June 29, 2009

Vans 2009 Fall Quilted Slip-On Pack

Adding to their already impressive lineup for Fall 2009, Vans unveils a new pack of their classic Slip-On model, featured in a quilted finish with tonal uppers and white midsoles. The pack consists of six different colors, including Black, Lemon Chrome, Fern Green, True Red, True Blue, and True White. Source; ... more

June 25, 2009

Vans Organic Authentic & Era

Vans drops a selection of Organic Classics from their Summer 2009 Collection, including two colorways in the timeless Authentic and a flashier colorway for the Era. All three are now available at select Vans retailers including District Footwear. more

June 24, 2009

Vans Vault 2009 Fall Zapato Del Barco New Releases

Vans Vault releases two new colorways in their instant classic, the Zapato Del Barco. Of course, the sneakers take their design cues from the timeless boat shoe silhouette with a vulcanized twist. Both new colorways, introduced for Fall 2009, are now available at select Vans Vault accounts including District Footwear. ... more

June 23, 2009

Crooks & Castles x Vans Moda Hi Sneakers

Vans hooks it up with a closer look into the upcoming collabo with Crooks & Castles. The kicks are part of the East vs. West Pack that will also feature the likes of Acapulco Gold. Each pack will feature a matching tee with the newly designed Moda Hi sneaker, a ... more

June 23, 2009

DQM / HUF / KICKS|HI x Vans “3 Feet High” Half-Cab Styling Shots

While we've seen a handful of looks into the upcoming Vans "3 Feet High" collection which releases this Saturday, June 27th, however KICKS/HI inject a little of their own island flavor and interpretation into the upcoming pack with these beautiful scene shots on the island of Oahu. All three models ... more

June 22, 2009

Vans 2009 Holiday Era “Checkerboard”

The holiday season is still many months away, however a preview into an upcoming "Checkerboard" Era is unveiled here. Never moving far from one of its quintessential classics, Vans incorporates the checkerboard pattern into one of its most popular models, the Era. Working alongside the checkerboard pattern is a suede ... more

June 19, 2009

Vans CA 46 & SK8-HI

Another Vans drop this month features the CA pack, a selection of tonal offerings revolving around the 46 and SK8-HI models. The uppers feature suede and canvas uppers as the foxing band includes a series of lines rather than the customary smooth finish. Available now in all black or all ... more

June 17, 2009

DQM / HUF / KICKS/HI x Vans “3 Feet High” Half-Cab Further Look

Releasing a little over a week from now, DQM offers us a further look into the multi-partner collaboration which features not only themselves but respected boutiques in California's HUF and Hawaii's KICKS/HI. The Half Cab is the model of choice this time as the inaugural 3 Feet High project revolved ... more

June 16, 2009

Vans Mid Skool ‘77

Having been introduced via a collaboration last summer with Classic Kicks, little has emanated out of the Mid Skool '77 model as the OG classic makes a return in some simple basics. The taller brother of the Old Skool, the shoe features many of the same traits and toebox characteristics. ... more

June 16, 2009

Vans 3 Feet High Half Cab Release Party in Hawaii

As one of the returning participants to the Vans 3 Feet High collection which features DQM and HUF, KICKS/HI are planning to blow things up with a special release party on Thursday, June 25th, 2009. The event taking place at the thirtyninehotel will feature music by the Nocturnal Sound Krew ... more