Vans Vault x WTAPS's New Collection Goes Premium and Brings Back the Beloved Crossbones Motif

Vans Vault and WTAPS are looking to celebrate some important milestones. While the popular footwear label is already on its 50th anniversary, the highly-respected Japanese label is fast approaching its 20th year. To continue the duo’s collaborative efforts, we now see them coming together again for a series of footwear and apparel releases. For sneakers, we get some anaconda skin-effect low models and the highly-recognizable OG Sk8-Hi LX, OG Chukka Boot LX and OG Authentic LX kicks in the familiar crossbones motif — the pattern is straight from the archives, which we’ve already seen in previous releases. They’re quite popular for those familiar with the collab, so expect them to go in a blink of an eye.

Furthermore, the drop will include a military outerwear piece also adorned with the crossbones pattern. It’s printed with the text, “Vans #1 Waffle Lovers Club” at the back as a respectful nod to the duo’s collaboration. Expect the snake-effect models to release on August 27. As for the crossbone-designed sneakers and jacket, watch out for their drop on September 10 at select Vans Vault x WTAPS retailers.