Vault by Vans – Italian Leather Old Skool LX (Now Available!)

Jan 16 18 under Vault | Comments Off on Vault by Vans – Italian Leather Old Skool LX (Now Available!)

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Check out the latest Vault by Vans release to start hitting shelves.  The premium line from Vans has introduced this Italian Leather pack, featuring 3 Old Skool LX’s, in 3 bold colorways: Arctic, Cielo, and Mango.  The Mango pair is the one that people seem to be talking about the most, and rightfully so with that bold orange color.  Each pair sits atop an all-white sole, with contrast white jazz stripes and laces.  Look for these to start showing up at your local Vault dealer soon, for approx. $120.

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Vault by Vans x Blends – Sk8-Hi Reissue Zip LX Pony Hair Bones (1.6.18) @blendsus #blendsvans

Dec 29 17 under Collaborations, Vault | 1 Comment


Blends, teams up with Vans Vault once again to release a special “Pony hair” rendition of the original “Bone Jazz-Stripe” Sk8-Hi Reissue Zip LX. The duo maintain the color palette of the very first Vans Vault x Blends project which features supple premium Black cowhide leather uppers accented with natural-colored Pony Hair details on the tongue lining and the Bone Jazz Stripe that sits atop a solid All-White sole unit with a Black Waffle outsole. The shoes will be available Saturday, January 6th, exclusively through Blends’ six store locations as well as their webstore www.blendsus.com.

Pricing hasn’t been set just yet, but past Sk8-Hi Bones releases have been in the $160 range, but not like it matters, cause #blendsvans!  If this is to be the last Bones Vans to come out of Blends (as rumors have floated around), then why not go out with an ode to a super dope and original idea, paying homage to what we call the “OG Blends” with the black leather and white bones jazz stripe.  These will surely be hyped, limited, and gone instantly.  Good luck!

Photography: Jayson Palacio | @jaysonxpalacio
Videography: Lucas Chemotti | @lucaschemotti
 
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LBIFBACK Shoe Review: Vans Vault x Taka Hayashi “Horween” TH OG Sk8-Mid LX (Bison/Natural)

Dec 28 17 under Reviews, Vault, Videos | Comments Off on LBIFBACK Shoe Review: Vans Vault x Taka Hayashi “Horween” TH OG Sk8-Mid LX (Bison/Natural)

Another great and informative video review by the homie akamedaniel, aka LBIFBACK.  No frills.  No fuccboi shit “all up in the video”.  The way we like to see a video review done!

Vault by Vans x Taka Hayashi – Horween Sk8-Mid LX & Old Skool LX (Holiday 2017)

Dec 8 17 under Collaborations, Vault | Comments Off on Vault by Vans x Taka Hayashi – Horween Sk8-Mid LX & Old Skool LX (Holiday 2017)

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Taka Hayashi’s next collection from Vault by Vans is due out anytime now, and a few shops have already started receiving pairs.  This time around, Taka took on the Old Skool LX and Sk8-Mid LX, doing them up in Horween pebbled leather.  I want to say these are buffalo leathers, since the look and texture of them is similar to the Proper collab.  The Old Skool comes in a simple black colorway with light tan jazz stripes, and the Sk8-Mid comes in a two-tone brown and black, and is constructed in the vintage Made In USA silhouette that the Our Legacys also chose.  Both pairs feature a new “rising sun” Taka Hayashi  tongue label, and the Taka license plate heel tabs that we’re used to.  The pack is really nice, and is available now or very soon at your local Vault dealer.

pics via Strictly Waffles

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UTP Review: Vault by Vans x END Clothing – “Nordic Wool” OG Old Skool LX

Nov 28 17 under Collaborations, Reviews, UK Exclusive, Vault | Comments Off on UTP Review: Vault by Vans x END Clothing – “Nordic Wool” OG Old Skool LX

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It’s been ages since I’ve been able to sit down and write up a personal review on a sneaker release, but you’ve caught me on a good week and I’m in the mood to do one, so here goes!

Today we are reviewing END Clothing’s first official Vault by Vans collab, as far as I know.  I’ve been sharing Vans collabs for many years and I don’t have anything documented, and THE Google doesn’t find anything either!  With that being said, we are seeing the results of a brand that knows things.  END has been a Vault dealer for a long time, and they have to have a pretty good finger on the pulse of what Vans enthusiasts want, as well as what their clientele want.  They’ve managed to create something that’s unique, timeless, and high fashion without adding any gimmicks or trends.  Unique, because of the material and patterns used.  Timeless, because of the simple black and marshmallow colorways chosen, and high fashion because of the premium soft supple leather that was chosen for each shoe.  Not to mention, the packaging.  Each raffle-drawn winner received their pair in a custom velveteen wrapped box, with the custom knitted V print and END Clothing logo front and center.  Another unique aspect of the release.  One of my favorite subtle features, is the white contrasting foxing stripe, set in between the marshmallow sidewall foxing.  There is also minimal END branding on the footbed, just to let you know whose collab this is.  Each pair comes with a set of wide flat nylon laces, as well as a set of nylon paracord laces.  Either one is fine with me.

I’d like to say that this release kind of just showed up out of nowhere.  No big hype behind it, but END released both pairs through their online raffle system, and they sold out!  Congratulations on that one!  These are one of those pairs that you don’t really give it a thought, until you either see some up close detailed shots of the material and true colors, or you see them on somebody’s feet.  Either way, you’ll have to wait to find your pair through the grubby little hands of a reseller now.  I’d like to thank Simon at END, and Nick at Vans UK for the always appreciated support!

