With a unique combination of grit, attention to detail, and a raw, no-frills approach, Hockey brings a necessary rebellious edge to modern skateboard culture. This attitude and ethos are reflected in everything from the brand’s bold, high-saturation designs to its heavy hitting skate clips, and, of course, its sneaker collaborations. Since first working together in 2018, Vans Skateboarding and Hockey have established a singular aesthetic of their own across their range of collaborative footwear, and now they’re continuing that relationship with a trio of releases: fresh iterations of the Skate Old Skool, Skate Slip-On, and Skate Authentic Hi, as well as a Vans Skateboarding x Hockey Slam skate session in NYC’s Tompkins Square Park on September 15, 2023, featuring custom obstacles that tie back to the collection’s design inspiration.
The Skate Old Skool and Skate Slip-On fall on two different ends of the color spectrum, with the former boasting a black and gum color scheme while the latter opts for a mixture of white and black. Though this duo may present vastly different palettes, their aesthetic is unified by snakeskin embellishments and bold red block letter Hockey hits. Meanwhile, the Skate Authentic Hi returns in a brown canvas colorway. An Authentic lengthened into a unique high-top, Andrew Allen’s familiar sneaker boasts a Hockey hit on its collar and comes in a custom box (like the others) that nods to his beloved dog Ronnie, as well as a new snakeskin-printed liner.
It’s not just aesthetics here either — that wouldn’t be the Hockey way. To meet the no-holds-barred skate style of the Hockey team, all three styles are packed full of Vans Skateboarding’s best tech. PopCush™ insoles provide enhanced comfort and energy return with a tireless foam compound that maintains its shape session after session, while DURACAP™ reinforcements hold up to the wear and tear of even the most labor-intensive flip tricks and SickStick™ rubber outsoles provide all-conditions grip and stability.
The Vans Skateboarding x Hockey Fall 2023 collection will be released via vans.com/skateboarding, the Hockey webstore, and select Vans Skateboarding accounts globally tomorrow. In addition, Vans Skateboarding and Hockey will host a Slam skate session on September 15, 2023, at 5 p.m. in Tompkins Square Park, E. 10th Street, New York, NY. The event is open to the public.
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