This is like a dream come true collabo! Vans Vault teams up with Pendleton and designer Taka Hayashi. This time they decided to work on the SK8-Hi and the Slip-On, both coming in beautiful light brown uppers with contrasting white stitching and Pendleton wool fabric. The two sneakers are now in stock at Bows & Arrows.
Not for the first time A.P.C. has worked with Vans and is now offering a line-up of Vans Chukkas as part of their Fall/Winter 2010 Collection. Overall the mid top sneaker comes in 4 colorways and just like you would expect from the French brand, they have been kept very simple. The sneaker comes in 4 suede colorways with white or grey outer soles. They are now available here.
Vans approached renowned bike saddle maker Brooks to collaborate on a Vault project. As we’ve shown in the past, the result is a pair of leather Era LX sneakers (limited to 2000) and a Brooks Team Pro Saddle (limited to 500), both of which feature an embossed graphic designed by the Vans team. Only available in Vans flagship stores and selected BROOKS Dealers.
Vans Syndicate and Luke Meier release the second part of their Zero Lo project in the form of a micro site. Featured on the site is a short film directed by Kahlil Joseph which was inspired by the project. Also of note is the announcement that a navy colorway of the Zero Lo will be available exclusively at Supreme stores worldwide on Friday, November 26th, Black Friday.
Here is something interesting for the ladies. Vans collaborated with Santigold on a black high top leather sneaker with lots of perforation and gold chain decoration. These will be released Spring 2011.
Vans once again worked with Christian Hosoi. This time they present two colorways of the Bash Vulc mid top sneaker. It comes in a black and a blue leather colorway with a colorful lining. The sneakers are now in stock at Beams.
Rad Vans take an early look at the next collaboration between Vans and Japanese brand Deluxe on the Zapato del Barco for Spring 2011. The low top boat shoe inspired sneaker comes with different leather tones on the upper, orange in-sole and collaborative logo tag on the tongue.
Japanese brand Deluxe worked as part of their Fall/Winter 2010 Collection. The mid top sneaker comes with a black croc skin upper, white toe cap and red leather stripe on the heel. Also the sneaker features a collaborative logo tag on the tongue. Today Deluxe announced a release of the sneaker for November 13th.
Rad Vans scouted the second collaboration between Carhartt and Vans a while back, we can give you another look and some release information on the sneakers today. The pack of three Vans Authentics, each coming with a suede/ripstop nylon upper and they also come with an orange outer-sole, the signature color of the workwear brand. The pack will be released across Europe November 2010 at select Carhartt and Vans stores.
The Vans x Taka Hayashi Akat LX sneaker returns for Holiday 2010, after first having been released as part of last years collaboration with the artist and skater. The mid top sneaker releases this season in butter soft suede in overall 3 colorways, featuring thick stitching and other solid details on the upper. Proper has them in stock now.
The highly anticipated Vans Vault x Bodega “Real Tree” Chukka LX will finally release on Saturday, October 23, 2010 at 11am. Featuring soft nubuck leather, work boot laces and licensed “Real Tree” camouflage lining, the Bodega Chukka’s simple design works well for the season. But that’s not all. Bodega will also be releasing three other “Real Tree” accessories to coincide with the project – a Buck 50 utility knife, a Zippo lighter, and a beverage coozie, all of which will be sold individually. The sneakers are limited to 150 units.
In time for Halloween, Vans presents a collaboration with musician, film director, screenwriter and film producer Rob Zombie. The SK8-Hi comes in a suede/canvas version with an all-over comic design on the canvas parts and a Rob Zombie tag on the tongue. The sneaker is now available from Mischief.
It looks like WTAPS got once again together with Vans Syndicate for Fall/Winter 2010. In this new collaboration the two brands worked on the SK8-Mid and on the Authentic. While the SK8-Mid comes in two suede colorways with spider web design on the side-panels, the Authentic is being kept super clean with leather uppers. You can look out for a release some time in November 2010.
