Vans Skate x Hockey – Andrew Allen Authentic Hi (8.18.18)

Aug 17 21 under Collaborations, Pro, Skate | Comments Off on Vans Skate x Hockey – Andrew Allen Authentic Hi (8.18.18)

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Everything Andrew Allen does on a skateboard is done with a little more grit than most other skaters can muster. Allen’s skateboarding is raw and rugged, with his give-no-fucks attitude on full display whenever he sets foot on his board. This uncompromising attitude makes Allen a perfect fit at Hockey Skateboards and translates seamlessly onto his Vans x Hockey Authentic Hi.

Allen and Hockey had their first go-around with the Authentic Hi in the spring of 2020, and now the high-top take on Vans’ famed Authentic is back with new colorways and upgraded materials for a better-than-ever skateboarding experience. Available exclusively at Vans Skateboarding retail locations, Allen’s second set of Vans x Hockey Andrew Allen Authentic Hi colorways are designed for skateboarding first and foremost but don’t sacrifice their rebellious style in the pursuit of performance.

Arriving in both a fiery red and a crisp white, the canvas uppers of the Vans x Hockey Andrew Allen Authentic Hi are supported with a rubber ollie pad on the lateral forefoot and an all-new last for better support and feel. Under the upper’s canvas folds and contrast stitching sits a duracap underlay, with an updated shape that adds flexibility and durability while removing excess bulk to eliminate bothersome “hot spots” where heat and friction build-up. This ensures that skaters will have support where they need it the most without compromising on comfort.

Molded heel counters and locked-in tongue straps ensure the wearer’s foot will remain in place and not slide out over the midsole, while Hockey’s signature dog graphic is embroidered on the lateral collar and a classic Vans checkerboard pattern appears on the lateral quarter’s tag. Allen’s name is also stitched inside each collar for a hidden signature touch.

Midsoles and outsoles are packed just as full of tech as their counterparts, with two-part foxing offering a heavier knurl on toe bumpers that are designed to tackle heavy skate sessions. Heel tags also provide a “shatter” print for a nod to one of Hockey’s most famous graphics. Outsoles feature Sick Stick, Vans’ new proprietary gum rubber compound that supplies grip, feel, and longevity. Inside the shoe, PopCush footbeds offer snappy, responsive energy return that won’t pack out, ensuring the shoes — and the wearer’s legs — will stay fresh session after session.

The Vans x Hockey Andrew Allen Authentic Hi collection will release via Fucking Awesome’s online shop and Hollywood flagship on August 18. Select Vans Skateboarding retailers will receive the collection a day later, on August 19. Each pair is priced at $65. Please visit The Drop List, a calendar of Vans’ most exclusive product drops, for more information and where to purchase.

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Vault by Vans x Aries – 2nd Collaboration (9.11.21)

Aug 17 21 under Collaborations, Vault | Comments Off on Vault by Vans x Aries – 2nd Collaboration (9.11.21)

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Words via Hypebeast:

“Aries has reunited with Vans for the second time, coming four years after their limited-edition release in 2017. The collection of footwear and apparel incorporates a wide range of influences, from messages of self-expression and creativity to Americana references and Aries’ signature graphic identity.

 

The footwear in the collection includes two colorways of the Vans Authentic — one arriving in tie dye and tiger stripe, while the other features a multicolor marijuana leaf pattern — and the Sk8-Mid, with two brighter colorways. Rounding out the footwear is the Era and Chukka, both of which feature tie dye designs.

The graphic reference comes from a “customize your own Vans” poster Aries founder Sofia Prantera discovered while working at Slam City Skates. “We wanted the collaboration to follow this accidental recipe; some colours don’t quite match like they have been made of found pieces of material; graphics and logos are incoherent; random apocalyptic stories appear on the soles; while the phrase “go your own way” and “Art Trip” reinforce the message of individuality and rule breaking that is shared by both brands.”

As well as footwear, the collection also features a range of apparel pieces. The clothing, such as hoodies and tees, continues the graphic themes, with tie dye items, and a mixture of Vans’ logo houses with Aries’ signature temple graphic.”

