Here it is folks. The 6th “Bones” release by Blends and Vans Vault is finally upon us. I was fortunate enough to get my hands on a pair a day early, so that I could do what I do, and that’s provide you with a unique perspective, a simple one, complete with a few real world photos, un-doctored, and in natural sunlight for that realistic effect. Enjoy the pics, and good luck getting a pair tomorrow morning at 9AM online, or at each physical location when they open, including the new store located in the Larchmont Village, over near Melrose and the Paramount Studios!
The Sk8-Hi Decon LX is a model we rarely see. As most of you may know, the Decon models come stripped down with minimal padding and for the most part the uppers are of a one-piece construction. Blends added their signature minimalistic style with the use of black premium leather throughout, with off-white contrast stitching. Their trademark Bone jazz stripe is the only panel that stands out on the smooth one-piece upper. This is the first time Blends has stepped away from the zipper for a Bones release, and substituted it with a heel-pull tab. It’ll mostly go unnoticed underneath a pair of pants though. The vulcanized outsole is sort of an off-white, but not entirely of the marshmallow colorway, and the black foxing stripe ties off the classic aesthetic Vans is known for. The tongues are once again muted, and the only branding on the shoe is by way of a footbed print. Finally, the inside lining is canvas, and not pigskin, so that’s good news for some. Oh, and there’s a dustbag and drawer box like the rest.
These are probably the most polarizing pair for any Blends purists, strictly because they didn’t follow suit with the prior models, but who cares right? It’s still a Bones release. It’s black. It’s got premium leather throughout. It’s got white soles with a black foxing stripe. They definitely won’t come and go with any trends. Don’t let anyone try and talk you out of trying to pick these up, because they’re probably just trying to increase their odds of scoring a pair. Thanks to the Blends fam for always looking out for Under The Palms. Appreciate you guys as always.
tons more pics after the jump
