January 18th, 2013 by Aaron Hope
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Vans California has gotten some good service out of the chukka-descendant 106 Vulcanized and the heel-tabbed Era 59, so why not combine their virtues into a single dope lowtop? That’s exactly what Off the Wall has done with the Vans California 159 CA, pairing the Era 59′s trademark understated embellishment with the 106 silo for a fresh new look this spring. We see today that joining the Forest Night edition we just showcased is a Dark Shadow tweed 159, and you can decide which you’ll get from select Vans stockists with the aid of more photos below.
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January 17th, 2013 by Aaron Hope
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Vans just released an eye-catching pack of triply-speckled Eras, but that doesn’t mean they can’t make a more subdued staticky look. Quite to the contrary, as we see the new Vans California 159 in a dark tweed with earthy flecks. Brass eyelets, a leather heel tab and gum toe bumper combine to create a cohesive look that’s unique while still ‘classy’ like much of Off the Wall’s recent output. Let us know what you think after seeing more photos below, then find yours at Off the Wall stockists like their joint venture in New York with DQM, The General.
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January 15th, 2013 by Aaron Hope
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For the same reasons you love your favorite lightweight buttondowns, Vans turns to chambray when the weather warms up. Reprising a motif we’ve seen in each of the last three years, the Vans Classics Chambray Pack brings forth six new releases split between three classic silhouettes. The Vans Authentic, Slip-On and 159 Vulcanized will arrive at select Off the Wall retailers in March, and you can decide which pair(s) you’ll mark on the calendar after seeing the whole set below.
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