Vans Vault Reunites With Taka Hayashi on Horween Leather Capsule Collection

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Continuing its lengthy relationship with Taka Hayashi, Vans Vault recently teamed up once again with the Japanese creative, Taka Hayashi, on a luxe footwear capsule collection. Giving the OG Sk8-Mid LX and Old Skool LX models a luxurious makeover, the capsule focusses on quality materials and clean design. Utilizing premium leather sourced from legendary rawhide purveyor Horween Leather Company, which offers a supple quality not commonly found in footwear.

The Vans Vault x Taka Hayashi Sk8-Mid LX features a two-toned black and tan leather upper accented by heavy duty eye stays and Hayashi’s signature logo on the tongue. While the Old Skool LX found in the capsule features a simple black upper contrasted by a beige Vans stripe and white sole foxing.

No official release notes just yet, but stay tuned for more information regarding the drop of the Vans Vault x Taka Hayashi capsule collection. Also, Japanese retailer BILLY’S recently unveiled an exclusive luxurious velvet Vans Chukka collection.

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