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Check out our friend Jesus’ Taka x Pendleton unboxing video. Love that the cats are all up in the mix, lol!
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This has been quite hilarious over the past few days, as we watch a few of our friends post up their unboxing videos of the recent Taka Hayashi x Pendleton shoes. Each pair has a unique cut from the Pendleton blanket, and some patterns are more coveted than others or some just prefer one pattern over another. Some are on a mission to collect every pattern out there, and there’s even a topic on Strictly Vans Facebook group created specifically to work out trades for preferred styles. Stay tuned for a few more unboxing videos!
This is going to be a big weekend of sneaker releases, and Wish ATL‘s first Vans Vault collab is part of that lineup. They’ve created a video to showcase the Sk8-Hi Reissue LX and Classic Slip-On LX that make up their “Fine Wine & Olives” collection. This is a stunning collaboration, and Wish did a superb job. Congrats on their first of hopefully many more Vans Vaults to come!
LBIFBACK brings to us a few new video reviews, including the highly anticipated Vault by Vans x Wtaps OG Sk8-Hi. Check it out!
The homie Daniel aka LBIFBACK aka AKAMEDANIEL has come through with this dope review of the Nixon Mini Blaster that came out recently. If you’re in the market for a new bluetooth portable speaker, then see if this one’s for you.
Words via Highsnobiety:
“After the successful unveiling of the Dime x Vans Slip-On Pro, the two entities hosted the Glory Challenge: an invitational Pro/Am contest specifically designed for non-contest skaters. Unlike your run-of-the-mill contest, the objective was to impart entertainment. In addition to around $7,600 in cash prizes for the winners, to each of the challenge’s victors, spoils of beer, skate decks and pride were bestowed upon them. Non-traditional events like the “Race Challenge” put skaters’ running speeds to the test, while more self-explanatory events like the “Best Tricks Challenge” allowed for skaters to captivate an engaged audience.”
After identifying a gap in the footwear market and realizing that no brand had ever designed a shoe specifically for fetishists, Vans and Dime have joined forces to fill this void and capitalize on this untapped opportunity.
What makes the Dime Vans Slip-On Pro the all-time greatest shoe for stomping bananas are its multiple performance upgrades including UltraCush HD Cushioning, Pro Vulc Lite construction, DURACAP reinforcements and of course, the superior stomping control and intuitive banana response that only its clear Vans ORIGINAL WAFFLE outsole can provide.
Check out his reviews on the rest of the collection here.
Highsnobiety recently visited our friend Henry Davies, owner and #1 vintage Vans curator of The Other Side of The Pillow. We get a cool, first-hand look into his shop, and get schooled on our Vans history. Henry has a wealth of knowledge for Vans, and without him, I don’t think Vans would have as much of a connection to their past, particularly with the designs and array of models. The community is still small, but it’s been steadily growing, and one day I hope to make it across the pond to visit his awesome shop, but until then, we’ll just live vicariously through Highsnobiety and their Highsnobiety Visits features.
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