Vans x Offspring – Anaheim Factory Era 95 DX (Available Now!)

Sep 27 21 under Anaheim Factory, Collaborations, UK Exclusive | Comments Off on Vans x Offspring – Anaheim Factory Era 95 DX (Available Now!)

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Info via Offspring:

Beautifully crafted by using the Anaheim Factory collection and designed in London with the community in mind. These Era 95 DX’s feature a decorative upper inspired by floral-geometric tile prints in rich colors. Both colorways feature traditional paisley prints in either blue and cream, or a black/red/green and cream combination, including all the classic detailing you’d expect from the Anaheim Factory editions. Each pair will come with a bespoke porcelain coaster set which showcases the print that celebrates the partnership of Vans and the Offspring Community.

Both pairs are available on the Offspring site for $93 USD, and shipping for one pair is set at $59.40.  Make sure to switch the sizes to US before adding to cart, if you’re from the US!

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Vans x size? – “Patchwork III” Bold Ni (8.30.19)

Aug 29 19 under Collaborations, UK Exclusive | Comments Off on Vans x size? – “Patchwork III” Bold Ni (8.30.19)

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“We’re no stranger to collaborative releases with the Californian-skate experts over at Vans, and this season we’ve cooked up a silhouette that we’re certain is going to go down a storm. Following on from our Vans Style 36 ‘Patchwork’ exclusive back in 2018, we’re proud to unveil the third instalment of our ‘Factory Floor’ pack – introducing the size? Exclusive Vans Bold Ni ‘Patchwork III’.

In Vans’ early days, customers were able to get their hands on bespoke, handmade shoes whereby they were able to choose what actually went into them. Materials, printed details on the midsole, lace choices; there were seemingly no limits. Once the panels of a regular shoe have been spliced and taken away to construct one solid pair, their unique build meant there were oft leftover scraps; It’s these wasteful cut-offs which serve as the inspiration for part three of our collaborative series.

So to continue the same aesthetic as the first model in the pack, we’ve built this Bold Ni from a monochromatic mash-up of materials that pays homage to the excess bits-and-pieces brushed away onto Vans’ famous Anaheim Factory ground.

Reworking the archival classic, the upper boasts 13 different patterned and textured materials that are scattered across the pair, meaning both the left and right shoes are completely different. There’s hits of Vans’ iconic checkerboard detailing, dogtooth patterning, camo, polka dots, denim and suede, while the Bold Ni’s thick side stripe continues the cut-and-paste design with shaggy pony hair and translucent TPU to the right foot, while a 3M reflective panel and blacked-out denim make up the other. All in all, it’s a real head-turner of a silhouette.

Underfoot, there’s misaligned foxing tape at the back, with a black toe-bumper to carry on the two-tone colour scheme. They’re comfy from the moment you step in too, boasting Vans’ anatomically contoured UltraCush Lite drop-in sockliner, which moulds to the shape of your foot for cloud-like cushioning.

The Vans Bold Ni ‘Patchwork III’ – size? Exclusive will be available via the size? previews app and in size? stores on Friday Friday 30th of August, priced at £70 and available in both men’s and women’s sizes.

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Vans x Size? – “Warped Check” Era (7.6.19)

Jun 5 19 under Collaborations, UK Exclusive | Comments Off on Vans x Size? – “Warped Check” Era (7.6.19)

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Words via Size?

“Teaming up with the Californian skate experts over at Vans, we’ve joined forces once more to create a psychedelic-inspired ‘Warped’ iteration of the Era.

Channelling the colourful artistic vibes present at the time of Vans’ inception – and their off-limits design choices from ’66 right throughout the ‘70s – we’ve taken the brand’s 1976 Era and applied a psychedelic checked patterning throughout the pair’s multi-colored canvas uppers.

