Browsing the "Vans" Category
May 17th, 2013 by Aaron Hope
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Vans has issued a variety of brushed twill styles in recent years, most of which have been done on classic plimsolls. The Era came through with the most recent such pack, but this time we go back to the original #44 deck shoe upon which the Van Doren empire was built. These latest ‘Brushed Twill’ Vans Authentics walk a fine line between summer and fall colors, each shade of the quartet of primaries adjusted to find a middle ground of vibrancy and softness. Click through to see how the leather boot laces impact each pair, then grab yours at select retailers like The General.
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May 16th, 2013 by Aaron Hope
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How can you make a shoe issued to jailhouse inmates an attractive fashion option? How about crafting it in three highly wearable suede colors? That’s what Off the Wall did with these new Vans Vault Prison Issue LX lowtops, a duo of new drops whose origins derive from a contract between the Van Dorens and the California penal system. Vans proves beyond a reasonable doubt that when constructed correctly, this shoe has serious everyday appeal, and you can see the walnut and navy editions in more shots below before buying at select retailers like The General.
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May 16th, 2013 by Brendan Dunne
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Sole Classics, the sole Vans Vault account out in the great state of Ohio, is being blessed with their own collabo shoe. The shoe in question is of the Vans Era persuasion, and almost manages to pull that sneaker out of its skate heritage what with the basketball style brown leather that pops up on the back end. Continue reading to get a video of the sneakers in action, in case you doubted their viability as a skateable shoe, and watch for them to release at Sole Classics next Saturday, May 25th
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May 16th, 2013 by Brendan Dunne
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While suede may have gone the way of the dodo on performance sneakers, the material is still very much alive and kicking in the retro category. Case in point are these two new pairs from the Deluxe x Vans team up, both of which end up with a nappy texture that’s definitely a cut above the standard when it comes to suede. The Vans Era releases also feature some smart bits of brown leather and translucent soles on the bottom. Hit the jump to see the entirety of the Deluxe x Vans Era line and stay tuned to find out whether or not they’ll be hitting US shores.
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May 15th, 2013 by Brendan Dunne
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Taka Hayashi’s curatorial role at Vans continues this summer with the release of the new “Suede Pack” of the TH Revere Hi LX. The design marries a couple disparate categories of sneakers, porting over the vintage suedes of older basketball models onto the Vans Sk8-Hi silhouette. From that the TH Rever Hi LX is born, a model that will be in stores for June of 2013 in two luxurious colorways of Black and Bossa Nova, retailing at $150 a pair. See both pairs right below and stay tuned for more exciting updates from the Vans Vault footwear capsule for the coming months.
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May 14th, 2013 by Brendan Dunne
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Can you separate your favorite sneakers from those that have been the most influential over the years? Complex went ahead and took a stab at that, compiling what they’re billing as the 30 Most Influential Sneakers of All Time. Some of them are billed as such for the impact the overall design has had on the game, the Nike Air Force 1 for example, while others seems a little bit more centered on the colorway impact (Yes, the “South Beach” Nike LeBron 8 is on there). Continue reading for a small sample of their list and then head over to Complex if you’re interested in the rest.
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May 12th, 2013 by Aaron Hope
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Just how big is Sanrio’s Hello Kitty? To put it in perspective for sneakerheads, no other brand or retailer has collaborated with Reebok, Ubiq and Vans all in the last year. The latest example sees Hello Kitty’s universal appeal gives this new Vans Authentic an extra kick. White on red character outlines make for an interesting pattern without turning the shoe overtly cartoonish and blue details finish off a solid summer colorway. Click through to see this Hello Kitty Authentic for women up close and stick with Sneaker News for release details.
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May 7th, 2013 by Aaron Hope
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We’re still waiting on that pastel ‘Island Print’ edition, but it should be arriving soon with this similarly themed Vans Vault Sk8-Hi first seen a bit later arriving now at retailers. Somewhere between the aforementioned upcoming style and last summer’s OG prints, these ‘Palm Leaf’ Sk8-Hi LXes give us a range of colorways from classic to one that gets in on emerald green’s strong 2013. Let us know which you like best after seeing all three below, then grab a pair from Vans Vault stockists like The General.
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