Vans Surf x Mikey February – Collection (Available Now!)

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Vans Surf team rider Mikey February leads a life of purpose and intention, both on and off his board. The intention and determination that February displays riding a wave is the same intention and determination he applies to life off the board, a mindset that’s helped him to become one of the world’s most accomplished surfers — all while remaining the same affable, accessible individual he’s always been, a hometown hero who founded his non-profit organization with his wife and was the first Black African surfer to qualify for the WSL Championship Tour. Now, February’s unique cocktail of intention, determination, openness, and love of community has been put on display across his new collection of apparel and footwear with Vans Surf. 

There’s an air of romance to the solitary surfer conquering an intimidating wave. Still, the community and culture of surfing are a large part of what makes surfing so memorable. The Vans Surf x Mikey February collection explores both pillars of the sport in true “Off the Wall” style with pieces designed for feats of bravery, skill, and athleticism, as well as items intended for the “before” and “after” moments like the Ultrarange Neo VR3, a brand-new, sustainability-focused model with striking design lines and bold paneling.

Besides the Ultrarange Neo VR3, the collection also consists of the Surf Boot 2 Hi V, Style 36 Decon VR3 SF in rich brown and glossy black, and an Authentic VR3 with a kick-down heel (for ease of entry and egress) in “Shadow.” Each VR3 sneaker features materials like regenerative leather and bio-based foam. This is a step towards Vans’ goal of sourcing 100% of its top 4 CO2 impact materials (cotton, leather, rubber, and polyester) from regenerative, responsibly sourced, renewable, and/or recycled sources by 2030. Besides footwear, the Vans Surf x Mikey February collection also offers the Ever-Ride Boardshort, SS Woven Shirt, Chore Jacket, SS Tee, Authentic Pant, and Tote Bag.

The Vans Surf and Mikey February collection is available now at Vans.com/surf and select Vans Surf retailers. Prices range from $50 to $130.

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Vans Skate x Beatrice Domond – Zahba Mid (7.13.23)

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On her board, Vans Skateboarding team rider Beatrice Domond pushes street skating in a fresh, exhilarating direction that blends style and finesse. Off her board, she does the same: her incomparable personal style has made her a favorite of the fashion cognoscenti. This versatility makes Domond a perfect choice to introduce the Zahba Mid, the newest member of the Zahba family and a silhouette that, much like Domond, can do just about anything.

Based in New York City, Domond has skated through the Big Apple’s streets in all four seasons but is particularly fond of fall — when the leaves on the city’s trees turn from a vibrant green to a rich gold. That shift in seasons is the inspiration for her take on the Zahba Mid, which boasts a rich green suede upper trimmed with custom gold graphics on the heel and tongue badge as well as contrasting black hits on the Jazz Stripe, tongue, and laces.

The Vans Zahba Mid by Beatrice Domond is also loaded with Vans Skateboarding’s latest and greatest tech. IMPACTWAFFLE™ provides next-level impact protection without sacrificing board feel, while above it, VR3CUSH™ supplies dual-density foam made with at least 50% bio-based EVA foam. Below this two-tech sandwich sits SICKSTICK™ rubber, with zonal tread for enhanced grip, durability, and life. DURACAP™ toecaps supply top-tier durability for even the most shoe-shredding tricks, and the sockliner is made from 98% recycled foam.

Priced at $120, the Vans Zahba Mid by Beatrice Domond will be available globally on July 13, 2023, at select Vans Skateboarding stockists and Vans.com. A Skate Style 53 created in collaboration with Beatrice Domond is set to land at the same time. To celebrate the Vans Zahba Mid by Beatrice Domond, Vans will host a Launch Party at Skate Space 198 on July 13. To RSVP, Sign Up HERE.

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Vans Skate x Palace – Vans Low (6.23.23)

Vans has teamed up with Palace Skateboards once again, this time to bring an entirely new hybrid model, being dubbed the Vans Low.  We typically associate the name “Low” with what non-Vans fanatics would call an Old Skool, Authentic, or Era in most cases, but this one is entirely different.  Palace took two shoes from the early 90’s, the iconic Half Cab, and the lesser known, but highly regarded Mike Carroll signature shoe, aka the MC, and created this dope new model!  It’s got all the fancy new Vans Skate tech, including a sockliner.

Available in a Black or Natural White colorway, both sitting on top of a standard white vulc sole with black foxing stripe.  Natural gum waffle soles offer up the best grip in the industry.  Peep the wacky video that Palace put out.

LAUNCHING FRIDAY JUNE 23rd:

  • UK in-store & online 11:00am BST
  • EU online 12:00pm CEST
  • US online 11:00am EDT 8:00am PDT
  • NY in-store 11:00am EDT
  • LA in-store 11:00am PDT

LAUNCHING SATURDAY JUNE 24th:

  • Japan in-store & online 11:00am JST
  • WeChat 11:00am CST

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Vans Anaheim Factory x WP – Authentic 44 DX (6.9.23)

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Info via Hypebeast:

“Continuing to pay homage to Vans‘ original Anaheim factory in California, Vans has returned with its latest collaboration. This time around, the premium footwear line has teamed up with Italian-based retailer, WP, on a set of three Authentic 44 DX colorways.

The WP x Vans Authentic 44 DX sees the skate leaning footwear model dressed in “Black,” “Blue,” and “Red” paisley takes. The canvas uppers of the shoe express a mix of paisley and patchwork paired with the original drill lining and white laces. Aside from the usual Vans tags and license plate badges at the rear, the shoe feature co-branding printed insoles. Finishing up the design of the collaboration are durable sole units with gum rubber waffle outsoles”.

