Patrick Johnson 
Vans plans on celebrating 50 years of dominance in the skateboarding industry with their upcoming “Checkered Past” Collection, a premium offering that features the iconic checkerboard pattern in a premium hand-woven leather. The Vans Classic Slip-On LX ($140) and Vans Sk8-Hi LX ($175-$200) shine thanks to the luxurious tooling as four colorways will hit each model for a lifestyle twist to focus on the craftsmanship that their Vans Vault label is known for. Usually, the checkerboard aesthetic is simply a print, but here the interwoven leather panels are arranged to fully comprise the upper’s construction. Vans will release the ten piece collection including two limited edition bags on March 16th, 2016. Check out more detailed images below and stay tuned for more release updates right here on Sneaker News.
Vans Vault “Checkered Past” Collection
Release Date: March 16th, 2016
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Vans Classic Slip-On LX “Black” – $140
Vans Classic Slip-On LX “Patriot Blue” – $140
Vans Classic Slip-On LX “Multi-Color” – $140
Vans Classic Slip-On LX “White” – $140
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Vans Sk8-Hi LX “Black” – $175
Vans Sk8-Hi LX “Patriot Blue” – $175
Vans Sk8-Hi LX “Multi-Color” – $200
Vans Sk8-Hi LX “White” – $175
