The Slip-On’s newest look comes straight from the minds of the Vans California division. Always standing out from the regular version of the shoe we see a unique camo print featured on the canvas upper. Along with special espadrille materal around the midsole you can find this Slip-On now at Vans CA shops like at [...]
In the same casual vein as the Vans Stage 4, the Vans California Mesa Moc offers a laid back shoe for the summer. Both the Sudan brown and resin makeups are comprised of a tonal suede chukka-style upper with matching rounded shoe laces and white stitching on the toe box. A contrasting white sole brightens [...]
The Vans California 106 Vulc has been a big part of Vans’ summer lineup in the past. Today, this low top silhouette returns in pair of colorways that are simple yet luxurious. Both pairs feature suede constructions, as well as leather tongues, metal lace eyelets, and vulcanized soles. They come in a choice of Charcoal [...]
The Vans California team has been pumping out some great releases this year, and they’re keeping it going with their Spring/Summer lineup. Seen here is the Era Decon CA, a slimmed down, half nubuck, half full-grain leather makeup of the classic we all know and love. This season, it’s back in 3 new colorways: Boulder/Melbourne, [...]
Now available from Vans California is the perfect Authentic for the transition into Summer. This classic low-top silhouette is draped in a brushed twill upper and comes complete with a vulcanized waffle outsole and leather laces. Grab your size today at Vans retailers such as Nice Kicks.
More from Vans California shows up in the form of the Authentic for the Summer. Done up in brushed twill we see both the usage of Flint Stone and Arabian Spice with White soles added. Metal eyelets and leather laces added were added to the shoes. Find them now at dealers like the General.
New from the Vans California collection is this Authentic “Stained” pack. This time the Authentic is featured with a stained canvas upper with waxed cotton laces and leather branding. Done up in the option of a Light Blue or Olive base, look for these at Vans CA dealers now including at the General.
From the Vans California Summer Collection we present a fresh Era in a ‘Washed Paisley’ colorway. Shown here in a Chocolate Brown, the sneaker features a rather subtle all over print, which is special, yet easy to wear. Coupled with pre-yellowed soles and you have a unique take to the skate shoe. You can find [...]
New from the California Collection is the Authentic Lite in a Black waxed canvas build. Waxed canvas is known for its durable, weather resistant qualities, so with Spring’s unpredictability upon us, this style is a must have. Available now at Vans CA dealers like at DQM.
Vans classic plimsolls always look good in canvas come springtime, but dip them in pastels and you’ve got a look that’ll stay with you even though “Easter’s already passed.” This new ‘Brushed Twill’ pack of Vans Authentics comes from the California collection, which means superior construction and laid back Cali style, both of which are readily apparent on [...]
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.
