February 14th, 2013 by Aaron Hope
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Muted suede colors are among the best materials for classic vulc-soled sneakers. Not only are these shades and their visibly soft surface highly wearable, but colors like the soft blue and gold hues utilized on these latest Vans California Mid Skool ’77s hearken back to the model’s era of origin for a real ‘vintage’ feel without any overt ‘aging’. Let us know how these compare to recent Sk8-Hi Reissues or even the Nike Blazer after you’ve seen more images below, then grab yours at Off the Wall retailers like CrookedTongues.
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January 4th, 2013 by Aaron Hope
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The Vans California Collection has used quite a bit of suede over the past four years, but have any of those releases been as good as this quintet? It’s easy to get caught up in the moment when a dope new release hits, and when you multiply that times five, the Vans California Era 59 and Mid Skool ’77 make quite an impression. The variety of welcoming colors are all very accessible and the kind of model that makes for a great every day shoe, so have a closer look below and look out for these at select retailers later this month.
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August 1st, 2012 by Aaron Hope
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It’s not exactly the most likely scenario to see a bunch of British riders relocate to SoCal and start one of the most enduring skateboarding labels, but that’s exactly what FLIP has managed over the past two decades or so. We just saw new Supras from founding member Tom Penny, and now his countryman and friend Geoff Rowley reminds us that he’s been sponsored by Vans for almost twice as long as the Crown brand has existed. Vans then reaches even further into the history books to add one of its most iconic figures as the Vans Syndicate ‘Local Boyz’ pack pairs Z-Boys alum Tony Alva’s Vans Mid Skool with the Rowley SPV lowtop in a couple of colorways that’d have you thinking it was Ann Arbor and not southern California they’ve got in common. More photos await your click below, then find these Alvas and Rowleys at select retailers like Silo.
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January 19th, 2012 by Aaron Hope
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It was late 2010 when venerable skateboarding magazine Thrasher debuted its own skate sneaker, a model that could be seen to borrow heavily from the Vans Half Cab. Then last spring, a new collaboration with mita sneakers and CLUCT produced a model that’s pretty much a Chukka Boot with ‘Thrasher’ on the heels instead of ‘Vans’. So while it’s not a given that the pillars of skate publishing will team up with the footwear brands they helped to advertise, there are still a couple other notable names left out there that could find a new partner. The Skateboarder Magazine x Vans Old Skool/Mid Skool pack picks the perfect model to reflect the long running mag’s heritage, and will release in canvas high and lowtop colorways along with a run of dual-branded clothing and gear later this year. Have a look at the preview from Bread & Butter Berlin and stick with Sneaker News for the release date. via Complex.
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