Words via Slam City:

“The 23rd release from Vans Syndicate is a collaboration with Slam City Skates. We received some pairs a little ahead of their release. This meant there was time for a bit of road testing, this edit is the result of a few days spent cruising around the City of London with Slam family and friends in our first ever Vans Syndicate shoe. Tests came back positive as you’ll see in this edit featuring Chris Pulman, Paddy Jones, Sam Hughes, Jamie Arghh, Olly Todd, Darius Trabalza, Jacob Sawyer, Andrew Khosravani, Rob Mathieson and Curtis Pearl.

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Silo has given us the first proper sneak-peek at the next Syndicate release, which is in collaboration with Wade Speyer of Black Label Skateboards, and Powell Peralta fame.  Known as the “original blue-collar ripper” skateboard guy, this release features red & black flannel inner linings, inspired by his style no doubt.  There will be a Sk8-Hi 91 Pro “S”, as well as a Sk8-Low “S” in this pack, both in the same black suede, and white contrast stitching, with said flannel lining.  Peep the Slayer-inspired “SPEYER” logo on the tongue tag!  These will be out in early August, so keep your eyes peeled, and your ears to the ground!  These will be a hit for sure.

info via Silo

Words and interview by FreshNGood

“When given the opportunity to work alongside Vans Syndicate we jumped at the chance. Choosing the Derby as a silhouette was an obvious first choice, as it’s a functional skate shoe favored by customers and team riders.  Having chosen that shoe, we worked closely with the guys over at Vans to create the ultimate version of it. Using the Syndicate resources meant we could choose from a wide range of materials and create our vision, a stylish high-end shoe which is still ultimately skateable.  We chose high quality leathers for the upper with a wing tip design on the toe. Coupled with some fine detailing such as the copper and brass eyelets, the shoe came out just as we’d hoped.

The formula Slam has favored for a long time; creating aesthetically pleasing desirable products intended to be thrashed on the streets lends itself well to the Syndicate remit. Our version of the Derby has held up well while being shredded by Slam team and staff this last month. Boardfeel is just as you’d expect from the inimitable Vans waffle sole but protection was in no way compromised. Attention to detail meant that these also come with an ImpactSorb in-sole which features a lot of padding in the heel area making the shoe as functional as possible. We are pleased to bring you this Slam City Skates x Vans Syndicate project designed to look good on and off a skateboard. Buy them and bash them up.”

As any new info drops, we will keep you posted here at OTWS!

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No official info yet, but take a look at the next Syndicate release coming this July.  Two models will be featured, another Cab Lite “S”, as well as the all-new Chima Ferguson Pro Model, introducing the model to the world with the “S”, which we’ve seen Vans do with most new models.  Both shoes will come in the same (LITE) Grey colorway, wrapped in the same material.  Thanks to Brant over at Silo, we get a first look!  Be on the lookout in early July for both of these, and cop that Chima Ferguson joint!  It’s mad decent.

pic and info via Silo.