Hypebeast Presents: Sole Mates – Kyle Stewart and the Vans Mike Carroll Pro Model

Feb 17 22 under Articles, Interviews | Comments Off

“For their latest issue of Sole Mates, HYPEBEAST caught up with Goodhood’s co-founder Kyle Stewart, a master of understated cool and a voice for authenticity, at his home in London to discuss how sneakers have informed his life, and why shoes such as the Vans Mike Carroll Pro Model remain in his collection after all these years”.

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We love ourselves some Goodhood! I just thought this was a cool article, featuring an OG heavy hitter so enjoy! -Guamstyles

Vans x Crayola – Collection (2.18.22)

Feb 17 22 under Apparel, Art, Collaborations, General Release, Kids | Comments Off

Info via Hypebeast:

“Since their first collaboration a decade ago in 2010, Vans and Crayola are bringing the color back for a collection comprised of footwear, apparel, and accessories for the entire family.

From the Authentic Van Doren Inspired styles and the Authentic DIY/Sketch Your Way styles to the ComfyCush SK8-Hi® and the Classic Slip-On, the latest collection sees vibrant, expressive Crayola designs across canvases of iconic Vans sneakers. In addition, the ComfyCush Old Skool comes in a blank canvas for personalization.

Other apparel items adorned with hand-drawn illustrations include durable cotton tees and hoodies. The Vans x Crayola Crayon tee, for one, is scribbled with a Vans’ Checkerboard motif down the sleeve. Rounding off the range are colorful accessories such as socks, caps, backpacks, and tote bags. In particular, the mini backpack in cotton canvas comes with a novelty crayon pocket.

With sneakers and apparel items coming in both adults and kids sizes, the Vans x Crayola Collection that has something for everyone will be available from February 18 on the official website and at Vans retailers.”

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Vault By Vans x Worksout – “1st Anniversary” Custom OG Authentic LX (2.26.22)

Feb 17 22 under Art, Collaborations, Vault | Comments Off

Vans, the original action sports and lifestyle brand, is proud to present an exclusive capsule collection with Korean streetwear retailer Worksout. The collection, strictly limited to 90 pairs, will be released on February 26th, marking the first anniversary of ‘Vans by Worksout’.

The limited edition collection features the Authentic LX, a classic Vault by Vans silhouette, reimagined in a unique way using natural dyeing. Inspired by a traditional Korean color spectrum, the design highlights the five Obangsaek colors (yellow, blue, red, white, and black) and wishes for good fortune and wellbeing of the store and its customers. The colors, which are obtained from organic sources, give the collection a vintage look. Special shoelaces with 6 strands and cotton webbing provide an even richer feel to the Vault by Vans silhouette.

Worksout was established in 2003. It has since evolved into one of the most visited streetwear addresses in Seoul. In March last year, Vans and Worksout opened the ‘Vans by Worksout’ store on the first floor of the Ryse Hotel in Hongdae, to make Worksout one of the official retailers of ‘Vault by Vans’, the pinnacle category of the brand.

The Vans by Worksout collection will be launched on February 26th, in accordance with the anniversary, with only 90 pairs available. You can find the latest updates about ‘Vans by Worksout’ on the store Instagram account @Vans_Worksout.

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Vans Uplifts Voices Around Cause and Community Through “These Projects Are Ads For Creativity”

Feb 17 22 under Heritage, History, NEWS | Comments Off

Vans, the global icon of creative expression, is proud to enable a family of artists, creators, and originators to share their unique perspectives, creative process, and passion for the cause in this year’s artist-first brand campaign “These Projects Are Ads for Creativity.” Instead of employing a traditional ad campaign, Vans commissioned artists to go out into the world and bring their projects to life—from music videos and access to skateboarding to sculptures, paintings, and more.

In 2021, “These Projects Are Ads for Creativity” empowered over 60 global artists to present their projects to the world in honor of all the vast forms of art and the role it plays in our daily lives. This year, the campaign celebrates the diversity of creativity itself and honors the talented individuals behind the work. Featured ambassadors and projects show how creativity is used to celebrate purpose and uplift communities. Vans fans will take a deeper dive into artist inspiration, intention, and how creative expression can be used to shape reality. Today, Vans launches the first two installments of “These Projects Are Ads for Creativity” to uplift Black voices and communities.

“Since our inception, Vans has always been driven forward by creative culture. We found our place listening to skateboarders, musicians, and artists, to let them show us what creativity looks like from their vantage point,” said Carly Gomez, VP of Marketing, Vans Americas. “We believe creativity allows you to build what comes next – it’s a vehicle to channel your ideas into tangible forms of expression, experimentation, and meaningful moments.”

Follow Brooklyn-based nonprofit STOKED on its mission to help bridge education and opportunity gaps for underserved youth. They work with schools, organizations, and mentors to host after-school activities centered around sports culture, confidence building, and community bonding. They hosted a workshop to paint and assemble skateboards for the local community for this project.

