Words again by Hypebeast:

“A collaboration from two acclaimed mainstays, Japan’s WTAPS again lends its bold athletics to Vans. Not one to shy away from compelling use of luxe fabrics, The Fall/Winter 2015 range looks to an apt blend of suede and leather in its construction. Introducing three monochromatic colorways that take black, burgundy and navy tones to the floor, the OG Style 36 LX is the original rendering of the Old Skool, showcasing the same foxing height, padding density, fit and other attributes as its first size run from 35-plus years ago.”

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Words via Hypebeast:

“Longstanding collaborators Vans and WTAPS team up once again for the Vault by Vans x WTAPS Original Classics collection. The new partnership brings to light an extensive line-up, remaking a slew of archive silhouettes with bold riffs. Here, we get a look at the OG Era LX range, which feature white canvas uppers, paired with classic vulcanized soles in an option of blue, green and red. Co-branding is seen at the tongue tab, and insole. Look for the WTAPS x Vans 2015 OG Era LX September 12th from select Vans and WTAPS stockists.”

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OFF THE HOOK and Vans Canada have come together to bring to us another sneaker collaboration under our favorite line, Vault By Vans. They chose the Slip-On LX this time around, and the style is casual yet mature.  It’s not until you get up close, that you notice the embossed letters on top of each suede upper, and the real eye-catcher is the blue and white striped elastic, which lets you know that these are the OTH “AΩ’s”.

Some words via OTH:

“The letters AΩ have great significance in Greek culture, and symbolize that every story has a beginning and an end.  With OFF THE HOOK celebrating its 15 year anniversary, the AΩ Project serves as a way to examine the shop’s roots and its history over the last decade and a half. Thus, the AΩ Slip-On LX touches on both the Greek roots of OFF THE HOOK’s founders, and its history within Montreal’s streetwear scene. The letter A is lightly embossed on the top of the right shoe, while the left shoe carries an embossed Ω. Further tying together the joint heritage in Greece and Quebec is the colour-scheme, which features grey suede and blue stripes, with grey symbolizing a solid foundation as it’s a classic colour that can be worn season after season and blue stripes representing both Greece and Quebec”.

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Barneys is teaming up with Vans Vault to create this luxury OG Classic Slip-On LX.  Constructed in a premium leather, woven together to create the iconic checkerboard pattern that we’re all fond of.  When asked about the inspiration for the design, Barneys said “We were cleaning out our sample closet last spring and found this cool material an old sneaker was made out of—a thin grain leather on one side, suede on the other. We sent it to Vans to see if they could develop it into a fabric that could be cut and woven and used for a slip-on sneaker,” said Chris Pepe, Barneys’ senior buyer of men’s footwear. “We did several rounds of samples trying to get the texture, thickness, and color right”.  Barneys chose a black/white colorway to represent Vans, and a black/navy colorway to showcase their own particular style.  These Slip-Ons are a thing of beauty, and hopefully you can get your hands on them when they release.  Retail is set at $165.

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We’ve sourced a couple new photos from Hot Rod, just to give a little bit more detail of what’s to come.  Thanks guys!

It looks like some official info is starting to come out now, regarding the upcoming Vans Vault x WTAPS F/W 2015 collection.  Thanks to GRIND, we get an official sneak peek at the OG Sk8-Hi LX, OG Style 36 LX, and OG Era LX line-up.  I see a few gems in there, and a few head scratchers, but there’s something for everyone.  Expect to see some official info on these in the near future.

Vans Vault and DQM have put together this English raincoat-inspired Old Skool LX set, called the “Square Ones: Vansguard” pack.  We rarely see this minimalistic style with the embroidered lace eyelets, relaxed tonal brushed twill uppers, and contrasting all-white vulcanized soles, but it’s a great look and they are truly comfortable.  They will be available in Black, Nautical Blue, and Seneca Rock, and will feature the Ortholite insoles that you’re familiar with on your typical Vans California models.  Stay tuned to DQM for more official pics and info.

pics via Hypebeast

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Words via END:

“Russian designer Gosha Rubchinskiy launches another collaboration with fellow skateboarding brand Vans. After re-working an old-school slip on sneaker in 2014, the two have mashed-up their designs once again to create the Sk8-Hi for A/W’15.

The Sk8-Hi rejuvenates the usual canvas uppers with premium suede featuring contrast stitching of the vans stripe logo to sides. Old-School rubber reinforcements on the toe box and side panels for skateboarding have been added.”

These were originally known as the Style 138, with a rubber crescent moon toe cap, and an ollie pad.  For more retro knowledge, check out Pillowheat on Instagram!

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