Take a look at the collaboration in the gallery above. The full collection is due to release via the Aries web store on September 11th.

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Vans Surf x Thalia Surf – 20th Anniversary Collection (Available Now!)

Aug 17 21 under Collaborations, Surf | Comments Off on Vans Surf x Thalia Surf – 20th Anniversary Collection (Available Now!)


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Nestled in the artistic beachside community of Laguna Beach, Thalia Surf is celebrating 20 years as a melting pot of alternative surf arts and crafts. To mark this milestone we’ve teamed up with Vans on a new collection of footwear and apparel. The original “alternative” surf shop, Thalia Surf continues to be a waypoint for surfers interested in the more artful side of surfing, marked by our frequent collaborations with artists, surfers, filmmakers, shapers, and brands.

The Vans x Thalia Surf collection shoes take inspiration from Laguna Beach’s history and natural beauty. The artwork and colors reflect the Crystal Cove region’s marriage of coastal open space and rugged sea shore, with the green, blue and black hues representing the foliage, ocean and rocks that define Crystal Cove’s landscape. The use of corduroy, canvas and leather touches to Thalia Surf’s reverence for surf history, with an eye towards the ragged edge of the surfing sub culture.

Our Vans x Thalia Surf collection apparel is inspired by the Laguna Beach surf experience, and Thalia Surf’s longstanding partnership with Vans in Laguna. The 2 birds represent that friendship. Whether it is palm tree views near Rock Pile, barrels at Brooks Street, trekking it into Crystal Cove, or evening sessions at Thalia St., this collection captures the spirit of living and surfing in Laguna Beach.”

Available now via Vans’ webstore.

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Vans x Kids of Immigrants – “Anything Is Possible” Old Skool (8.20.21)

Aug 12 21 under Collaborations | Comments Off on Vans x Kids of Immigrants – “Anything Is Possible” Old Skool (8.20.21)

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The trailblazing Los Angeles-based collective Kids of Immigrants has built one of the most exciting brands out right now through their fearless commitment to community and empowerment. Today, Kids of Immigrants announced a new footwear release with Vans and Greenhouse inspired by the slogan, “Anything is Possible.” True to the essence of Kids of Immigrants, the shoe honors their collective upbringings and their parents, whose own sacrifices and journeys allowed them to dream of the unimaginable. It follows two successful footwear collaborations with Vans and Greenhouse that sold out in mere minutes. The Vans x Kids of Immigrants collaboration will be available for purchase on August 18th, 2021 through the Greenhouse app and then on the Kids of Immigrants site on August 20th, 2021.

Designed with fabrics that lined KOI’s upbringing, the silhouette allows them to wear their stories with pride. It transforms the Vans Old Skool design into a nostalgic mosaic featuring corduroy, shearling, velvet, paisley, and patent leather. With a Chinese laundry bag-inspired insole, a yellow sole that reminisces household lamps, and a lining of coordinates that connect to the apartment where Kids of Immigrants started, the shoe is a true make-up of their DNA. 

Activating the essence of Anything is Possible, the beloved spiritual speaker and author Rob Hill brings his signature, positive affirmations to the release as the narrator of the campaign. Additionally, the campaign imagery spotlights three tenacious women: Aurora Santos, Jenny Le, and Kika Keith – all deeply embody the spirit of Anything is Possible. In a commitment to empowering the future generation, mentees from the organizations Color of Compton and Inner City Artist assisted in producing the Anything is Possible shoot and lookbook. From set design to incorporating stills from these youth photographers, the experience allowed mentees to step into their dreams. 

Rooted in community, love, and empowerment, Anything is Possible goes beyond product. It serves as a vehicle to amplify voices, inspire and celebrate the people that nurtured KOI. This approach has set Kids of Immigrants outside of the pack and positioned them as leaders in fashion and beyond. By building deep connections through products, events, and beyond, they have amassed a cult following and a tremendous demand for the brand across the country. The brand has also become a favorite of creatives and talent such as Bad Bunny, Dua Lipa, Kehlani, Lil Uzi Vert, Jhene Aiko, Odell Beckham Jr., and many more. 

