Kicks/HI x Vans Vault 2012 Fall Authentic LX

Post by **daewond3r** » Wed Jul 25, 2012 4:40 pm

Continuing its highly sought after synergetic ways, iconic skate label Vans aligns with Hawaiian sneaker boutique KICKS/HI to produce a limited edition, straight from the Vault, Authentic LX. Inspiration for this collaborative model comes from the attire of the Hawaiian cowboy, also known as the “Paniolo”. When Mexican-Spanish Vaqueros immigrated to the chain of Pacific islands during the mid-19th century, they brought with them a unique style of dress that befitted rancheros. Combining both past and present influences, the outcome sees cues from traditional cowboy shirting as well as their rugged leather boots and saddles with a two tone upper combining chambray and premium tanned leather. This release will be available exclusively at KICKS/HI, KICKS/HI Guam and Saint Alfred on August 4.

via HB

Materials on point and great concept/story behind the shoe. Well done Kicks/HI!

6.speed.ek · Post by **6.speed.ek** » Wed Jul 25, 2012 5:24 pm

said to released august 4th
http://hypebeast.com/2012/07/kicks-hi-x ... hentic-lx/

Post by **akamedaniel** » Wed Jul 25, 2012 5:30 pm

yawn..

Post by **Portugal.** » Wed Jul 25, 2012 9:00 pm

these look good.
possible pickup

Post by **TopVillain** » Thu Jul 26, 2012 1:43 am

Nice colorway.

Post by **akamedaniel** » Thu Jul 26, 2012 1:46 am

I like that they're starting to use the Authentic more often for these collaborations, i.e. all the latest Supreme collabs, as opposed to the Era.

Authentic will always be #1 in my book.

Post by **Crimson Ghost** » Thu Jul 26, 2012 5:47 am

Wow, they're actually kinda cool

acoustic_rancid · Post by **acoustic_rancid** » Thu Jul 26, 2012 6:43 am

Looks great!
The first line of that write up though, cripes. Somebody should get their ass synergized with a foot over that nonsense.

shaztech · Post by **shaztech** » Thu Jul 26, 2012 7:50 am

I'm in!

nurizat · Post by **nurizat** » Thu Jul 26, 2012 8:15 am

look fresh thou...

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chrisVH · Post by **chrisVH** » Thu Jul 26, 2012 8:21 am

Think I'm gonna pick these up most likely.

Post by **rocketgoof** » Thu Jul 26, 2012 8:38 am

nurizat wrote:look fresh thou...

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Thou art fresh?

Post by **jacobmontana** » Thu Jul 26, 2012 8:58 am

No clue Hawaii had cowboys lol

chrisVH · Post by **chrisVH** » Thu Jul 26, 2012 9:02 am

shaztech wrote:I'm in!

This.

Post by **DJGuamstyles** » Thu Jul 26, 2012 9:50 am

I like 'em y'all.

(BTW, I merged the Vault topic with the one created here in the Collaboration section. This seemed to be the best fitting area, so yeah...

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