Vans presents a collaboration with the band Queen. They worked on the low top Authentic sneaker in a black denim version. The Queen logo appears on the tongue, while the complete lining is plastered with old Queen posters and the band gets a further mentioning on the laces.
In4mation is known for its hella stylish collabs with Vans in the past. This season they get down to business once again! Limited to only 300 pairs, they designed the new OTW Bedford. Similar to style like their halfcabs, the denim is paired with a simple gum sole. I hope I get lucky and snag a pair!
Beauty & Youth reestablishes their partnership with Vans this fall, for a four piece pack of satin Authentics. The plush sneakers will be available in burgundy, grey, navy and black – exclusively at Beauty & Youth doors in Japan.
Vans Vault kicks it up a notch and collaborates with Knoll to produce the Mountain Edition LX “Knoll”. They kept it tonal, only with a bright red Vans Vault logo tag on the tongue standing out. The sneaker will drop in overall 3 colorways.
UNDFTD debuts its collaboration with Vans on the Hernan Era LX. Overall the collaboration spans over 4 colorways of the sneaker, which will be available in both mens and kids sizes. The upper is made of suede, nylon and canvas, entirely tonal, including a tonal Undefeated strike logo embroidered on the tongue.
Don’t forget about them kids! Vans teams up with Yo Gabba Gabba! to create a Slip-On and SK8-Hi Deconstruct shoe. Each include eight different versions with each character represented on their own shoe as well as two versions of a Yo Gabba Gabba! group shoe. Talk about a kid shoe show down!
Vans has worked with Disney on another Mickey Mouse themed pack for Fall 2010. The pack consists of a SK8 Hi and a Slip-On. Come come in a red/black canvas colorway with Mickey Mouse featured on it, holding a guitar. Talk about a rockin’ mouse!
A preview of what is to come. Vans pulls in another seminal music act, hardcore band the Gorilla Biscuits for 2011. The pack consists of a Slip-On and SK8-Hi.
We’ve been waiting for this one to fall, and finally it is here! Filson collaborates with Vans on a SK8-Hi and matching rucksack in traditional Filson canvas and bridle leather. This could be one of the hottest collabos of the year!
Vans collaborates with Sophnet on the SK8-Hi as part of their Winter 2010 Collection. The classic high top sneaker comes in a sued and canvas version with an added side zipper
For Fall 2010 Vans Vault present a collaboration with saddle maker Brooks England. The Era comes with a Brooks premium leather upper in black, with a brown leather heel tab, matching leather laces and an embossed graphic on the tongue. This collabo is straight ill.
Could this be the next hot collab for the girls?! These are just a preview and hopefully they will be here by the holiday season. Married to the MOB gets busy with Vans and creates these fly Red Patent Leather Hi Tops.
The other day we dropped this hot collaboration showing it in black. Now today the brown version has hit us. Whoa. Vans and Luke Meier definitely let the luxury come through with this one.
Check these out- Vans Syndicate teams up again with Luke Meier, designer of Supreme NYC, to collaborate on the Zero Lo. The low top sneaker is a great summer shoe, comes with premium suede upper and toe cap, as well as a leather lining. We also love the classic branding on the insole. All in all we would call it a gentlemen’s skate shoe.
Vans has gotten together with German-based BMX innovators, WeThePeople and collaborated to create the Calar Mid. The BMX shoe is a slim midtop with improved features for on and off your bike. We are definitely looking forward to getting out hands on a pair and trying them out!
Vans teams up with Mainland Skate & Surf to reveal their next collaboration. This time around they worked on the brand new Alex Olson-designed Versa, adding a glossy leather toe, soft premium buck tongue, ballistic side panels and a 3M reflective heel. The shoe is droppin’ this week.
The Vans Fall 2010 Collection does it again! This time they’ve come out with another collaboration with the Sex Pistols. This time they present a classic Slip-On in black canvas with a patch embroidery on the front and further details on the lining and heel. The sneakers will be released June 17th.