Next up, RadKey is a groundbreaking American punk rock band from St. Joseph, Missouri, formed by three brothers: Isaiah, Solomon, and Dee Radke. They’ve worked alongside artists like Jack White and The Offspring and have toured a multitude of shows and festivals across the globe. For this project, they created a music video for their song P.A.W. where they look to challenge racial and social discrimination, shift perspectives, and spark a conversation.

Throughout the year, Vans will continue to uplift diverse creators and introduce new artists and partners to share their passion for cause and community. Stay tuned for a behind-the-scenes look at projects from The Linda Lindas, Serpentwithfeet, Surf Ghana, and more. Unveiled as a digital capstone of creativity, all of these art projects will come to life on Vans.com/OffTheWall throughout the year as an inspiring journey of discovery.

Explore the full campaign at Vans.com/OffTheWall, and join the conversation with Vans on social media by using #OffTheWall to share your own creativity story.

Vans x BAPE – Second Collection (2.26.22)

Feb 16 22 under Anaheim Factory, Collaborations, DX | Comments Off

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Vans, the original action sports footwear and apparel brand is proud to team up with BAPE®, the iconic Japanese streetwear pioneers for a second collection. With shared roots of street culture and self-expression, this heritage is brought to life with a collision of iconic identities resulting in an apparel and footwear collection that redefines classic silhouettes.

BAPE® has been bringing Japanese streetwear to the world since 1993. Founded in the fashion melting pot that is Shibuya, Tokyo, BAPE® started out making limited run tees, rooted in street and counterculture. BAPE® is now a worldwide streetwear institution known for their signature camo patterns and is the embodiment of creative expression through attitude and design.

The collection includes a remastering of two of Vans’ most iconic footwear styles – the Sk8-Hi and Old Skool. The elevated Sk8-Hi 38 DX features a combination of colors across the pair. A statement, mismatched style with a custom ABC Camo pattern unique to this collaboration. The Old Skool 36 DX, a staple in the Vans line-up, features a simple suede canvas body and BAPE®’s most iconic ABC Camo

Tying up the capsule are two limited tees in understated black and white with logo detailing and popping with a vibrant illustration of the Vans x BAPE® Sk8-Hi. Celebrating two pillars of the streetwear scene coming together as one.

The Vans x BAPE® limited capsule will be available beginning February 26. The collection will be sold exclusively at Vans and BAPE® retail stores and at Vans.com. For more information and where to purchase, please visit The Drop List, a calendar of Vans’ most exclusive product drops.

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The Authentic Era Podcast – Episode 28 (2.15.22)

Feb 16 22 under The Authentic Era | Comments Off

Welcome to episode 28 folks! It’s been a busy week, full of some new Vans stuff to talk about, but first a little bit of small talk about work, and some of the crazy stuff we’ve dealt with over the years. What are we drinking? Ed is trying out Bang’s new Vooz hydration sensation drink; Joey has a Pint House “Green Battles” American IPA, and Bill has one of his Burgeon favorites, the Juice Press Hazy IPA.

This week saw a few releases. The All Nations Skate Jam collection for 2022 finally dropped. WTAPS released their Olive GPS pack in Asia, and we are finally getting the BAPE x Vans release we were asking for. Perfect camo selection. Perfect color choices. Apparel is still sus, but we’ll take it.

Super Bowl half time show was off the hook. Eminem rocked a pair of sick exclusively made AJ III’s, which we’ll probably never see release. We also reminisce over some of his dopest collabs over the years.

Our main topic of discussion was around order cancellations from Vans.com that have been happening way more than the usual, and it’s starting to get out of hand. We dive in a little bit, based on some knowledge we’ve learned about what may be the reason behind this, but regardless, shit’s getting pretty old real quick. We get on a tangent about where returned pairs go, and then on a “sub-tangent” about factory seconds, and the discount market. Also in regards to reselling, we hit on 3^rd party sellers on some major online webstores, and how resell prices are dictating new retail prices, so stop buying into it.

Supreme previews their Spring/Summer ’22 drop, and Bill just wants a bunch of Kraft Mac ‘N Cheese boxes, so help him out lol. We also do a little bit of mail call, and for this week, we see some Notres, some Sandy Liangs, some Upside-Down Asia Tiger Pack, and some Vans Family accessories. Good stuff.

You can drop in for the live Twitch stream, every Tuesday (10PM CDT / 8PM PDT), or on our Youtube channel. Audio formats can be found on Apple podcasts, Spotify, and Anchor.

All views and opinions are strictly our own, and not affiliated with anything. If we offend any of you, just know that it wasn’t personal, and we love everyone and everything. Don’t take life so seriously, and that includes us.

