Our Legacy is a brand of the moment, following up on its British fabric collection, Baracuta collaboration, Stüssy jacket, Dr. Martens reworking, and Dickies drop with yet another team-up, this time around tapping Vans. Taking the skate stalwart’s signature Vans Sk8-Mid LX, Our Legacy WORK SHOP delivers a shoe indebted to its sustainable practice — using deadstock materials to realize its next collab.

Served in a “Hummus” hue, the sneaker is made with a deadstock suede and organic cotton canvas upper that’s intersected with a white leather Jazz Stripe across the mids. At the rear, Our Legacy WORK SHOP’s Yin Yang logo is embroidered into the heels, sitting alongside the classic “Off The Wall” license plate on the vulcanized white rubber sole unit.

Naturally, the underneath reveals a rubber waffle outsole that provides grip — perfect for skateboarding — while premium touches like leather lining make this collaborative pair fit for all occasions formal or chilled. A high foxing midsole and tonal laces complete the look alongside traditional tongue tab branding.

Our Legacy WORK SHOP’s Vans Sk8-Mid LX retails for £95 GBP (approximately $116 USD) and comes in sizes U.S. 5.5 to U.S. 12. Take a closer look at the sneaker above and pick them up from Our Legacy stores and online now.

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“For Vans, its Vault by Vans line continues to offer a blend of fresh looks alongside retro ones. Connecting with a wide variety of collaborators, the elevated division sees its latest project led by Japanese label NEEDLES. The two are no strangers as recent years have featured various releases from the duo, including 2018’s velvet-covered Slip-Ons.

In their latest collaboration, Vans’ iconic Era and Slip-On silhouettes have come together to create a two-in-one sneaker. Tapping into NEEDLES’ adoration for asymmetry, the right shoe favors the Slip-On style while the left is laced up in the typical Era presentation. Landing in “Taupe” and “Black” colorways, both pairs offer a minimalist yet unique approach. A rough suede outfits each upper while Vans’ ULTRACUSH-infused collaborative sockliner provides comfort underneath.”

Release for this hybrid sneaker from NEEDLES and Vault by Vans is scheduled for November 25 at 11am JST via Nepenthes. Both colorways are priced at ¥15,400 JPY (approx. $111 USD).

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“Adding to Vault By Vans’ expansive list of collaborators, Chicago-based object designer Benjamin Edgar has teamed up with the brand for the first time. The project follows previous works from Edgar including unique items, both practical and impractical, and apparel. With Vans, the Half Cab Decon VLT LX and Authentic One-Piece NL VLT are approached with a signature “knurled rubber” vulcanization.

Beginning with the Half Cab, colorways of “White/Safety Orange” and “White/White” are offered, allowing for either a striking or subtle look. Its deconstructed composition removes the upper’s padding and replaces its lower panels with the aforementioned vulcanization. As for the Authentic, a “White/Bone” colorway sees the sneaker in a minimalistic yet conceptual look that utilizes a single piece upper. Similar to the Half Cab pairs, its heel panel and toe box feature the exaggerated “knurled rubber.” Co-branding elements throughout the range include “BENJAMIN EDGAR, A VULCANIZED COMPANY” text at the lateral’s midsole and an “OBJECT” tag at the medial.

Release for Benjamin Edgar’s Vault by Vans footwear collection, featuring the Half Cab and Authentic, is scheduled for November 4. Products will be exclusively available via Benjamin Edgar’s web store.”

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“Artist and designer Connor Tingley was formally trained as an illustrator and classical painter as a kid and has since brought his artistic vision to collaborative projects. The Southern California native began preparing his latest project in 2020, pouring hours into research and design for the special opportunity to work with Vans. As part of the Vault by Vans line, Tingley’s work with the brand has been carefully crafted with purpose, pulling inspiration from Vans’ origins.

Working with the Vans Authentic, Tingley has prepared two colorways, including one in collaboration with Dover Street Market. Both feature typical Authentic construction, including a canvas upper and rubber sole. However, each carry unique linework from head to toe that emphasizes imperfection and acceptance. The blue and white colorway features a hand drawn checkered pattern with red splotches throughout the upper while the black and white pair with Dover Street Market carries references to the boutique with various checkers featuring its house logo shape and “DSM” text.”

Release for both of the Connor Tingley x Vault by Vans Authentics is scheduled for October 22 via Vans and select Vault by Vans retailers such as Dover Street Market.

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Vault by Vans and Toronto-based brand and retailer Better™ Gift Shop introduce a new take on two classic Vans silhouettes based on their last collaboration, which launched in 2020. Releasing on Saturday, Oct 8, 2022, the brands reworked the Style 36 VLT and Half Cab VLT, retailing at $160.00 CAD and $180.00 CAD, respectively.

