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Vans 2011 Holiday Chukka Pro
November 15, 2011
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Available in military green and black, the Vans 2011 Holiday Chukka Pro is a smooth criminal for the upcoming chilly weather. The winterized version is a mixture of suede uppers and finished off with some nice wool and leather accents. If other Chukka Pro prices reign true,...
Vans Vault Authentic & Mid Skool ’77 Frost Grey Pack
November 9, 2011
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The most recent addition to the Vans Vault collection is this Authentic & Mid Skool '77 Pack. A frost grey/vapor blue colorway adorns both pairs of archetypal Vans styles while also incorporating a modern 3M reflective upper. Featuring clean and simple designs blended with...
Vans 2011 Holiday Type II
November 9, 2011
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Vans's Holiday 2011 collection welcomes the addition of three new colorways of its Type II model. Optioned in black, sage or red, each variation features part suede and part canvas on the upper with minimal Vans branding. You can purchase the tonal offerings through Premier for...
Vans 2011 Holiday TNT 5
November 7, 2011
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Vans drops a couple of new holiday colorways in Tony Trujillo's fifth signature design with the TNT 5. Both an orange and navy option are seen above, each constructed from a heavy-duty canvas that looks stylish yet holds up well on the board. Suede paneling on the toe and heel,...
Vans California Era 59 CA Wool Pack
November 7, 2011
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From the DQM for Vans capsule comes a new addition to the California collection's holiday release, the Era 59 Wool Pack. This shoe takes the classic Vans style and ups the ante by adding a clean woolen upper in both grey and navy, giving the shoe not only a stylish look, but one...
Vans 2011 Holiday Half Cab Pro
November 6, 2011
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A trio of new colorways in Vans's Half Cab Pro arrive this season. Featuring a series of classic suede/leather finishes, each of these models makes good use of the almighty Half Cab canvas with a clean effort that continues the sneaker's legacy proudly. Look for all three...
Vans Vault Chukka Bardenas LX Suede Pack
November 4, 2011
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Yesterday we got a look at the über-stylish Vans Vault Chukka Bardenas LX in leather. Now comes the equally impressive suede pack. Available in both gray with turquoise laces and black with tan laces, the Chukka Bardenas LX's are classy while still maintaining a sense of the...
Vans DQM 2011 First Footwear Pack
November 4, 2011
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The Vans DQM General advances its inaugural footwear collection that is slated to release exclusively through the co-branded brick & mortar store. The initial pack showcases updated colorways of three timeless Vans silhouettes: the Chukka Decon, Midskool and Era. The seasonally...
Vans Co-Founder James Van Doren Passes Away at 72
November 4, 2011
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James Van Doren, who co-founded Vans in 1966 with the help of his brother Paul, passed away early last month at the age of 72. When the Van Doren brothers' first samples released in the mid '60s at their shop in Anaheim, the duo was dedicated to crafting a quality “bespoke”...
Vans Vault Chukka Bardenas LX
November 3, 2011
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Minimalism has always been a notable characteristic of Vans, and is exemplified by the Chukka Bardenas LX from the brand's Vault collection. The model trades out its normally suede upper for a more premium leather dressing, making it both a luxurious yet versatile shoe....
Vans Vault Sk8-Hi Boat LX
November 3, 2011
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Those summertime boat rides may be all but a memory at this point, but that doesn't mean that a quality boat shoe isn't still necessary. Vans Vault presents a pair of its crafty Sk8-Hi Boat LX, available in a burgundy colorway as well as a black variation. The uppers feature a...
Vans 2011 Holiday Arcata
November 2, 2011
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Introduced this fall as a variant of the top mid Versa , the Vans 2011 Holiday Arcata has a basic look and elegance, but is full of technical features designed for performance. This includes the sole one-piece "Engineered Cupsole," the new slab "Impact PU Footbed" for greater...
8FIVE2SHOP x Vans “HOLLIEDAY” DVD Trailer
November 1, 2011
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Founded in 1999, Hong Kong's 8FIVE2 has since been committed to providing its consumer with an authentic destination of all things street and skate. Having distinguished themselves and cemented a lasting impression within urban culture, they have recently linked with Vans in...
Vans 2011 Holiday Bag Collection
October 27, 2011
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As The Vans DQM General begins to stockpile its inventory for the Holiday 2011 season, its latest delivery comes via a Vans 2011 Holiday Bag collection. Three new styles are introduced – the Joel Tudor duffel, the Fortnight back pack, and the Old Skool II back pack. Notable...
Knoll x Vans Vault 2011 Holiday Buffalo Boot LX
October 24, 2011
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Among the new releases to the Vans Vault collection is a Knoll version of the Buffalo Boot LX for Holiday 2011. Knoll, an American company that specializes in textiles, has contributed a soft, but ultra-strong suede upper to go along with waxed laces and a tubular off-white...
