Aaron Hope 
Southern California fixture Blends celebrates ten years of fashionable footwear in collaboration the skate leaders with whom the Golden State is synonymous But instead of a sunny vibe befitting the Pacific coast, the Blends x Vans Vault Sk8-Hi Zip is a beauty in buttery soft black leather. The heel zipper lends these a rugged sensibility and that motorcycle-ish lean is only enhanced by the bony Jazz Stripe. Just 100 pairs drop this Friday, March 8th at the four Blends B&Ms as well as their online store, and you can see more angles after the jump below.
