May 27th, 2012 by Aaron Hope
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Vans OTW Collection has been a hit since it debuted a unique skate-derived lifestyle sensibility about two years ago. The silhouette pictured above is one of the capsule’s most successful designs to date and these new pairs suggest more good things to come as we reach into the second half of 2012. The Vans OTW Alomar will return with at least four new colorways come FA12, materials ranging from heathered canvas to luxurious suede/leather blends, all colored simply and riding all-white stitch-reinforced waffle soles. Check out red, grey, brown and navy pairs after the jump below and let us know which one you’ll be most excited to see at Vans retailers come Q3. via FNG
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February 21st, 2012 by Aaron Hope
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For many, Vans is the very definition of California cool, so it’s come as no great surprise that their OTW Collection of skate-inspired lifestyle sneakers is thriving. This preview of what’s to come in Q3 reveals a varied range of styles and one new design, all of which have a decidedly low-key feel. Take for instance the cracked camouflage on the Vans OTW Alomar and Ludlow pictured above: it’s a relatively busy print, but earthy tones on these sleek silhouettes keeps things chill rather than militant. Speaking of military-inspired fare, there’s a sharp new rendition of the Howell desert boot that evokes images of classic Clarks Originals releases with a tweed toe meeting rich brown leather on the rear. This same look is darkened and applied to the Pritchard lowtop, which turns out to be the only established model to have two pairs in this preview. The other model you’ll see twice in images after the jump is a brand new, as yet unnamed boot that allows for some interesting blocking possibilities. Let us know which one’s best and stick with Sneaker News for updates on these fall releases. via HS
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October 5th, 2011 by Aaron Hope
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We were starting to wonder what’d become of him on Saturday when we looked at a collaboration between Reebok and Swedish tattoo parlor Salong Betong, so it’s particularly good timing to see Mr. Cartoon’s latest efforts come across the Sneaker News ticker today. The LA-based ink god can trace a chunk of his mainstream popularity to the 2007 Vans x The Simpsons collection where he and several other street artists contributed their take on Matt Groening’s megahit series, but this new Vans OTW Alomar is all Mister Cartoon. They come in a clean navy leather and nubuck combo that adds gold stitching and embroidery details plus a plaid sockliner, and Mr. Cartoon’s Vans Alomars will hit select retailers later this month.
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September 14th, 2011 by Aaron Hope
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That you see them anywhere fashionable young people are known to gather can be taken as a sign of Vans OTW Collection‘s success, the fact that the Holiday 2011 catalog includes three new silhouettes proof positive that Off the Wall is on a roll. No disrespect to the Alomar, Bedford, Pritchard and Woessner, and in fact, these are all dope designs, but they are also the established veterans of the set. So let’s examine the new silos, starting with the moc-toed Vans OTW Cobern. The overall shape and medial vents hint at Vans’ beloved boat shoe inspiration, but provide a new and interesting twist thanks to the absence of any overt docksider imitation. Also new for Q4 are the Oxford-styled Ludlow and chukka-derived Howell, and you can see images of each colorway from all seven models after the jump. via MK
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