Think Jimi Hendrix, The Doors, The Beatles and Stones – the vibrant energy of their music flows heavily throughout the Era, whose striking palettes contrast vary shoe to shoe. The left uses a predominantly pink base, with accents of light blue making up the checks, while the right switches things up with blue as the base and pink for the checks.

Both of the two boasts a monochrome warped check footbed, with a similar print working its way around the midsole. What’s more, we’ve painted the iconic waffle rubber outsole in a bright yellow hue for added hits of colour”.

The Vans Era ‘Warped Check’ – size? Exclusive will be available via the size? previews app and in size? stores on Friday 7th June, priced at £57 and available in both men’s and women’s sizes.

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Vault by Vans x Footpatrol – Soho Pack OG Classic Slip-On LX, OG Sk8-Hi LX, and OG Old Skool LX (11.30.18)

Nov 26 18 under Collaborations, UK Exclusive, Vault | Comments Off on Vault by Vans x Footpatrol – Soho Pack OG Classic Slip-On LX, OG Sk8-Hi LX, and OG Old Skool LX (11.30.18)

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Footpatrol has always had a strong appreciation for heritage – whether it be in the form of paying homage to the area we call home or our appreciation for heritage footwear, there’s always been a story to tell. This made our partnership with Vans VAULT feel all the more natural. Vans have a long and storied history, which we were keen to tap into for our first collaboration with the heritage skate brand. For this collection we’ve taken three classic Vans VAULT silhouettes- the Classic Slip-On LX, SK8-Hi and Old Skool LX – and elevated them using premium materials, whilst highlighting original details from each model.

Each pair features a mix of premium materials such as hairy suede and 10oz drill canvas utilising classic Vans colours. The contrast in the colour palette brings a unique two-tone aesthetic to the collection, that can be found on the upper and perhaps less noticeably, on the sole of the shoe. Other design details include a smooth vulcanised toe-cap across all three models, embossed kerb stone details on the medial side (a nod to the kerb stone markings found in Soho) and Footpatrol branding on the lateral midsole panel, along with co-branded repeat graphic laces. Further subtle details can be found throughout all three models such as the two-toned elastic gore panels on the Classic Slip-On LX and the stitching on the SK8-Hi lace-stay. Soho is an area full of details that can be easily missed in the rush of one’s daily routine, therefore including hidden details in this collaboration was another perfect way to honour the area and utilise the Vans VAULT silhouettes.

To celebrate our Vans VAULT collaboration, we’ve curated a unique photography exhibition that explores the history and rich heritage of the ever-changing face of Soho. Soho is our home, and influences everything we do (directly or not), so we felt celebrating the area and it’s people was incredibly important. Entitled ‘Soho Since Forever’ the exhibition features works from Alex Husley, Tori Fenrec & Ollie Grove and focusses on the people, surroundings and everyday aesthetic that make Soho so important to so many people.

The ‘Soho Since Forever’ exhibition will be located at 59 Greek Street, London, W1D 3DZ and will be open to the public from Friday 30th November. The exclusive footwear collection is available exclusively online at Footpatrol.com and in our Paris and London locations respectively, from 30.11.18.

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Vault by Vans x END. – Vertigo Pack OG Classic Slip-On LX & OG Old Skool LX (12.8.18)

Nov 26 18 under Collaborations, UK Exclusive, Vault | Comments Off on Vault by Vans x END. – Vertigo Pack OG Classic Slip-On LX & OG Old Skool LX (12.8.18)

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Taking the next collaboration to dizzy new heights, VANS and END. Clothing join forces once again to release the mind-bending ‘Vertigo’ pack. A fresh new perspective on the VANS checkerboard motif, the OG Classic Slip-On LX and OG Old Skool LX are designed to set heads spinning with an optical-whirl warping the canvas uppers. A visual illusion bending the borders, the unsteady checkerboard is accented with true white stitching, panels of tan leather and a premium pig-skin lining.