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Vault by Vans x Wood Wood – OG Old Skool LX (11.30.17)

Nov 27 17 under Collaborations, Vault | Comments Off on Vault by Vans x Wood Wood – OG Old Skool LX (11.30.17)

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In the final collaborative project as part of their 15 year celebration, Wood Wood has teamed up with Vans to create a twist on the classic Old Skool silhouette. The result is two pairs juxtaposing each other as whites, greys and black mix with the brown tones of natural gum forming two simple but striking colorways.  “A tribute to adolescent behaviour and attitude” says W.W. designer Brian SS Jensen, referencing the scribbles on the sidewalls of the sole units, which adds a bit of youthful verve to the shoes.

The shoes will be sold in limited quantities exclusively at W.W. stores and at woodwood.com from Thursday November 30.

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Vault by Vans x END. – “Nordic Wool” OG Old Skool LX (11.24.17) #ENDClothing

Nov 21 17 under Collaborations, UK Exclusive, Vault | Comments Off on Vault by Vans x END. – “Nordic Wool” OG Old Skool LX (11.24.17) #ENDClothing

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Here’s something entirely fresh and new.  END. Clothing has teamed up with Vault by Vans, to bring this cozy Winter-themed OG Old Skool LX to us.  Available in a Black or Marshmallow knit pattern, sitting on top of a turtledove mid-sole, and featuring premium leather panels throughout the shoe.  To get a better idea of the thought and inspiration behind this release, here’s a little excerpt from END.:

“As winter draws closer and we look to rejuvenate, it’s time to master the art of home hibernation. Now the slate-grey skies and notoriously bleak weather has arrived, overindulge in comfort and hunker down using the art of Hygge; a calm togetherness and celebration of life’s simple pleasures. This END. x Vault by Vans OG Old Skool ‘Nordic Wool’ merges sustainability, fashion and the Danish way of living into a shoe that works well on the sidewalk and skateboard.

Evolving the classic with turtle dove woollen uppers and a natural leather sidestripe, marshmallow hues and a gum rubber outsole round off the hyggelig atmosphere, like mallows roasting over a crackling log fire.

Taking Hygge into the great outdoors, embark on long walks with cosy serenity at your feet.”

END. is holding an online raffle system for a chance to purchase either colorway, that runs until 11.24.17 1:00 BST.  All winners are chosen randomly, and will be notified within 3 hrs. of the draw finishing.

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Vault by Vans x Ace Hotel – Old Skool LX (Available Now for Pre-order)

Nov 15 17 under Collaborations, Vault | Comments Off on Vault by Vans x Ace Hotel – Old Skool LX (Available Now for Pre-order)

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Vault by Vans has teamed up with Ace Hotel, to bring to you these exclusive Old Skools, featuring black hairy suede, olive drab canvas, with a deleted jazz stripe.  The shoe also features a message on the sidewall that says “The world is as you are”.  Clean, simple, and limited.  There’s also a custom box designed specifically for this release, which always adds a nice finishing touch to a special project or collab.  You can pre-order these now on Ace’s webshop for $95, and they ship Dec. 8th.

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Vault x Bodega – “Sub Rosa” Old Skool LX & Mid Skool LX (11.4.17) @bdgastore

Oct 26 17 under Collaborations, Vault | Comments Off on Vault x Bodega – “Sub Rosa” Old Skool LX & Mid Skool LX (11.4.17) @bdgastore

Words via Bodega:

“There’s a Vans for every occasion, and every customer, so why should that exclude the expression of desire? We get it though; having a bunch of uptight types bring the hammer of “public decency” down on you can really kill the mood. That’s where the Sub Rosa pack comes in.

Latin for “under the rose”, sub rosa is an age-old phrase denoting discretion and secrecy, the Sub Rosa pack is all about erotic entertainment amongst enthusiastically consenting adults in a high class, safe and comfortable atmosphere.

Featuring a romantic rose motif, incorporated into the classic skate designs of the Old Skool and Mid Skool , the Sub Rosa design is a discreet, tasteful way to let your partner know that you are adventurous and up for anything, while also being sensitive and aware of their needs.

Now that you’ve got the right footwear, take those first steps into the garden of desire. There’s no need to be shy about it. We won’t tell anyone. Everything stays right here underneath the roses.

The Bodega x Vans Vault ‘Sub Rosa’ pack releases Saturday, November 4th at Bodega, bdgastore.com, and ComplexCON. Each pair comes packaged in a custom branded box, with a complimentary calendar and rose – retail is set at $90 for the Old Skool and $100 for the Mid Skool.”

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Vault x Opening Ceremony – Patent Leather Classic Slip-On LX (10.6.17)

Oct 5 17 under Collaborations, Vault | Comments Off on Vault x Opening Ceremony – Patent Leather Classic Slip-On LX (10.6.17)

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Opening Ceremony is back at it again, with their tonal Vault by Vans collabs.  This time, they switched it up a bit and went with a patent leather upper instead of their usual full-grain premium leather.  The pack will come in 5 colorways, black, white, orange, lemon, and lime.  You can either go classy, or flashy with this pack.  The pack is set to release this Friday, the 6th, and retail is rumored to be set at $100.

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