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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April 30th, 2013 by Aaron Hope
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Vans Vault issued a couple of Priz Laced colorways last year, a design that blends the iconic Sk8-Hi with a lesser known velcro-strapped silhouette. The Vans Prison Issue hearkens back to a day when the Van Dorens had a contract for footwear for the California penal system. But today, it would seem the only crime associated would be sleeping on these stylish perfed nubuck makeups. Click through for closer looks at burgundy, navy and stone pairs and stick with Sneaker News to see when they hit US stores.
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February 20th, 2013 by Aaron Hope
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Vans’ classic silhouettes are a perfect match for durable cotton twill materials. The latest proof comes from the California collection, where a sextet of lowtops take on two-toned brushed twill builds for the spring season. The Vans Era comes in four different colorways in the classic two-toned split template, adding two monotone styles for the rarely seen Prison Issue lowtops to round out the six-pack. Have a closer look below, let us know what you think of the Priz Lo’s triple-strapped design and find yours at select Vans California retailers today.
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