A lifestyle take on the half-pipe classic, a custom grey VANS ‘Off the Wall’ patch dresses the heel, with a co-branded checkerboard to the in-sole. Each ‘Vertigo’ pattern is truly unique due to the nature of the weaving process, so that every pair features its own expression; arriving packaged in an exclusive collectors box.  The Old Skools will come with 3 sets of laces as well.

Features:

  • Canvas & Leather Uppers
  • Pigskin Lining
  • Elasticated Panels
  • ‘Off The Wall’ Heel Tab
  • Co-Branded Insole
  • High Foxing Tape
  • Vulcanised Midsole
  • Gum Rubber Outsole
  • Waffle Traction Pattern

Enter the END draw now for your chance to purchase these on release day.  As far as we know, this is the only way to get them online.

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Vans UK x Size? – “Pony Hair” Style 36 (Available now!)

Jul 18 18 under Collaborations, UK Exclusive | Comments Off on Vans UK x Size? – “Pony Hair” Style 36 (Available now!)

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Words via Size?:

“For our latest size? Exclusive project together with Vans, we took to the Style 36 to create a couple of premium renditions of the classic skate shoe.

The Style 36, or the Old Skool as it’s more traditionally known in the present day, debuted in 1977 , and was the first Vans style to feature the bold sidestripe sweeping across the upper. Some of the original styles that arrived the decade before in the 60’s such as the Authentic, Slip-on and Era were much simpler in construction and features. The Style 36 was a step-up technically, with the addition of a suede toecap to combat abrasion from griptape and padding that surrounded the collar. This modern day imagining of the Style 36 features a rubber toe bumper reminiscent of those found on earlier Vans models, and an UltraCush insole for improved comfort while skating.

For our take on the Vans Style 36, we stripped away the traditional canvas and suede combo and opted for more of a lifestyle take on material choices. Split across two colourways, each is covered in a smooth suede upper, accented by tonal faux pony hair that bares the classic ‘checkerboard’ monogram, a staple design callout from the brands rich history. The pony elements feature on the heel panel and on the sidestripes running across both sides of the shoe.”

Both colourways of the size? Exclusive Vans Style 36 ‘Pony Hair’ will be available via the size? previews app and in all size? stores on Friday 13th July, priced at £70.

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Vault by Vans x Goodhood – Equal | Opposite OG Classic Slip-On LX

Jun 27 18 under Collaborations, UK Exclusive, Vault | Comments Off on Vault by Vans x Goodhood – Equal | Opposite OG Classic Slip-On LX

Goodhood joins forces once again with Vans on a second installment of the EQUAL / OPPOSITE project.  Centered around the Vans Vault OG Classic Slip-On, they explore the Taoist idea of yin and yang.  In Chinese philosophy, the idea describes how seemingly opposing forces can actually be interconnected and interdependent in the natural world. They’ve crafted an edition of the signature shoe in two inverse black/white yin and yang colorways, alongside an exclusive t-shirt to mark the collaboration.

Each shoe will retail for 80 GBP, and releases on June 28th, at 11AM BST.

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UTP Review: Vault by Vans x END Clothing – “Nordic Wool” OG Old Skool LX

Nov 28 17 under Collaborations, Reviews, UK Exclusive, Vault | Comments Off on UTP Review: Vault by Vans x END Clothing – “Nordic Wool” OG Old Skool LX

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It’s been ages since I’ve been able to sit down and write up a personal review on a sneaker release, but you’ve caught me on a good week and I’m in the mood to do one, so here goes!

