Vans 50th – MTV Era Pro Limited “1990” (Coming Soon to @silostore) #silostore

Jul 14 16 under 50th, Collaborations, Pro | Comments Off

This month’s 50th Anniversary Pro Limited release is this MTV Era Pro you see here. This is a retro of the same shoe that released back in 1990, featuring an all black canvas design, with black toe bumper, and custom printed vulcanized sidewalls. The main feature however, is the MTV logo checkerboard pattern on the heel panel which gives the shoe it’s instant appeal. These are set to release soon at a very few select Vans accounts, mostly those that carried Syndicate, but some shops have released their pairs early so keep an eye out, and Silo has a few good pics that they took for us all to see.

more pics after the jump

Red Bull Presents: The Ripple Effect S1 Ep2 | Vans (Video!)

Jul 13 16 under 50th, Heritage, History, Interviews, Videos | Comments Off

Red Bull has this really cool video series called The Ripple Effect, where they feature different brands in the action sports world, and for episode 2 of their inaugural season, they featured our beloved Vans. This is hands down one of the most thoroughly entertaining and knowledgeable videos about Vans’ history, their identity, and their vision. Sit back and enjoy this 23 minute video, featuring some familiar friendly faces!

Vans – U.S. Open of Surf 2016 Collection

Jun 21 16 under 50th, Contests, Events, Heritage, History, Surf | Comments Off

Words via Strictly Waffles

“Just ahead of next month’s event in Huntington Beach, CA, Vans has released the annual US Open of Surfing collection. Consisting of 5 men’s styles, the collection features one Slip On, two Authentics, an Old Skool, and Sk8 Hi.

Three models in the collection feature a photographically printed sunset and palm tree graphic. The Sk8 Hi opts for black canvas vamp and heel counters while the printed canvas drapes the entire upper of the Slip On and Authentic.

The other two pairs in this set make use of the classic checkerboard pattern which the brand is so well known for. Both heel counters of the Authentic and the Old Skool are wrapped in the black and white check canvas while the vamps are dressed in red suede for the Authentic and blue on the Old Skool. Additionally, the US Open of Surfing logo is printed along both sides of the Authentic’s midsole.

The Vans US Open of Surfing 2016 Footwear Collection is available now from Vans.com. If you are in Huntington Beach and would rather pick them up in person, head to the event from July 23 – 31st. ”

Vans 50th Anniversary ’77 Sk8-Hi Pro Reissue LIMITED RELEASE “Cinnamon” (Video Review by @samcolt12) #goodshoez #samcolt12

May 5 16 under 50th, Heritage, History, Pro, Reviews, Videos | Comments Off

Vans Pro – 50th Anniversary LIMITED Sk8-Hi Reissue Pro ’77 “Cinnamon” (4.23.16 via Silo)

Apr 21 16 under 50th, Heritage, History, Pro | Comments Off

This month’s 50th Anniversary LIMITED release, is another retro model, this time paying tribute to the very first Sk8-Hi colorway, CINNAMON. You probably won’t hear that from too many sources, but we’re not just any old source, are we? The Sk8-Hi Reissue Pro comes in the common suede/canvas construction, and features the same Pro benefits that we’re all familiar with by now. I even overheard a young girl arguing with her father in my local Vans store, about them not having her size in the Checkerboard Classic Slip-On Pro, and her dad was trying to offer up the GR one across the shelf, and she was adamant about having the Pro model. I love it! Anyways, these have the same allocation as Syndicates, so same limited availability, and distribution. Look for them to release at Silo, as well as your local spot this weekend, the 23rd!

Thanks to Silo for the drop info and pics!