The Vans Califonia Hula Camo pack is now for sale. Made up of the Authentic CA and Chukka CA, using a vintage Hawaiian print on sturdy 10oz duck canvas. The Authentic incorporates the print throughout the upper, the Chukka also uses premium suede and veggie tanned leather, both have antiqued eyelets and an off-white sole. [...]
Vans has used the Sk8-Hi as the basis for experimentation on several occasions. One notable variation was the Native American that popped up sporadically in the early ’10s, whose Jazz Stripe-less deconstructed build is quite similar from what we’re seeing here today from the California collection. The Vans Califorina Sk8-Hi Binding features a suffix shared [...]
A staple piece in the Vans California but never really getting love from the other divisions of Vans we see the Mid Skool in some new Spring builds. The in between a SK8-Hi and Old Skool, the model is a perfect choice from the transition from Winter to warmer temps in the beginning months of [...]
More Spring builds are showing up in stores from the Vans California line. We see a pair of Old Skool Reissues arrive in a combination of heavy canvas and premium suede uppers on top of an off white sole. Available at Vans California shops now in both ginger and gray.
The Mid Skool ’77 is back from the Vans California lineup. As always the brand brings together premium materials featured on the two versions seen here. Full suede uppers with white leather stripes are the theme of the shoe. Embossed branding finish off the look, look for the brown or blue offerings now at shops [...]
A new year means new models. The 159 Vulc has been introduced from the Vans California lineup, a hybrid or the result of combining together parts of the 106 Vulc with the Era 59. The shoe takes bits and pieces of both shoes to create a more midcut build that works for the transition from [...]
This latest arrival from the Vans California Collection is a new mid Winteer shoe option in the form of a speckled tweed 159 Vulc. The unique tweed uppers sits on a white/ gum vulcanized sole with tan nubuck leather heel tabs and waxed laces through brass eyelets. A fit in for the Winter season you [...]
For 2013, Vans California‘s Floral Camo Pack presents a decidedly laid-back take on the traditional camouflage pattern. Inspired by the military print, floral leaves on Olive Night-shaded exteriors dress up the line’s Authentic CA and Chukka Boot CA silhouettes, while boot laces, metal eyelets and leather accents add outdoors-inspired touches throughout. Look for both footwear [...]
There is nothing like California in the Spring time, and nobody knows this better than Vans. Vans embodies everything that the golden state is. Sun, surf, skate, and of course girls. Now you know once Spring 2013 hits and the sun is shining your kicks better shine as bright as the sun. Well look no [...]
Vans California continues to be on top of its game as proven by releases like this new perforated 106 Vulc pack. Seen in a premium micro perforated leather across the entirety of the shoe, with the exception of the clean white vulcanized waffle sole below, the look is super clean in either a Pewter or cool Dress [...]
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 [...]
Action Bronson talks about his love affair with New Balance
From Sneaker Freaker, “A few months back we spent a day with Action Bronson while he was down here in Melbourne. We were hunting through the offcuts and noticed we didn’t include the dude talk about his favourite sneakers of all time. Bronsolini fans are well aware of his love for New Balances sneakers, and [...]
Macaframa is back with another video that will get your biking juices flowing. Filmed last fall in Brisbane, this is the first of a lot of online content coming out this year before the official Maca2 gets underway.
13th Witness x Nigel Sylvester – Mad Transit Audacity
13th Witness and Nigel Sylvester teamed up for not only video but photo session resulting in a new video titled “Mad Transit Audacity.” The film won’t drop until June 13 but here is a early look at just some of the sights we will see.