Like the history, culture, and beliefs behind Kids Of Immigrants, the brand is unisex and for all people.

Learn more about the Vans x Kids of Immigrants collaboration at Vans.com/News.

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Vault By Vans x Sneakersnstuff – OG Authentic LX (8.18.21)

Aug 12 21 under Collaborations, OG, Vault | Comments Off on Vault By Vans x Sneakersnstuff – OG Authentic LX (8.18.21)

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Today, Vault by Vans and SNS reveal their latest collaboration. The partnership between the long-time companions includes a Vans OG Authentic LX and a SNS apparel capsule including a t-shirt and linen pants, dropping on August 18th exclusively at SNS.

Vans has helped shape the DNA of California-footwear since 1966 and to pay tribute to this extensive history, SNS discovered a print in the brand’s archive from the early ‘90s honoring the beaches around Southern California. A place close to SNS’ heart, with Venice Beach right at the center of it, the Vault by Vans OG Authentic LX nods to the timeless artwork from way back, reimagining the black and white illustration with all seven SNS locations.

Crafted with signature canvas, a vulcanized midsole with “SNS” lettering and the iconic waffle outsole, the Authentic LX features the artwork printed all over the upper. The striking design is also featured on the premium cotton short-sleeve tee. Equipped with a chest and back print, the SNS t-shirt is followed by a summer-ready linen pant with an adjustable waistband, button closure, zip fly and several pockets to complete the Vault by Vans x SNS look.

The Vault by Vans x SNS collection will release exclusively via the SNS app on August 18th, with sign-ups starting on August 13th and closing on August 17th. For more information and where to purchase, please visit The Drop List, a calendar of Vans’ most exclusive product drops.

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Vault By Vans x JJJJound – Sk8-Mid VLT LX (8.14.21)

Aug 6 21 under Collaborations, Vault | Comments Off on Vault By Vans x JJJJound – Sk8-Mid VLT LX (8.14.21)

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As a second collaboration, the Vault by Vans Style 37 is reworked through JJJJound’s minimalistic lens.

JJJJound, a Montreal-based studio, was launched initially in 2006 as a digital mood board exploring the recurring patterns in design. Over the next decade, JJJJound evolved beyond the realm of the Internet and was made tangible by collaborations with artists and brands that share their strong design ethics. The result is a commitment to a different way of thinking, finding new ways to interpret products by respecting their original story.

Rich in its history and timeless in its design, this special edition of the Vault by Vans Style 37 stays true to its origin. It honors its status as the best in its class, for both sport and style, with its refined design elements. This enduring silhouette is depicted in materials selected for their durability, and colorways are carefully diluted into a sophisticated palette evoking the state of heavily used skate sneakers. This special edition lets the details speak for themselves—quietly, subtly, but convincingly.

The retrospective sneaker debuted in 1978 as the brand’s first high-top skate shoe, which integrated the ankle guard concept into its design. The short-lived style was only in production for one year before its design evolved into the beloved Sk8-Hi currently at the core of the Off The Wall franchise. Sometime in the 1990s, Vans reissued the Style 37, and since then, it has been reissued and rediscovered as the Sk8-Mid VLT LX. 

The Vault by Vans x JJJJound Sk8-Mid VLT LX in Black is available August 10th at 9AM PST/12PM EST on jjjjound.com.

The Brown colorway is available August 11th at 9AM PST/12PM EST on jjjjound.com.

The Green colorway is available August 12th at 9AM PST/12PM EST on jjjjound.com.

The Vault by Vans x JJJJound Sk8-Mid VLT LX will be available at select Vault by Vans retail locations globally from August 14th at 9AM PST/12PM EST.

