Vans is celebrating the 20th birthday of its legendary Half Cab shoe throughout 2012 with the 20th Anniversary Collection. The series kicked off in January with a Full Cab that was manually chopped and duct taped into a Half Cab by Steve Caballero himself. This month’s edition comes in the form of an all suede [...]
As with most Vans Vault kicks the LX tag is added to the end of the shoe’s name. This addition of letters ensures that the build of the shoe is top notch featuring premium materials and construction. For the SK8-Hi we get a zipper added to the rear to pair with the tumbled leather and [...]
Another new triple collaboration has popped up into the picture and surprised us. Here we see the team from Vans working with Silas and London retailer Slam City Skates on a special version of the classic Era. A smooth look, suede replaces the usual spots of canvas around the foot and heel. The attention grabber [...]
Vans fans always look forward to any signs of the classic SK8-Hi to pop up. Here we see a new rendition of the hightop skate shoe done up in a new look. A Honey Mustard suede and Black canvas upper is accented with a hit of White leather. A simple take to the shoe that [...]
Showing off their latest collection of goodies with Vans we see DQM’s incarnation of the Harrington Lo the focus of this latest video. Check out the video and look for the kicks at DQM locations.
Another addition to the Era Pro family is this easy Black and Pewter suede makeup. The lowtop skate shoe is a favorite amongst many for style and riding duties. This simple take to the shoe adds more support and durability ensuring these will last longer then a standard issue pair of Eras. Finished off with [...]
Now this is a complete package. The folks at DQM and Vans have already teamed up for their special store, the General, in New York. And now we see a special pack focusing on the Harrington Lo Madero that is set to release this Friday April 27th. “A Vans Madero silhouette, the Harrington Lo will [...]
Straight from the vault, the Vans Era LX Suede Twill Canvas is available now. The suede toe and heel constructed sneaker is featured in two color schemes. Seal and Brown-painted twill canvas dresses one pair, while Navy and Red compliment the other. They are on sale now at Vans retailers like at the Nice Kicks [...]
Vans joins longtime skate, surf and sport purveyor 17th Street Surf Shop to mint a new shoe branded the “Stealth Low.” The pair is mocked up in charcoal grey suede with accents of black leather throughout. Elements of a blue hue trace their way to the rear heel midsole hit, Vans embroidery tag, off-colored eyelet [...]
Animal print is the latest craze in the sneaker world and for these Kenzo and Vans collaborative Era we see a revised take to a new print. The brand Kenzo is back thanks to efforts by Carol Lim and Humberto Leon of Opening Ceremony. Trying to keep the same direction and detail as the originator’s [...]
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 [...]
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.
Ronnie Fieg Discusses Kith’s East Coast Project
From Hypebeast, Ronnie Fieg is a native New Yorker, but calls Miami Beach his ‘second home’. As the creative force and founder behind Kith NYC, Fieg sought to combine his passion of sports, streetwear, and ultimately, two cities. Cue the “East Coast Project,” the latest endeavor from Kith that collaborates with select brands — Play [...]