Today we are reviewing END Clothing’s first official Vault by Vans collab, as far as I know.  I’ve been sharing Vans collabs for many years and I don’t have anything documented, and THE Google doesn’t find anything either!  With that being said, we are seeing the results of a brand that knows things.  END has been a Vault dealer for a long time, and they have to have a pretty good finger on the pulse of what Vans enthusiasts want, as well as what their clientele want.  They’ve managed to create something that’s unique, timeless, and high fashion without adding any gimmicks or trends.  Unique, because of the material and patterns used.  Timeless, because of the simple black and marshmallow colorways chosen, and high fashion because of the premium soft supple leather that was chosen for each shoe.  Not to mention, the packaging.  Each raffle-drawn winner received their pair in a custom velveteen wrapped box, with the custom knitted V print and END Clothing logo front and center.  Another unique aspect of the release.  One of my favorite subtle features, is the white contrasting foxing stripe, set in between the marshmallow sidewall foxing.  There is also minimal END branding on the footbed, just to let you know whose collab this is.  Each pair comes with a set of wide flat nylon laces, as well as a set of nylon paracord laces.  Either one is fine with me.

I’d like to say that this release kind of just showed up out of nowhere.  No big hype behind it, but END released both pairs through their online raffle system, and they sold out!  Congratulations on that one!  These are one of those pairs that you don’t really give it a thought, until you either see some up close detailed shots of the material and true colors, or you see them on somebody’s feet.  Either way, you’ll have to wait to find your pair through the grubby little hands of a reseller now.  I’d like to thank Simon at END, and Nick at Vans UK for the always appreciated support!

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Vault by Vans x END. – “Nordic Wool” OG Old Skool LX (11.24.17) #ENDClothing

Nov 21 17 under Collaborations, UK Exclusive, Vault | Comments Off on Vault by Vans x END. – “Nordic Wool” OG Old Skool LX (11.24.17) #ENDClothing

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Here’s something entirely fresh and new.  END. Clothing has teamed up with Vault by Vans, to bring this cozy Winter-themed OG Old Skool LX to us.  Available in a Black or Marshmallow knit pattern, sitting on top of a turtledove mid-sole, and featuring premium leather panels throughout the shoe.  To get a better idea of the thought and inspiration behind this release, here’s a little excerpt from END.:

“As winter draws closer and we look to rejuvenate, it’s time to master the art of home hibernation. Now the slate-grey skies and notoriously bleak weather has arrived, overindulge in comfort and hunker down using the art of Hygge; a calm togetherness and celebration of life’s simple pleasures. This END. x Vault by Vans OG Old Skool ‘Nordic Wool’ merges sustainability, fashion and the Danish way of living into a shoe that works well on the sidewalk and skateboard.

Evolving the classic with turtle dove woollen uppers and a natural leather sidestripe, marshmallow hues and a gum rubber outsole round off the hyggelig atmosphere, like mallows roasting over a crackling log fire.

Taking Hygge into the great outdoors, embark on long walks with cosy serenity at your feet.”

END. is holding an online raffle system for a chance to purchase either colorway, that runs until 11.24.17 1:00 BST.  All winners are chosen randomly, and will be notified within 3 hrs. of the draw finishing.

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Vault by Vans x Aries – OG Sk8-Hi LX & OG Slip-On LX (Available Now!)

Sep 20 17 under Collaborations, UK Exclusive, Vault | Comments Off on Vault by Vans x Aries – OG Sk8-Hi LX & OG Slip-On LX (Available Now!)

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“Vault by Vans linked up with London-based label Aries — the brainchild of Palace-affiliate Fergus Purcell and Sofia Pantera — on a colorful graphic capsule. Taking on the classic Slip-On and Sk8-Hi silhouettes, every sneaker in the pack features a cartoon tiger motif that has previously appeared on patches and tees from the brand.

While the Sk8-Hi silhouette is available in either all black with a yellow side stripe or a monochromatic black and white version, the Slip-Ons are far more colorful. The sneaker comes in either a red upper with black trim or white upper with a red trim — both of which feature a green heel patch. All of the sneakers in the capsule feature the words “ARIES ARISE” around the midsole.”

The sneakers are available now, exclusively from the Aries web store, with the Slip-On’s priced at £100 GBP (approx. $135 USD) and the Sk8-Hi’s priced at £130 GBP (approx. $175 USD).

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