Aaron Hope 
Kiss made a bold statement in naming their 1977 sophomore album Hotter Than Hell. They were badder than the worst punishment your grandmother could think up, and that image sold them more merchandise than any other act. So there were probably Kiss kicks, maybe even counterfeits, on their massive global tours, but these new Vans are as legit as Gene Simmons tongue. A Sk8-Hi and Slip-On both feature the album’s cover art. A band with a decidedly different approach to touring, Rise Against, sees their own graphic style applied to the Slip-On in the middle above. Expect all of them to sell better than CDs, and stick with Sneaker News for updates. via Warpweb
