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Vans Vault 2012 Spring Cuerpo LX

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Recreating its Cuerpo LX silhouette for an upcoming Spring 2012 release, Vans Vault debuts its latest iteration mocked up in a premium pebbled black leather upper. Furnishing a heightened level of detail fitting of a Vans Vault release, the pair is set atop a muted green outsole...
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Vans Classics 2012 Spring/Summer “Two Tone” Pack

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Set to join the brand new Neoprene Eras later this spring is yet another pack from Vans. Featuring the Half Cab, Era and 106 Vulcanized, the "Two Tone" pack utilizes a combination of black suede and navy canvas for the uppers, each atop a classic white vulcanized sole coupled...
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Vans 2012 Spring Neoprene Era Pack

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Vans has really upped the ante with this pack by using neoprene, the same fabric used to make wetsuits, in order to enhance the mobility and feel of this silhouette. Available now in gray, black and blue, the accent colors on the interior as well as the signature bottoms make...
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Subcrew x Vans OTW Alomar Preview

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Vans and Hong Kong streetwear brand Subcrew have been readying their collaboration for what seems like months now. Finally, we've got a preview image in the form of the OTW Alomar that showcases both brands' design sensibilities. The bold, red color is accented nicely with...
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Bread & Butter: Vans 2012 Fall/Winter Collection Preview

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On display at the recent Bread & Butter trade show in Berlin, Vans recently presented a comprehensive glimpse into its forthcoming Fall/Winter 2012 collection. Notable amidst the range of Authentic, Era and Sk8-Hi silhouettes, an amalgam of Hawaiian floral prints and understated...
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Offthewall.tv: Vans Waffle Cup Soles

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The longstanding debate among skate shoes has always been vulcanized or cupsole? Vans appears to have solved the problem with the development of a hybrid vulcanized cup sole which brings the board feel of a vulcanized sneaker with the durability and comfort of a cupsole. Check...
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Vans OTW 2012 Spring Native American Pack

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Dropping this spring is a trio of updated silhouettes from Vans OTW via the Spring 2012 "Native American Pack." Featuring the Bedford, Ludlow and Alomar, the pack combines heavy washed canvas and premium leather upper construction. Notable also is the choice detailing with each...
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Vans California 2012 Spring Era Decon Pro Pack

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Taking on a more mature appeal, the Vans California 2012 Spring Era Decon Pro Pack adopts leather and suede construction across its two-tone, brown and navy upper. Other color options come via brown and grey panelling, each mocked up in leather. Contrasting white or black laces...
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Vans California 2012 Spring Wool Pack

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The Vans California 2012 spring Wool Pack boasts two stylish offerings in the form of the Chukka Del Barco Decon and 106 Moc. Respectively dressed in a smooth grey suede and brown leather, each shoe is crafted with the precision and detail we've come to expect from Vans. The...
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Supreme x Vans Half Cab 20th Anniversary

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Entering 2012, Vans celebrates the 20th anniversary of one of its most iconic footwear silhouettes: the Vans Half Cab. A fitting year for its anniversary, the Steve Caballero signature model kicks off the Year of the Dragon with a forthcoming Vans x Supreme iteration - the...
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Lupe Fiasco: Off The Wall in Berlin

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Lupe Fiasco's affection for sneakers has been well documented ever since he first entered the music scene with his Grammy-nominated first single "Kick, Push" in 2005. Being named a Vans OTW advocate, his involvement with footwear has now reached the next level as the Chicago...
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Vans California 2012 Spring Native American CA

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Available in either dark brown or grey, the Vans California 2012 Spring Native American CA is a high-top with major aspirations. Mixing suede on the upper with nubuck leather on the toe, each installment comes with black metal bodkins, waxed laces and traditional tubular...
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Vans OTW Berlin Launch Recap

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January 18 saw Vans launch its spring OTW line during Fashion Week in Berlin as part of a three-day pop-up, House of Vans, that featured live performances by the Patta Sound System, Yasiin Bey (formerly Mos Def) and new OTW advocate, Lupe Fiasco. Nearly a thousand people braved...
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Thrasher: King of the Road Episode 13 featuring Lakai (End of the Line)

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With the Thrasher: King of the Road tour wrapping up in Los Angeles, episode 13 sees Lakai take home the trophy over the Vans, Nike SB and Dekline teams. This latest video sees everything from the skating of the Scientology Center to the high jump competition and remnants of the...
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Vans Vault TH Sierra Trek Lo LX

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Joining the Sierra Trek Hi LX for 2012 is a low-top version of the kicks from Vans Vault. Created by designer Taka Hayashi, the Sierra Trek Lo LX retains the crepe sole, rope laces, black eyelets and leather heel panel of its brethren, this time with a predominately suede upper....
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