Opening Ceremony teams up with Vans for an exclusive, limited-edition series called the Plaid Pack. Reminiscent of punk and collegiate style, the collection features Vans’ Lampin, a retro ’90s skate style, printed from the canvas uppers to the rubber outsoles in the collaboration’s green and red plaid motif.
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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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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Vans Japan and Mooneyes team up once again, to release a really cool pack for this year’s 26th annual Yokohama Hot Rod Custom Show.
The collaboration offers a vintage motorsports inspired mixture of sneakers, apparel and accessories. The most popular item will most likely be the Half Cab, which you may recall seeing our pic of the huge sz66 version that was sitting in SVD’s office when we took a visit to the new Vans HQ. The colorway is similar to last year’s Sk8-Hi, with the same all-over graphic print. There is also a Slip-On that features a large blank area on the toe, for you to customize with stickers that are also included with the shoe. Pretty dope, right?! There will also be a few apparel pieces at the show. The Half Cab is priced at ¥10,000 JPY ($90 USD), while the Slip-Ons will retail for ¥8,000 JPY ($72 USD).
If you plan on making the trip to this year’s show, then stop by the Vans booth where icon Steve Van Doren and skating legend Steve Caballero will be present!
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Following up on the previous collaborations, Patta and Vans are proud to present the Patta x Vans Sk8 Hi Collection. While the previous collaborations were mainly focused on the Vans Old Skool silhouette, we now have opted to rework another Vans classic: the Sk8 Hi. The Patta x Vans Sk8 Hi edition will be available in two versions: Langoustine/Black and Hydro/Black. Both colours combine premium ripstop materials on the shoe uppers, a suede toebox, flap and back heel, leather signature “jazz” striping and lining, and feature the Patta Script Logo on the midsole. Every pair is finished off with Team Patta laces, paired with matching “P” lace locks. Every pair also comes with an additional set of thick premium cotton ‘Team Patta’ laces.
The Patta x Vans Sk8 Hi collection is set to release at the Patta Amsterdam and London stores on Saturday, December 2, and will also be offered online from Monday December 4 onwards.
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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 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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“Crafted in collaboration with Japanese artist and Vault by Vans designer Taka Hayashi, the Vans Pro Skate ArcAd Powell Peralta x TH collection commemorates a decades-long legacy of innovation in skateboarding, showcasing unforgettable imagery from Powell Peralta’s signature skate deck graphics archive. The capsule breathes life back into memorable illustrations such as the 1985 Future Primitive logo, Bones fonts, and the principal skull and sword graphics for which Powell Peralta is known.
Featuring elevated renditions of the Caballero Pro ArcAd and the Style 138 Pro ArcAd and limited to only 600 pairs worldwide, the capsule pays apropos tribute to the team that forever changed the face of competitive skateboarding in the 80s, the Bones Brigade, celebrating members such as Tony Hawk, Steve Caballero, Lance Mountain, Rodney Mullen, Tommy Guerrero and Jesse Martinez.
Known for his sharp attention to detail and premium material executions, Taka Hayashi reimagines his favorite Powell Peralta motifs on the Caballero Pro ArcAd and Style 138 Pro ArcAd. The Style 138 Pro includes a Powell Peralta Experimental tonal screen print on quarter panel, the Future Primitive logo embroidery on heel, and a woven Experimental crest & TH tongue label.
As one his favorite brands since childhood, Hayashi reminisces, “One of the first Powell Peralta boards I purchased was a Skull & Sword Ray “Bones” Rodriguez, created by Vernon Courtlandt Johnson, an artist I looked up to. I must have been ten years old at the time. I went in to Rip City Skate shop and was amazed with all the colors, graphics, and the unique shape of the boards, but that skull & sword really stood out to me.” This collection marks Taka Hayashi’s second Vans Pro Skate project, following the release of his 18th season of Vault by Vans designs this past September.”
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Words via Vans:
“Building off the legacy of the brand’s first ever signature shoe, Vans presents an updated take on the Full Cab. Featuring suede and crocodile embossed leather with an all-new gold dragon lace lock, the high-top is offered in four seasonal colors including blanc de blanc, black, racing red and the Foot Locker-exclusive: scarab green. The Full Cab is arguably the first signature athlete shoe to be released in the skateboarding industry and has continued to define skateboarding footwear for the better part of a decade. Built with function, performance and protection in mind for the quickly evolving vert skateboarding scene of the early ‘90s, the shoe has steadily transitioned into a lifestyle staple. Originally named the Caballero, the shoe was first released in 1989 and today, represents the first wave of signature shoes in skateboarding. Steve Caballero himself played an instrumental role in designing the Full Cab.
“I wanted a shoe that was functional for vert and skating pools but that was also stylish,” Caballero says of his signature high top. He incorporated reinforced toe pieces and extra ankle support for protection while skating steep transition. “Before I was sponsored by Vans, I was wearing a lot of different high tops — mostly old basketball shoes. If you look closely at the Full Cab, you can see some of the inspiration there from the ankle support to the structural top closure.”
While the premium materials and gold lace lock detail are new, the shoe’s silhouette and signature flying dragon logos are a period-perfect callback to ‘90s skate style. The latest Full Cab offering is a testament to Vans’ rich history in both skateboarding and sneaker culture.”
The Full Cab will retail for $95 USD and will be available in an extended size range. The latest Full Cab collection will be available at Footlocker and select Vans wholesale accounts beginning this November. For more information please visit vans.com/fullcab.
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Vans and The North Face, outdoor apparel, equipment and footwear leader, join forces for a new Holiday 2017 collection.
Championing values of innovation and adventure, Vans partners with The North Face this season to create an exclusive collection of apparel, accessories and footwear that fuse each brand’s quality of design to create functional cold weather offerings. Available in a bold scheme of black, white, red and yellow colorways, the partnership highlights the Vans Old Skool and Sk8-Hi silhouettes, along with apparel and accessories treated with a signature technology to take you from urban terrain to rural landscapes, while keeping you warm and dry along the way.
With help from The North Face trusted Thermoball™ technology, Vans updated the Torrey Jacket with the synthetic PrimaLoft® fill to guarantee lightweight warmth in the coolest of conditions. The Vans x TNF Torrey MTE quilted jacket is featured in three colorways – red, black and yellow, and signed off with a Vans x TNF embroidered patch on the front. In accessories, Vans reimagines the iconic The North Face Base Camp Duffle, modified for the first time ever to include a skateboard strap. The bag dons the iconic The North Face logo with embroidered patch detailing.
Finally, Vans unveils four iterations of the Sk8-Hi MTE and Old Skool MTE, each featuring The North Face logo on the back heel counter, The North Face custom eyelet and a checkerboard lugged outsole. The full collection matches back to the primary red and yellow colorways, in addition to classic black and white for a striking contrast.
Vans and The North Face were founded in California in 1966 with a shared mission to inspire a lifestyle of exploration and creative expression. The Vans x The North Face collaboration launches globally on November 3, 2017.
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