North Park San Diego’s Gym Standard has gotten together with Vans, to create these two awesome OG Old Skool LX’s. It’s been a long time coming, but we finally get to see what they’ve been working on. Fun fact: I learned through a short conversation with Edwin that he was Blends SD’s original shop manager when they first opened, and he also used to work for Vans corporate back in the day, under Mr. Tom Cooke! How’s that for some cool guy industry cred! K sorry to embarass you Edwin! Anyways, the shoes were designed with a lot of emphasis on different textures and materials. Right away you’ll notice that each shoe features a mixed combination of hairy suede, 8 oz. canvas, nubuck leather, virgin leather, pigskin, and something called kidskin. Perhaps you can ask them what that is, but all we know is the shoes are dope as hell. The colorways chosen are very unique, and are instant classics if you ask us. One pair receives a violet, navy, blue, and red colorway, while the other comes in all green. Both feature marshmallow foxing, and sit on top of the OG gum waffle sole. The heel panels and heel pad lining of each shoe feature a gold foil stamping of a sun logo, providing just the right touch of customization to know these aren’t your off-the-shelf Vault OG Old Skools. The shoes will come with a drawer box, which we fuckin’ love and can’t express how much this matters to us Vans collectors! Tying into their San Diego roots, there is hidden artwork that reveals itself when the drawer is pulled out, done by local tattoo artist Sergio Hernandez, owner of Pops Tattoo Shop. Congrats on a dope, well thought out, clean, and just simply perfect collaboration!
Each pair will go for $100 and are releasing in-store on Saturday. There is no official word if there will be an online release, so follow their social media for more info.
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