Vans Era "Locals Only" + How to guide

[Desp1]

This pair is a personal pair, i have wanted something new and i wanted to customize a Vans Era sneaker since i have never done it.
So what i did was add new wax silk material to the side panels.
Replaced the liner with a black leather liner to match the dark tone of the kicks.
White eyelets with red top eyelets to match the red Vans heel logo.
Leather heel tab.

Hit up my blog for up to date info on new kicks and custom clothing: http://freshandflycustomz.blogspot.com/
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You can see the "How To" guide here on my blog How To Guide

[ryanskeet]

Clean as always. Never disappointed in your work!

[DJGuamstyles]

WOw, nice! I wanted to take apart a pair of Eras before, but I was puzzled as how to do it, and put it back together. NOw I have a better understanding of it, and maybe some day I will try this! I will blog this in a bit, when I'm not busy!

[Crimson Ghost]

Dopeness

Yeah, and thanks for the guide! Very, very helpful. Now just waiting for Vans to release proper cw.

[MF HectoOR]

wow awesome! Guide and all. Going to have to go in on a project like this.

[rocketgoof]

These are awesome! Where did you find the red eyelets?

[Desp1]

Thanks for the comments everyone, i appreciate it. Hope the guide inspires you guys to also create some dope custom Vans.

These are awesome! Where did you find the red eyelets?

Thanks for the comment dude, i purchased the red eyelets at a local craft store for $3.00. You should be able to find them online or on e-bay, also check out Amazon.com cause i have been able to find eyelets in every color there.

[rocketgoof]

So craft eyelets are ok, then? I figured they might be, but heard they might be too soft.

[Desp1]

So craft eyelets are ok, then? I figured they might be, but heard they might be too soft.

No they are not craft eyelets, they where just purchased at an Arts and Crafts store, they are 5/32 eyelets used for leather goods.
Here is a link on Amazon to the same ones i bought
http://www.amazon.com/2-Part-Eyelets-32 ... 31&sr=8-23