Aaron Hope 
A process of refinement begun a few years back, Vans has now evolved to the point where they’ve absolutely mastered applying ‘dressy’ and otherwise premium builds to their classic skate silos. The latest to get a deluxe rendition is the Vans California Era 48 lowtop, a model more or less directly based upon their beloved Era plimsolls, but with a top-tier twist. This trio of 48s for next spring go with lush suede uppers and add leather laces and sockliners to achieve a result that practically screams “quality!” Click through so you can get closer views of the red, grey and navy editions, let us know which color you like best and stick with Sneaker News for updates on this January 2012 drop. via FNG