Take a look at the collaboration above and look for the WP x Vans Authentic 44 DX release to be available June 9 at select retailers.

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Vans x Supreme – “Dollar” Skate Era & Skate Grosso Mid (6.1.23)

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Supreme has worked with Vans® on a new version of the Skate Grosso Mid and Era. The Skate Grosso Mid features a premium suede and canvas upper with printed graphic, while the Era features a canvas upper with printed graphic. Both shoes feature a leather lining and insole, vulcanized waffle outsole and embroidered logo on heel. Made exclusively for Supreme, the Skate Grosso Mid will be offered in three color ways, while the Era will be offered in one color way.

Available June 1st

Available in Japan June 3rd

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Vans – Rasta Pack (Available Now!)

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Every few years we get a Rasta pack, and this year’s is looking pretty dope.  We get a Skate Old Skool in Gray with White vulc sole, a Chukka Low Sidestripe in Turtledove with Gum vulc sole, and our favorite, a Skate Grosso Mid in Black with Black vulc sole.  Each pair comes with the bold Rasta triple-wide foxing stripe, so people can know exactly what your lifestyle is all about.  Reggae music!  What did you think I meant?  Get these while you can and support us by clicking through the pic above to cop on the Vans site.

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Vans Anaheim Factory – “Streetstyle” Authentic 44 DX (Available Now!)

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Every once in awhile the Vans Anaheim Factory Collection will put out a retro print or design based on an original 80’s or 90’s creation, and this is another one of those perfect examples.  We’ve seen Streetstyle Vans here and there throughout the years, and even a few original USA vintage pairs have popped up, and this the latest one to come out.  They’ve taken the “acid wash” denim print that has been recently used in the Vault line, first with St. Alfred’s Authentic collab, and then in the Originals line.  We get a few new colors, mainly the blushing, and the blue version.  These feature a cool streetstyle woven label sewn into the side of the shoe, which is a nod to the original design, which I’m not sure was created for an actual contest named streetstyle, or if it was just a nod to those who skated street style back in the day.  I’m not an expert.  So what.  Anyways, if these are something you need, feel free to click thru the pic above and support us!

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Vans Anaheim Factory – Authentic 44 DX (Available Now!)

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Not a new release here, but just a reminder that Vans has this amazing line called the Anaheim Factory Collection.  For all you new heads, this is about as close as you’re going to get to a vintage made in the USA pair.  The attention to details are what these are all about.  Shape.  Canvas weight.  Foxing height.  Texture.  They’re perfect, and they are a favorite of ours, as well as anyone who really gives a shit about Vans on the level that we do.  Sure, Vault is the premium line, and they do also make pairs similar to this, but these are it.  Plus they’re lowkey.  No hype.  No status.  No clout chasing.  What’s that old saying?  “If you know, you know”!  Get you a pair, and support us by clicking through the link embedded in the pic above.

Vans’ excerpt:

Vans’ Anaheim Factory Collection honors our 50 + years of making footwear history by reintroducing iconic silhouettes that celebrate unique design details informed by the original Vans make and model. Paying tribute to our first Vans factory in Anaheim, California, the Anaheim Factory Authentic 44 DX borrows details from the original Authentic while offering modernized comfort with upgraded Ortholite® sockliners. Along with throwback details like the original style number, higher glossed foxing tape, original drill lining weight, and cotton laces, this classic lace-up shoe features vintage-inspired solid canvas uppers in an original colorway to complete the look. • Original style number • Vintage-inspired canvas uppers • Ortholite® sockliners • Higher glossed foxing tape • Cotton lace

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Vans – Knu Skool (Available Now!)

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Boy, I bet Imran Potato didn’t see his idea to bring back the Knu Skool to the US market, getting this much hype, but we gotta give credit where credit is due.  This shoe originally came out in the 90’s, during the chunky skate shoe era, with fat tongues, or sometimes improvising with a sock stuffed behind the tongue.  For years, this shoe was only available in Japan, and to be honest, it wasn’t that really sought after, but trends come in cycles, and here we are.  Get ’em while they’re hot!  There’s like 5 colors out right now in the GR line, as well as a few Vault colorways available at a few Vault stockists.  Support us, and check out what’s available on the Vans site by clicking on the pic above!

Vans’ excerpt:

A Puffy 90s Style Inspired by the Past, But Built for Today.

The Knu Skool™ is a modern interpretation of a classic 90s style, defined by its puffed up tongue and 3D-molded Sidestripe™, and tied off with oversized, chunky laces. With its in-your-face profile and dramatic style details, the Knu Skool™ plays off of the original Old Skool™ while blending an icon of the past with today’s trends.

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Vans Japan x SOPHNET. – Authentic 44 DX & Old Skool 36 DX (5.13.23)

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Info via Hypebeast:

“Vans Japan and SOPHNET. have revealed their first collaboration since SS19 featuring its classic Old Skool 36 DX and Authentic 44 DX silhouettes.

The pairs are found in a monochrome finish, dressed in gray tones inspired by the concept of city camouflage in Tokyo. Subtle details include silver fabric tags, and branding accents come by way of subtle SOPHNET. scorpion logos on the tongue tabs. The midsole and bumpers are given a glossy finish and rounding out the inconspicuous design are translucent bottoms displaying abstract graphics.”

The SOPH. x Vans footwear will be available at SOPH., Vans, and Billy’s stores from May 13. The Old Skool 36 DX and Authentic 44 DX will be priced at ¥15,400 and ¥14,300 (approximately $114 and $106 USD) respectively.

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