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Vault By Vans x FDMTL – Distressed Indigo Pack (8.7.21)

Aug 3 21 under Collaborations, Vault | Comments Off on Vault By Vans x FDMTL – Distressed Indigo Pack (8.7.21)

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Vault by Vans reunites with renowned Japanese denimwear brand, FDMTL to debut an assortment of OG footwear designs carefully crafted with distressed indigo fabric. The three-piece footwear assortment showcases timeless craftsmanship and design through elevated materials with meticulous attention to detail. The Vault by Vans x FDMTL collection will be available at select Vault by Vans retailers on August 7.

Founded in 2005 out of the Tokyo, Japan, FDMTL produces “Japan made” indigo garments with an uncompromising level of workmanship. Each piece is created with integrity and a precise construction that keeps longevity and creative expression at the core of the brand. The result of the Vault by Vans and FDMTL partnership combines two rich legacies with an attractive offering of three OG footwear styles including the OG Authentic LX, OG Sk8-Hi LX and the OG Slip-On LX. Each model showcases a heavily distressed indigo jacquard cotton denim upper that reveals patchwork construction and sashiko stitchwork to demonstrate the enduring longevity and durability the material holds. Each model is finished with a tonal indigo outsole.

The Vault by Vans x FDMTL footwear collection will be available at select Vault by Vans retailers on August 7. For more information and where to purchase, please visit The Drop List, a calendar of Vans’ most exclusive product drops.

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Vans Skate x Civilist – “Back to the Roots” Skate Sk8-Low (7.30.21)

Jul 27 21 under Collaborations, Skate | Comments Off on Vans Skate x Civilist – “Back to the Roots” Skate Sk8-Low (7.30.21)

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Vans and legendary Berlin-based skate brand Civilist, join forces with artist Carsten Fock on a new footwear collection. An ode to the city of Berlin, the drop includes three Sk8-Low colourways – including one Civilist exclusive – designed with help from Carsten Fock. Renowned for his graphics and paintings inspired by fashion, pop culture, politics and society, Fock’s pencil-drawn letters are embroidered and printed on the suede Sk8-Low. The souvenir-esque collection features “Say Goodbye to the City” embroidered on the sidewall, while “Back to the Roots” is printed on the sockliner and “I once was in Berlin” covers the shoebox. Two contrasting black and white colourways, the latter being the Civilist exclusive, sit alongside a subtle tonal navy colourway.

The Vans x Civilist footwear collection will be available in-store at Civilist on Wednesday, July 28, online at Civiliston Thursday, July 29 and globally at select skate retailers on Friday, July 30. For more information and where to purchase, please visit The Drop List, a calendar of Vans’ most exclusive product drops.

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Vans x Metallica x Pushead – Black Album 30th Anniversary Collection (7.25.21)

Jul 21 21 under Bands, Collaborations, Vans Family | Comments Off on Vans x Metallica x Pushead – Black Album 30th Anniversary Collection (7.25.21)

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Vans and Metallica Celebrate 30th Anniversary of the Black Album with Footwear Collection Featuring Artwork by Pushead Available Exclusively via Vans Family

 Vans x Metallica Sk8-Hi and Classic Slip-On will be Available Exclusively for Vans Family Members on July 25th at 9pm PST and Metallica.com on July 26th at 9am PST

Vans and award-winning rock band Metallica come together this July to honor the upcoming 30th anniversary of the band’s all-time best-selling Black Album with a limited-edition Sk8-Hi and Classic Slip-On. Inspired by the band’s never-ending pursuit of going faster, louder and “Off The Wall”, the Vans x Metallica footwear assortment features artwork inspired by Metallica and designed by iconic Metallica artist Pushead and will be sold exclusively via Vans Family on July 25 at 9pm PST and on Metallica.com on July 26 at 9am PST.

