Erwin’s Current Vans Room

 
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Erwin is the originator of the Vans sneaker room.  When he first joined our forum and shared photos of what he had safely locked inside of his house, we were stunned.  It’s something that takes a long time to build, and many more have replicated what he has done, and in their own tasteful way, but I just had to pay homage to our friend.  Erwin has been thinning the herd, selling off some less favored pairs, but he plans to keep most of the gems.  As you can tell, he has a thing for the Sk8-Hi.  When we were all buying Chukkas and Half Cabs, Erwin was picking up all of the rarest and coolest Sk8-Hi’s.  What blows my mind is that he managed to do this all while residing in the Netherlands.  That’s some serious dedication!  Thanks for being a part of our core community, and helping educate the new Vans collectors.  Salute!

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Vans California x Size? – Old Skool CA (Winter 2015)

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Words via Hypebeast:

“Footwear retailer size? teams up with Vans for yet another collaborative take on the Old Skool CA pack to cap off a stellar year. A selection of tonal colorways adorn the silhouette’s premium suede uppers, with the two parties opting to go for a combination of earthy tones and a slightly more vibrant colorway to round off the pack. Additional details include golden metallic eyelets, tonal rope lacing, and a contrasting black waffle sole.”

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Vans California x Size? – “Clay” Old Skool CA (10.2.15)

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Words via Hypebeast:

“Vans has partnered up with British retailer size? to give a new spin on the the classic Old Skool CA sneaker. Taking cues from nature, size? incorporated the natural formation of clay and stone to conjure up a muted gray and tan color palette. Finishing off with a smooth suede texture, the sneaker is given a hint of sophistication without losing its signature laid-back feel. The pack is slated to be released October 2 on the size? website and in store.”

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Vans California – Sk8-Mid Moc (Holiday 2015)

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For the Holiday 2015 season, Vans brings to us this premium Sk8-Mid in a fresh new moccasin theme.  Vans went for the smoother deconstructed look, using minimal pieces of material for the uppers, replacing panels with stitches, that show off the Sk8-Mid’s familiar look.  Vans opted for a solid leather ankle wrap instead of the more commonly used fringe style that we’re used to seeing on most moc styles which was the right call in my opinion.  Although the information that is out now doesn’t say these are California’s, it sure does look like they are, judging by the heel tabs, materials, and overall premium look.  What are your thoughts on these?  They should be out soon.  Keep your eyes peeled.

pics via Hypebeast

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Vans California – Islands Chukka Boot CA, Authentic CA, and Classic Slip-On CA (Available Now!)

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Words via Vans:
“A premium stonewashed canvas color blend upper showcases a one-color, distressed screen print calling out terms that evoke sweet Hawaiian island dreams. Placed in the nooks and crannies of the off-white, bone colored upper and its chant-like red script, braided cotton laces and digital print cork board metal eyelets give the shoe paradisiacal flair. Pigskin Vans labels and tonal bindings complete this pack and its soft, playful color scheme.”
These are being offered in a Chukka Boot CA, Authentic CA, and a Classic Slip-On CA.
Each pair is available now on the Vans webstore.  Support UTP and click on the pics above and after the jump to purchase!
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Vans California – Buttersoft Sk8-Hi Reissue CA (Available Now!)

Words via Vans:

“”Buttersoft”” says it all for this Sk8-Hi Reissue CA of the Vans California Collection this spring. Sporting the ultimate tones for the season, this super soft, supple premium full grain nubuck leather in pastel shades of blue, pink, and yellow trickles into sight like a bird’s chirp into ears. Perfectly paired with a synthetic leather lining, a white sidestripe, and white, flat, waxed cotton laces, it is a combination of color and high-end materializations that pops and flourishes.”

Click on the pic above to purchase from the Vans webstore!

Vans California – Vansguard Pack Sk8-Hi Reissue CA, Old Skool Reissue CA, & Era CA (Available Now!)

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Vans California has been steadily bringing the heat, and a lot of you have still been looking for this white Vansguard Pack.  Most shops that get them sell out pretty quickly, but Vans has them fully stocked on their site.  Just click on the picture above, or after the jump to be directed to the store.  Thanks for supporting UTP!

info via Vans:

“Vansguard equals weather protection. High-grade cow suede overlays and 10 oz. duck canvas in the upper brace the feet for those spring days that aren’t quite ready for summer yet with a robust DWR treatment against the elements. Cotton and polyester blended woven laces further fend off showers, while all-around shades of white to off-white defy the idea that weatherproof has to mean dark. A special Vansguard Vans label and a synthetic leather lining complete the perfectly seasonal Vans Sk8-Hi Reissue CA package of the Vans California Collection.”

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Vans California – Sk8-Mid CA “Napa Leather” White (Spring 2014)

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Vans California consistently drops the cleanest pairs of Vans, and case in point are these Sk8-Mid CA’s, constructed in a premium white napa leather, with a brown suede heel panel which adds a nice contrast to the otherwise pure white shoe.  There’s also brown suede on the lining, as well as on the tongue logo.  They finish off these nicely with a set of round waxed laces, while sitting on top of a smoothed out vulcanized sole.  These are not a Size? UK exclusive, as others may have mentioned, and should be available at all Vans CA dealers, and are even online now at Barney’s New York.

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Vans California – Floral Camo Pack (Spring 2014)

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The Vans California group has once again created a nice release for us here, with this new take on a seemingly tired trend…floral prints!  Brands have even gone so far as to call these prints “camo”, while actually just being good ol’ fashioned floral prints.  What makes these different, are that the prints are hand-drawn, instead of your typical repeating layers of individual graphics.  It’s refreshing to say the least.  The Old Skool CA features a combination of suede and printed canvas, while the Authentic CA receives an all-over wrapping of the printed canvas.  Both feature white round laces, and pure white vulcanized soles.  Check for these at your local CA dealer!

info via Hypebeast

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Vans California – Overwashed Pack (2014)

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Here’s something you don’t see every day.  Well…I mean in a brand new shoe.  The Overwashed pack from the Vans California line, gives the appearance of an extremely broken in pair of Vans, but without the funk and worn out sole.  Here’s what Vans has to say about it: “Don’t we all want our Vans to look as if Tony Alva had worn them since the ’70s? With this Sk8-Hi Reissue CA we experimented with speeding up the process of disintegration that makes a pair of Vans truly one’s own. Newly assembled 10 oz. canvas Authentic and Slip-On silhouettes have undergone enzyme wash, stonewash, dip-dye, and oil treatments to please those who favor their favorites beat-up and used. The iconic look of the Vans Sk8-Hi in bled out blacks and blues make this shoe a true ambassador of our brand heritage. Deploying every trick in the book, the resulting over-washed appearance flaunts just the right amount of mimicked abuse.”  A few colorways are available now on the Vans webstore by clicking on the pic above!  See the rest of the models after the jump.

info via FreshNGood

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