Here’s another banger from Vans California, dubbed the Embossed Check Old Skool Reissue CA.  Look familiar?  That might be because it looks like the younger sibling to the Syndicate Authentic 69 Pro “S” that came out last year, and that’s a dope thing!  Featuring Scotchgard treated pigskin suede uppers, done up in tonal red or blue with an embossed checkerboard pattern for that awesome subtle detail, noticeable when up close.  They sit on an all-white sole, with gum waffle treads, and feature the signature Vans CA Ortholite insoles.  Cop now from the Vans webstore by clicking on the pic above or below!

This has got to be one of the nicest Old Skools to come out in awhile, and it’s no surprise that it comes to us from the California collection.  I swear the colorways and materials that they have been choosing are on par with the top-tier Vault line!  Whoever is responsible for knocking these heaters out season after season, deserves some proper recognition.  Cheers to you!  For this particular release, they went with a tonal black or tan colorway, and to get a better idea of the design, here’s what Vans has to say:  “Made to bear the brunt of unruly weather, premium waxed twill uppers are treated to resist the elements, further enhancing the rich texture of quality materials. As the California Collection demonstrates season after season, convincing design comes in unobtrusive detail, and purposefully placed components such as a cheetah print lining, tortoise shell eyelets, a syped bottom plate and premium woven laces prove the point”.  These are now available for purchase on the Vans webstore.  Support Under The Palms and click on the pic above to purchase either colorway!

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Words via Vans:

“This minimalist, three-eyelet Chukka Boot lives and breathes the deconstructed design concept. Tonal round and waxed laces blend in with rich suede uppers in Bitter Chocolate, Glazed Ginger, and Mallard Blue for a sleek and unassuming look in a classic Vans high-top silhouette. The colors of the uppers are derived from Southwestern Native American rugs and their traditional patterns run along the heel into a pull loop to lend poise and personality to a shoe that has become a staple of sophistication and eclectic tastes.”  Available for purchase by clicking on the pic above, or after the jump.  Support OTWS!

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Words via Vans:

“The artisan workmanship of ancient Inca cultures offers fertile grounds for design exploration in the modern age. With patterns and colors inspired by pre-Columbian Inca shawls harnessed in the venerable Sk8-Hi silhouette, this Reissue CA version emphasizes the traditional material’s intricacy and complexity by contrasting warm fall tones with a full grain leather color pop sidestripe undulating across the side panels. In Bronze Brown and Olive Night, suede overlays on vamp, eyestay, and heel combined with a canvas lining, suede lining on the tongue, and tonal laces ground this high-top in the earthy cohesion of color and form conceived long before it was called “design”.”  Purchase the shoes now by clicking on the pic above and below.  Support OTWS!

Centuries ago, the women of Mali’s Bamana culture began to relay the breadth and depth of their heritage into art and fabric. To this day, Bògòlanfini, or “mudcloth”, speaks of Africa through the broad strokes of its graphics and rich textures that have influenced contemporary lifestyles everywhere, whether in their bustling cities or walking down their runways. Within the framework of the beloved Chukka Boot silhouette, warm earth tones alternate in contrasting zigzag and blocked stripe patterns to ground modern appeal in the traditions of authentic history. Black suede overlays, tongue and vamp combined with black rope laces, copper antique finish eyelets and an unobtrusive black collar hangflag come together in a classic Vans shoe that is known for innovative design.  Available now by clicking on the pic above!  Support OTWS!

Vans’ history and its life-long bond with the skate and surf culture began in 1966 in Southern California and the rolling out of a single pair of shoes: the Authentic. Generations since have embraced this simple beacon of the Vans heritage for its unbiased effectiveness, recognizable design, and versatility. As a member of the California Collection, the Authentic picks from a vast material trove and inventive color and pattern palette, and this year looks back a few centuries, when the women of Mali’s Bamana culture began to relay the breadth and depth of their heritage into art and fabric. To this day, Bògòlanfini, or “mudcloth”, speaks of Africa through the broad strokes of its graphics and rich textures that have influenced contemporary lifestyles everywhere, whether in their bustling cities or walking down their runways. Warm earth tones alternate in contrasting zigzag and blocked stripe patterns to ground modern appeal in the traditions of authentic history. Waxed laces, copper antique finish eyelets, and pigskin hang flags accentuate this Authentic CA silhouette. Available now by clicking on the pic above.  Support OTWS!

The classic Old Skool silhouette, one of Vans’ first reinforced skate shoes, invites versatile design finesse thanks to an exact and calibrated construction. This season’s California Collection interpretation of the time-honored silhouette in a Henna/Camo colorway features stonewashed camo textile on quarter underlays and tongue inspired by vintage hunting bags. A worn appearance coupled with premium vegetable tan leather overlays, a gum rubber foxing stripe, vintage hiking laces, the characteristic embossed suede emblem, and a visa terry lining breathe heritage design through every fiber. As the final link, a dark brown suede sidestripe ties a tried and true Vans style to a contemporary design aesthetic. Purchase now by clicking on the photo above, and support OTWS!

Words via Hypebeast:

“Vans California adds to its 2013 holiday collection offerings by bringing back the Chukka Boot CA in a classy mix of denim and leather. Combining two different textures of chocolate-brown leather — smooth pebbled on the front and heel and weathered on the sides — the boot is finished with indigo blue denim running along the lace closure, collar and tip of the tongue. Helping to unite the denim-on-leather look are the thick yellow boot-style laces while the plain white rubber outsole with textured foxing helps to balance out this recognizable Vans release. The chukkas are kept cold weather-ready thanks to the special inner linings and gusseted tongue.”

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Words via Hypebeast:

“The American heritage-inspired line that is Vans California continues its 2013 fall offerings with the release of the Mid Skool 77 CA Pebble Leather Pack. This two-part collection is a nod to the vintage hiking boot aesthetic as it features a premium full-grain leather exterior as well as a canvas and synthetic suede lining. Color contrasting appears on its heel and matching sidestripe, while its white vulcanized sole features a brown foxing stripe. Additional details include hiking laces, anodized eyelets, and a trek reverse waffle outsole. The Pebble Leather Pack is available in two colorways – Dark Shadow and Henna – through the Vans California webstore for $95 USD a pair.”

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