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Sole Classics x Vans Vault Era “Carmen”

by Rocky Brown 21 May 2013 Vans
Sole Classics x Vans Vault Era "Carmen"

The back story for this sneaker is legendary with one of the characters named carman, thus the name of the shoe. The kicks are an ode to Ohio with inside references from football to the state’s license plate. The backstory is pretty entertaining and can be read here. Otherwise, this is a …

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Vans Authentic “Brushed Twill” | S/S 2013

by Rocky Brown 16 May 2013 Vans
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Following on last year’s crop of the Brushed Twill Authentic, Vans revives the formula for the current season. Equipped with brown leather laces, the kicks come in a choice of blue, yellow, green or red. Find them through Vans dealers like The General.

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Vans Vault Authentic LX | Suede & Leather Pack

by Rocky Brown 7 May 2013 Vans
Vans Vault Authentic LX | Suede & Leather Pack

Premium label, Vans Vault is serving up some premium editions of the Authentic this season. The formula for the builds is pebbled leather on the toe and pig suede on the heel and side panel. Adding to their luxe style, the kicks are stitched to their vulc sole. The color choices are …

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Vans Old Skool “Year of the Snake” Pack

by Rocky Brown 6 May 2013 Vans
Vans Old Skool "Year of the Snake" Pack

Celebrating the Year of the Snake, Vans has hooked a four piece collection of premium built editions of the Old Skool. The kicks are set in suede with snakeskin textured leather detailing. Find the kicks at shops that include Starcow in Paris and SNS in Stockholm.

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Vans Vault OG Sk8-Hi LX “Palm Leaf” Pack

by Rocky Brown 30 April 2013 Vans
Vans Vault OG Sk8-Hi LX "Palm Leaf" Pack

This year’s Vans collection has been defined by its varied use of prints, specifically Hawaiian style prints. The latest entry to the series is from Vans Vault, three colorways of the Sk8-Hi LX. The kicks are fitted with suede on the front and back with palm leaf adorned canvas midsections. The color …

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Vans Sk8-Hi Reissue SF “Aloha”

by Rocky Brown 29 April 2013 Vans
Vans Sk8-Hi Reissue SF "Aloha"

Vans has really embraced Hawaiian styles to dress its kicks this season. The latest example is this Sk8-Hi that is adorned with an island print in sea green and pink. The canvas built kicks are ready to go at shops that include Rotterdam based Woei.

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Carhartt x Vans Syndicate “3M” Era Tab Pack

by Rocky Brown 29 April 2013 Vans
Carhartt x Vans Syndicate "3M" Era Tab Pack

Here is a detailed look at the latest Carhartt collaboration with Vans Syndicate. The collection includes four colorways of the Era, which are leather and canvas built with 3M reflective treatment. Find the collaborative kicks at shops that include Flatspot.

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Taka Hayashi x Vans Vault “Palm Leaf” Pack

by Rocky Brown 27 April 2013 Vans
Taka Hayashi x Vans Vault "Palm Leaf" Pack

Trading between a palm leaf print on the outer side of the shoe and a check print on the inner side, Taka Hayashi and Vans Vault have hooked up a collection of two kicks: Cornice LX and Revere Hi LX. The kicks are premium built in a mix of suede, canvas and leather. …

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