Metallica’s self-titled, fifth studio album was originally released in August of 1991 and has sold over 30 million copies worldwide and spent over 580 consecutive weeks atop the music charts. Vans and Metallica have been long-time partners and collaborators, the band having performed at House of Vans London in 2016 and released three previous footwear and apparel collaborations over the last decade. This July, Metallica and Vans once again join forces to release two footwear silhouettes, which feature artwork created by Pushead, who has provided iconic imagery and artwork for the band’s tour books, t-shirts and stages since 1986. Pushead’s “Sad But True” design is synonymous with the entire Black Album era; his twin skulls traveled the world, displayed on banners on each side of the stage while Metallica performed.

The latest Vans x Metallica release showcases Pushead’s enigmatic facing skulls across the quarter panels of the Sk8-Hi as well as the opposing sides of each Classic Slip-On. Each design showcases a graphic blue shatter design and silver Metallica branding around the sidewall of Sk8-Hi and stop the upper of the Slip-On. Each pair is finished with Metallica printed on the heel stay.

The limited-edition Vans x Metallica collection will be available exclusively to Vans Family members on July 25 at 9pm PST and on Metallica.com on July 26 at 9am PST. Sign up for Vans Family on Vans.com/family. For more information, please visit vans.com/news.

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Vans x SE Bikes – Sk8-Hi Reissue and EVDNT UltimateWaffle (Available Now!)

Jul 19 21 under BMX, Collaborations | Comments Off on Vans x SE Bikes – Sk8-Hi Reissue and EVDNT UltimateWaffle (Available Now!)

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This July, Vans and SE Bikes reunite to celebrate all things rad on and off two wheels with a second collection of footwear and apparel. The legendary BMX brand and Vans come together to celebrate “Off The Wall” bike life culture with the debut of a special colorway of the EVDNT UltimateWaffle™ and Sk8-Hi® Reissue. The Vans x SE Bikes collection is available to shop now with the EVDNT UltimateWaffle™ coming this August.

SE Bikes launched the world’s first 29” BMX bike, the Big Ripper in 2009 which took the retro BMX world by storm. The Big Ripper has gone on to become the #1 bike in the Bike Life scene and serves as inspiration for the second Vans x SE Bikes collection. Driving heritage and progression, Vans and SE Bikes are proud to introduce an exclusive colorway of the EVDNT UltimateWaffle™. Using the unique UltimateWaffle™ construction, the EVDNT UltimateWaffle™ features a translucent outsole that combines a built-in UltraCush™ insole with an internal stabilizing shank for more cushioning, durability and support. The LuxLiner™ interior creates the perfect sock-like fit for more support and comfortable wear while you pedal and ride all day and is finished with a sleek breathable knitted mesh upper and perforated suede overlays for style, form and durable function. A heritage Vans “Off The Wall” logo is placed on the tongue and SE Bikes branding on the heel counter. Complimenting the EVDNT is the Sk8-Hi® Reissue with reflective checkerboard emblazoned quarter panels, each accented with a white leather Sidestripe. The black suede tongue features a heritage Vans “Off The Wall” togue label along with custom Vans and SE Bikes patches reminiscent of those found on vintage BMX jerseys. Each hi-top is finished with “Off The Wall” and “Big Ripper” written across each sidewall in custom SE Bikes font. The collection is complete with a Vans x SE Undertone II Bucket Hat that uses a black cotton canvas and a custom SE OTW patch.

To accompany their second collaborative footwear and apparel release, Vans and SE Bikes shot a new campaign celebrating the community, culture and fun of the Bike Life scene. Titled “Don’t Try This at Home”, the video campaign challenges the recent hype of indoor cycling, inviting people to get back outside and explore the city. “Off The Wall” bike life goes much deeper than simply riding, it’s all about exploring and enjoying the community and culture of your city and finding new, creative ways to express yourself through cycling. It’s about making the most of a life lived outdoors.

Finally, in celebration of the Vans x SE Bikes collaboration, Chino Braxton will make an appearance on Channel 66 to speak on his experience with bike culture. Tune in on 7/23 @ 7-9pm EST at www.vans.com/channel66.

The Vans x SE Bikes collection is available to shop online and select Vans retail locations beginning now with the EVDNT UltimateWaffle™ coming this August. For more information, please visit Vans.com.

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