen’s most iconic skate spots, the pack pays homage to the seaside blocks, ledges and stairs of Amager Beach Park; the legendary Wonderland Bowl and counter-culture of Christiania and the high, rugged ledges of Streetmachine’s local Jarmers hangout with Off White, Brick Red and Dark Blue colorways. Decked out in the premium materials that are the hallmark of the Vans Syndicate line and complete with suede uppers, Co-Molded PU footbeds and ImpactSorb gel pads for cushioning, all three colorways are available now exclusively through Streetmachine’s storefront and online shop for €108 EUR (approximately $135 USD) each.”

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