Vans Vault x DQM – “Brownstones” Sk8-Hi 46 LX & Old Skool LX (Spring 2015)

Mar 11 15 under Collaborations, Vault | Comments Off

Words via DQM:

“DQM will be releasing its Spring 15 footwear collection in collaboration with Vans next Thursday, March 19th. Made exclusively for DQM, the shoes are inspired by the brownstone row houses of New York and the North East. The history of brownstones, specifically in New York and in the shape of neighborhoods such Harlem and Park Slope in Brooklyn, has a long and celebrated past. Images of tall front stoops, curved entranceways and terraced homes in hues of red, gray and brown, conjures up a lifestyle of days gone by. Featured in hundreds of films by directors from Woody Allen to Spike Lee, brownstone buildings have become an icon, an architectural identifier, of the city.

Drawing from all the natural shades of the Jurassic sandstone material, the collection includes four styles: a Sk8-Hi 46 LX and Old Skool LX in colorways of grays and red brick/ brown. Constructed in a combination of premium leather, suede, nubuck and canvas, the shoes feature riveted brass eyelets with single tortoise glass eyelet detail, waxed flat laces, gum outsole and The General’s signature navy blue heel tab print. A custom, artist-commissioned illustration is printed on the insoles. Built for the East Coast’s Spring weather, the shoes feature water-resistant Scotchgard™ weather protection treatment.”

Produced in a limited edition, the ‘Brownstones’ collection will be available in men’s and women’s sizes at The Vans DQM General in SoHo, New York and online at dqmnewyork.com on March 19th.

Photography by Dominic Neitz in Fort Greene, Brooklyn, New York.

Vans Classics x Zio Ziegler – Collection (Spring/Summer 2015)

Feb 26 15 under Collaborations, General Release | Comments Off

Words via Hypebeast:

“Known for his paintings and large-scale outdoor murals, San Francisco-based Zio Ziegler has teamed up with Vans for a Spring/Summer 2015 collaboration. Featuring timeless silhouettes like the Authentic, Sk8-Hi Reissue and Classic Slip-On, the collection takes cues from ’90s graffiti, skateboard graphics and native art as Ziegler brings his unique artistic aesthetic to each piece.” These are now up on Vans website, but most sizes are already gone, so check it out by clicking on the pic above!

Vans Vault x Blends – Sk8-Hi Reissue Zip LX “Chili Pepper” (UTP Review!) @blends #blends #blendsvans

Feb 21 15 under Collaborations, Reviews, UTP, Vault | Comments Off

I know. You’re probably wondering why the hell am I writing a review months after the release of this shoe, right? I don’t really have a good answer to that, but I figured better late than never, plus these shoes are just way too awesome to go unnoticed. Blends has created a nice little family of Vans “bones” sneakers, and this was their 3rd version, in a timeless “Chili Pepper” red and black colorway. They were a big surprise to us collectors, as we were anticipating the all-white pair to be the follow up to the Old Skool Zip LX “bones”, which leaked a long time ago online. Some weren’t too stoked about the switch up to the red/black colorway, but the shoe still commanded an overnight camp out, and quite honestly I think this is one of my favorite colors they’ve done. It’s classic, and it’s timeless, and the soft high quality premium leather goes nicely with almost anything. The skinny waxed flat laces give it a luxurious look, while the vulcanized white sole with black foxing stripe keep it OG. The black zipper contrasts nicely on the red heel, and the bottom of the soles are red as well. These feature the non-removable “skinny” footbeds so sizing down half or maybe even a full size may be necessary for most of you, and with most Sk8-Hi Zip’s, the shoe feels a little long because there is minimal padding on the ankle. Choose wisely! Enjoy a few detailed pics I took, and jump on these soon, while the prices are still decent, because when trends die, classics live on. Great job Blends!