Vault by Vans x WTAPS – Olive GPS Pack (Asia Only)

Feb 11 22 under Collaborations, Vault | Comments Off

The year 2021 marked the 25th anniversary for WTAPS, which started in 1996. To conclude the 2021 AW season, WTAPS will release an anniversary collection with Vault by Vans. The latest collaboration with Vans, who have been a part of WTAPS’ identity since inception, is a two-piece collection in WTAPS style along with a limited edition run of 200 skateboard decks.

As far as we know, although Vans just keeps teasing the shit out of us with these, these are a Asia-exclusive

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All Nations Skate Jam – 2022 Collection (Available Now!)

Feb 11 22 under Collaborations | Comments Off

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Over the past 12 years, Vans has partnered with All Nations Skate Jam and its founder Todd Harder to support Native youth at the annual Gathering of Nations in Albuquerque, New Mexico. All Nations Skate Jam is the largest and most prestigious skateboard competition for Native American youth. Each year, Steve Van Doren rallies locals and Vans Pro skaters to attend and compete.

This year, Vans is donating $10,000 to All Nations Skate Jam and releasing a collection of limited-edition shoes, created in collaboration with All Nations Skate Jam. Just like all of the prior All Nations Skate Jam Vans, each pair comes customized with Pendleton fabrics, and for this year we see a Half Cab, Sk8-Hi 46 DX, two Old Skools, and two Classic Slip-Ons.

Click on the pic above or HERE to see what’s left!

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The Authentic Era Podcast – Episode 27 (2.8.22)

Feb 9 22 under The Authentic Era | Comments Off

After some recent storms took out Ed last week, we’re back better and stronger than ever, with some fresh new things to talk about. Schedules have been a little funky, but we’re making it work. Ed’s drinking a Wild Watermelon Bang. Joe’s got a Slice Beer Co. Vaxx to the Future DIPA, and Bill is working with a Harland x Mortalis Hydra Fluff Smoothie Style Sour Ale.

Vans releases for the past few weeks include the Vault x Javier Calleja Pack; the Vault x Notre OG Style 36 LX; the Vans Skate x Palace Skate Old Skool; the Vault x Dobale Collection; the Vault 2022 Preview; and the Vault x WTaps Olive GPS Coordinates Japan-exclusive pack.

Shout-out to the 2 new followers on Twitch! We get off on a tangent about merchandise, and t-shirt printing, and making hats, pins, and random shit. We share some of our mistakes with the process, and we’ve all gained a little wisdom from it.

We spoke a little on our crazy weather. Bill & Tin are going to Hawaii’s Big Island in a few weeks, so that should be fun. Talked a little about Poke and some of our favorite fresh fish we love to eat.

We went into overtime this week, with a topic near and dear to our hearts…NFTs! Nike is suing StockX over them. Our culture is being bought and sold back to us in the form of them. People are losing fortunes on them. What’s not to love about them? Our culture is constantly trying to be infiltrated, and we’re still doing our best to keep the bullshit out of it. Speaking of culture, Clayton (@wearingwaffles) is in town this week, and wants to meet up on Thursday night, so check out his invite on his IG for the info!

You can drop in for the live Twitch stream, every Tuesday (10PM CDT / 8PM PDT), or on our Youtube channel. Audio formats can be found on Apple podcasts, Spotify, and Anchor.

Vans Authentic Chino Loose Pant: Fit That’s Always On Point, No Matter How They’re Worn

Feb 8 22 under Apparel | Comments Off

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Vans, the original action sports brand and a leader in skateboarding for more than 50 years, is proud to stand behind the Authentic Chino Loose Pant, boasting a perfect fit regardless of how they’re worn. Made by skaters, for skaters, the ultra-versatile Authentic Chino Loose Pant is an update to Vans’ original Authentic Chino and combines a looser style, always-on-point fit and the durability needed to hold up during long skate sessions.

An essential part of every skater’s uniform, this workwear-inspired silhouette has an intentionally loose fit through the hip, thigh, and leg, with a long rise at the waist and a 18.5″ leg opening. The Vans Authentic Chino Loose Pant also features key details like a coin pocket on the right side, “Drop-V” bartack on the top corner of the left rear pocket for extra reinforcement, “V” belt loop detail on the back waistband, and rear welt pockets with button closure to keep essentials secure when on the move.

Available in hero colorway oatmeal, as well as black, buckthorn brown, and grape leaf, the polyester, cotton and LYCRA® fabric blend ensures a comfortable, durable fit that moves with the body. The Vans Authentic Chino Loose Pant is finished with graphic accents like Vans’ signature Checkerboard twill taping on the internal facing fly and a flag label sewn internally to the hem seam for added detailing when cuffed.

The Authentic Chino Loose Pant is available now at Vans Skateboarding retailers and at Vans.com/Skateboarding.