The other model to release alongside the Era “S”, is the AV Sk8-Low “S”, done up in the same materials and colors as the other pair, but with a completely different vibe and feel.  This pair fits a little bit wider, and looks more flat and low to the ground, than the Era, which appears more narrow and slightly taller.  There’s something for everyone!  These feature all the same details as the pair I mentioned before, and some features I saved for this posting include the newer style padded sockliner, which now features gel inserts into the heel and forefoot, first featured on the Zero Lo GR edition.  Take a look at the rest of the pics after the jump, and head on out to your local Syndicate dealer to cop these!

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The latest and greatest from the Vans Syndicate team has finally arrived, and what do we all love more than a few nicer shots than the standard press photos?  Nothing!  That’s all we want!  Well, I’ve managed to snap off a few decent shots, which shows the minor contrast between the black suede, and dark grey waxed canvas.  These are not just an all black shoe, oh no!  The Syndicate group even went as far as matching both sets of waxed laces to either shade you prefer, minor yet important details in which they are known for!  Also take note of the top lace eyelet on both pairs, which feature a notch, unlike the rest of the eyelets in the eye row.  You’ll definitely be off the fence for sure with these pics!

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The latest Vans Syndicate collection, 018, is now starting to pop up at your local Syndicate dealer, and it’s shaping up to be a solid looking release.  Brant from Silo has hooked us up with some high-res teaser shots of the release, but it gives us a good idea of the small details that Syndicates are well known for, as well as the material choices.  Enjoy, and thanks again to the homie Brant for the info!  If you’re having a hard time finding these, then see what Brant can do for you, and let him know you’re down with OTWS!

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Greg Hunt, maker of the 2009 film “MindField”, which won him the TWS Best Video Award, has been given the cool opportunity to create these two Syndicate releases, which are due out very soon.  Choosing the Era, and the AV Sk8-Low, he decided to go with an all-black colorway, mixing up the materials with a combination of suede and waxed canvas, similar to the recent GR Max Schaaf pack.  The pics make the canvas appear to be gray, but we assure you that it’s just the lighting.  Both pairs sit on top of all white midsoles, giving that classic winning color combo that we all love.  Also, note the waxed laces, and removable PU sockliners, complete with Greg Hunt’s logo.  Will you be copping these?

info and pics via Pete Williams for Highsnobiety

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If you’re one of the lucky ones who are attending the Agenda Tradeshow this week, in Huntington Beach, then you’ll get to check out the latest release to be revealed from Vans Syndicate.  They’ve teamed up with pro skaters Jason Dill, and Anthony Van Engelen, for the Spring 2012 season, on these super sick animal print themed classics.  The metallic snakeskin Authentic is Jason Dill’s, the leopard print Old Skool is Anthony Van Engelen’s, and the Sk8-Low, features a combination of both of their styles, with black glossy leather for the outside, and a mixture of leopard print and snakeskin on the inside.  The Authentic pair has a clear bottom sole, and all have white midsoles.  These are instant classics!

info via Highsnobiety

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Thanks to FreshNGood, we get another look at the Chukka Low S from Civilist and Vans Syndicate.  We now get a chance to see the graphic on the removable sockliner.  Not much other info, but these are rumored to be limited to 100 pairs, and if you email Civilist, they may be willing to ship you a pair!  No info on price, though!  Check out a video that they made below, and peep the pics after the jump.

pics via Luca Benedet

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