December 4, 2009

Deluxe x Vans Authentic

Following up on a nice rendition of the classic Chukka Boot, Japanese contemporary brand Deluxe go to work on an additional silhouette in its latest collaboration with Vans. This time an Authentic is used, featuring a medley of grey hues with blue lining and white accenting. The kicks look to ... more

November 7, 2009

R. Crumb x Vans Vault Authentic One Piece LX

One of America's best-known underground illustrators, R. Crumb is at the center of a collaboration capsule this season as a recent release involves a re-worked Authentic model. The Authentic One Piece LX features a blue upper with tonal imagery. A box featuring R. Crumb's artwork completes the package which is ... more

November 2, 2009

Vans Authentic “Neon” Collection

Vans drops some simple bangers with one of their most simple silhouettes, the Authentic. The "Neon" pack is marked by three solid-colored releases that come in either blue, yellow and orange with a small striped motif that lines the edge of the foxing band. Available now at select Vans dealers ... more

October 21, 2009

Taka Hayashi x Triple Crown of Surfing 2009 x Vans Authentic SF

As a title sponsor to the Triple Crown of Surfing, Vans release a commemorative Authentic SF. Done in the official colors of the event, the shoe features a black upper with a tonal wave-like pattern. Orange highlights are used sparingly with a blue outsole. Unlike the original more

October 4, 2009

Robert Crumb for Vans One Piece Authentic

Having already seen both the SK8-Hi and Slip-on release the other day, we get a look into a third silhouette from the Robert Crumb for Vans Collection. Utilizing the always popular Authentic model, the renown American comic book artist offers his own interpretation with a clean one piece design featuring ... more

August 7, 2009

Vans Vault 2010 Spring Authentic LX Preview

Here we present a preview of an upcoming release for the Vans Vault Spring 2010 campaign. The kicks, offered in both a violet and brown colorway, featuring premium leather construction with the durability and quality that has become synonymous with the Vault label. Both colorways are due out in February ... 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

May 15, 2009

Vans Vault Authentic LX Goatskin “Capri Breeze”

A look into some highlights from Vans Vault for this month features the Authentic LX Goatskin. The brilliant "Capri Breeze" upper in blue features a combination of patent leather on the toebox and tonal blue suede. Thin round laces are another lesser seen addition to the shoes. Available at District. more

May 9, 2009

Taka Hayashi x Vans “Triple Crown of Surfing”

One of Vans' most active collaborators, Taka Hayashi's work on an upcoming Authentic low for the Triple Crown of Surfing is previewed here. The sneaker features a fully black upper with tonal prints. A small bit of color makes its way into the design via the top eyelet and Vans ... more

April 9, 2009

Vans Vault Uniphant Pack

Emerging out of Vans Vault's 2009 spring/summer collection is a fun release seen here. Well contrasted color schemes are further cemented in terms of a liberal take on design as the shoes incorporate a a unicycle riding elephant on the print of the shoe. Two different colors are available with ... more