In the latest installment of its Vans partnership, Better™ Gift Shop took inspiration from its very own storefront. The building’s exterior of the Toronto shop (a Forest Green) is featured on the Style 36 VLT, rounded out with a marshmallow midsole. The Burgundy and Pewter seen on the shop’s storefront gates adorn the long-hair suede uppers of the Half Cab VLT, complemented by a black midsole.

The accompanying campaign features the legendary Hong Luck Kung Fu Club, performing traditional Lion Dancing. Established in 1961 as a nonprofit organization, Hong Luck Kung Fu Club has been offering kung fu, martial arts, Lion Dance training, and Lion Dance services for 60+ years, proudly upholding the tradition in the Asian and Canadian communities.

“Community is everything, and we’ve always wanted to design a shoe that takes inspiration from our surroundings,” said the Better™ Gift Shop team. “Working with our neighbors is something we’ve always wanted to do, and Vans gave us that opportunity. Incorporating the Hong Luck Kung Fu Club was a natural integration into the campaign.”

The Style 36 VLT comes with grey laces, while the Half Cab VLT is packaged with black laces. Reflective lace options are available in both styles. Better™ Gift Shop branding on the lace tips ensures the minimal design remains uninterrupted. Each pair ships in a custom box that illustrates the brand’s iconic Toronto flagship store.

The shoes will be available at Better™ Gift Shop’s Toronto flagship location, online at https://www.bettergiftshop.com, and select Vault by retailers including DSM and Beams.

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Following 2020’s “King’s Road” pack, Concepts’ latest collaborations with Vans bring light to the intersection of luxury design, skate style, and Two-Tone fashion with the “Question the Answers” collection.

Named for a 1994 album by the Mighty Mighty Bosstones, the collection merges the classic Vans checkerboard pattern with a hallmark material from the heyday of the ‘70s and ‘80s punk-driven London fashion mohair. In this, Concepts bridges the gap between generation-defining designer Vivienne Westwood, ‘80s Two-Tone style, and centuries-old design houses.

“Working with Vans has given us space to experiment with the rich history of punk fashion,” says Deon Point, Concepts Creative Director. “This latest collection, which includes our most progressive in-house clothing assortment, allows us to honor local music history and relay our deep knowledge of luxury design details.”

Two OG SK8-Hi’s, an OG Authentic LX, and an OG Old Skool NS LX are dressed in mohair to give Vans’ classic checkerboard a fresh perspective. Each colorway honors Vans’ legacy print in new articulations. Design details from the custom boxes draw from the Sex Pistols, poster boys of the hardcore punk era from which mohair transformed from pedestrian wear to aspirational fashion.

“Given the nod to both Damier prints and Westwood-era mohair, the ‘Question the Answers’ collection was the perfect drop for us to flex our luxury streetwear sensibility,” says Point.

A series of chino pants and a polar checker fleece and shorts pays homage to the early ‘80s Two-Tone scene, which merged Jamaican ska and punk elements. The assortment also includes the Concepts Icon hoodie, sweatpants, and T-Shirts — garments expressing Concepts’ studied approach to fit and fabrication.

The Vault by Vans x Concepts “Question the Answers” collection launches exclusively on October 7 at CNCPTS Boston, CNCPTS NYC, CNCPTS Dubai, and cncpts.com. Shoes range from $90 to $110.

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Vans Vault has teamed up with Ssense on an eco-friendly considered collection, under the VR3 program.  Each pair is constructed with recycled materials, most notably the EcoCush insoles, and Treaded EcoWaffle outsole.

The pack consists of a White Authentic VR3 LX, a Taupe Era VR3 LX, and a Green & White Checkerboard Classic Slip-On VR3 LX, and Ssense went the extra mile and included a drawer box, constructed of 100% recycled materials and features graphics created by the SSENSE design team, along with Vans.  Such a refreshing take on a Vault collaboration.

All 3 pairs retail for $100, and are available now on Ssense’s webstore.

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Under The Palm’s favorite in-house designer for Vans Vault, Taka Hayashi, is back with some new heaters.  This collection is unlike anything he’s put out previously, and we definitely aren’t mad at that.  There’s a good amount of earthy tones, wildlife-inspired and camo print patterns, as well as contrasting materials and stitching throughout.

The current collection consists of an OG Old Skool LX, OG Style 50 LX, and OG Style 48 LX.  It’s hard to describe them, so just look at the pics!  Each pair also features Taka’s signature wax seal heel plate, which is one of the more recent updates that we are a fan of.

The Old Skool retails for $130, and the Style 50 and Style 48 both retail for $120, each.

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