Still looking for that pop in your wardrobe for the Summer? Well look no further then the new run of Era’s from Van. This look keeps it true to the original form with a canvas upper on vulcanized outsole. The charcoal upper is one seen before but the addition of Neon Yellow accenting and sole [...]
Contemporary Japanese brand Deluxe once again collaborate with Vans for another collaborative sneaker. This time around the partnership have turned their hands to the classic Era style to commemorate the 10th anniversary of Deluxe. With an upper crafted from rough-brushed suede to give a fuzzy look and feel, fitting perfectly with the vintage look of the [...]
Leading the charge for the timeless Vans silhouette is this all new grey-based look over a traditional canvas upper and vulcanized sole build. Charcoal grey brings to life a classic vibe over the canvas upper, finished off with white over the vulcanized rubber sole sitting below. These timeless Vans’ classics are now available for purchase [...]
If there was ever a perfect Spring shoe, this might be the one. The Authentic from Vans in three spring-ready colors with leather laces atop a white vulcanized sole. Simple, easy on the eyes, an wallet they are now available at shops including the General.
Already infamous for some of the best miniramp skating that Europe has to offer, great music and good times, not to mention the stunning beachside setting, this years Off The Wall Spring Classic promised to be epic. With the cities of Milan, Genoa and Nice all nearby, skaters, press and visitors flew in from all [...]
Celebrating the Year of the Snake, Vans has hooked a four piece collection of premium built editions of the Old Skool. The kicks are set in suede with snakeskin textured leather detailing. Find the kicks at shops that include Starcow in Paris now.
For those looking for a little extra durability and longevity in their Vans shoes only have to look for the Pro tag added to the shoe. This version of the Era Pro is made up of upgraded canvas and suede in mostly burgundy. A stylish look other details that were added are metal eyelets, black [...]
Vans Summer apparel is arriving at dealers and looking to keep you as fresh as their shoes are. The latest release includes a variety of short sleeve button up shirts, t-shirts and tank tops, chino pants, and a back pack from the Vans California division. Just a small bit of the collection, look for these [...]
DQM will be releasing its Spring 2013 footwear collection in collaboration with Vans on Friday, April 19th. Made exclusively for DQM, the collection of two shoes, a Vans Authentic and a Sk8-Hi, use the famous “I Love New York” graphic. Designed by Milton Glaser in 1977, the iconic pop-style graphic stands as a postmodern signature [...]
Like most people getting ready for the Summer so has the trend for sneakers to be lightened up and stripped down for the warmer weather. Here we see the Half Cab’s new makeup being featured, the Cab Lite. Featuring a new lightweight Pro-Vulc construction on the upper with new Ultracush cushioning. The streamlined shoe is [...]
Interview with RDQLUS, creator of Connoshoer
At this year’s MAGIC trade show in Las Vegas I had the privilege to finally meet and talk to Steve Gordon also known as “RDQLUS”. I have followed RDQLUS’ work with the famed OSD cast and his own top of the line brand. I was delighted to hear that one of his biggest projects [...]
Interview: Reebok Designer Jeremy Sallee
This last week, we spent some time in Las Vegas for the MAGIC/Project Trade Show. One of the highlights was the media event held by Reebok Classics that brought out some of the creative influencers that are helping bring the brand back to its previous glory from the Nineties, which include Swizz Beatz, Dominique Wilkins, [...]
Behind the Kicks: Ms. Solemate
This week I had the pleasure to chat it up with Ms. Solemate. Hailing from the fresh windy city of the Chi, Ms. Solemate has been in the sneaker community for quite some time. A very genuine and articulate female that lives and breathes this culture. She has an extensive collection of fresh kicks and [...]
Nike Launches the “Air Max Hunt” in San Francisco and New York
Nike gears up for Summer with a campaign involving some reinterpreted Engineered Mesh Air Max styles as part of its limited-edition Sunset pack. To add to the excitement and set fans on a literal run for their dollars, Nike will be introducing them as part of an event, no doubt inspired by the success of their previous [...]
Watch as Chaz Ortiz, Dave Willis and Brandon Westgate visit the world famous Yankee Stadium in epic fashion.
Following from the unveil of his single “New Slaves” and a performance on season ending Saturday Night Live, along with the sighting of all red Yeezy 2′s, Kanye West now shares the official artwork for his forthcoming album entitled Yeezus. Look for more information on this as it approaches it’s release on June 18.
