After having a wildly successful run with one of the most instantly recognizable Vans collaborations, sources tell me that this may be the last Blends “Bones” shoe for awhile. No other Vans shoe series, as far as we’ve seen over the past decade, has consistently been as successful as the #blendsvans collabs, and more specifically their “Bones” Jazz Stripe releases. I still remember the day that I received the first Blends “Bones” Sk8-Hi Reissue Zip LX aka “OG Bones” box, not having seen one photo yet, wondering what could be inside this all black box, with a dope motorcycle and wolf logo on the outside of it. I remember sliding open the Vault premium drawer box, and seeing the dustbag, still in anticipation of what’s in the box. When I pulled out the Sk8-Hi Zip, I was already in awe of the premium motorcycle leather that wrapped the entire shoe, and when I saw, what is now the iconic bone jazz stripe, I was speechless. Who dared to modify our beloved brand’s most recognizable feature?! But more importantly, who talked Vans into doing it?! Needless to say, I knew it was an instant classic, and this was back when the Vans hype wasn’t anywhere near today’s level. I’m glad I was able to create some of my best memories with this Vans collecting obsession, through the Blends releases over the years. The many overnight campouts for their releases, and the annual trips to Born-Free with the #blendsboiz, infiltrating their cool guy hardcore biker show, completely out of place, but on a mission to be the first to cop the event-exclusive shoes. I can go on and on, but I’ll save it for a possible future podcast, if we ever get around to getting one going. What do you think? Should we do one? Anyways, listen up to what Blends has to say about their latest release:
Blends and Vans Vault are back again with another stellar collaboration, this time reworking the Sk8-Hi Zip Reissue. The latest edition sees a sturdy, premium canvas upper that sits on an all white mid-sole. Waxed laces sit on top of premium suede accents on the vamp of the sneaker, toe box and a heel tab fashioned with a sturdy utilitarian zipper finish the construction. The now iconic Blends bone Jazz Stripe is centered on the shoe in a soft, lux leather form.
Look for the shoe to release exclusively on Blends webstore Saturday, October 24th.
more pics after the jump
