I want these soooooooooooooooooooo BAD!!! Vans Vault Zapato & Chukka Del Barco

Vans Vault’s late Spring and early Summer releases are hitting stores now, including these four sneakers. Two Chukka Del Barcos and two Zapato Del Barcos have been designed in two different matching twosomes.
The first set pits charcoal canvas again tan leather. The canvas covers the toe and tongue, as well as areas around the heel. Brown leather laces secure them to your feet. The other two shoes makes use of kangaroo, a dark brown hue. It appears on the leather quarter panels, while canvas fills out the remainder of the upper. Black laces and stitching work for contrast. These sit on beige vulcanized soles, while the other two rely on white. All four are hitting retailers nationwide, including Bows & Arrows.

Cali Vans....

Earlier today we saw an Authentic from theVans California collection in a very modern grey with silver eyelets. This three-shoe run of Erasis from the same collection, but is designed for those who still get around by one of the oldest methods of travel–cycling.

Fixed gear riders need a special breed of sneaker, so thick suede and canvas are used to build out the uppers, while the tried-and-true white vulcanized sole that can again be found underneath. Each sole uses the same color on its stripe that can be found on its respective liner. White contrast stitching appears throughout the uppers all on all three color-ups. Special multicolor laces further denote the cycle-ready design on this collection. A unique shade of grey, red and black are all available now at select Vans sellers.

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Fresh from Vans Vault, three new Sk8-Hi Standard Issue LXs have hit retailers. Previewed in our Vans Vault for February Preview, all three can be found now at Proper.

Suede is slathered onto all three color-ups on the midfoot, toe and heel. Clearly, inspiration was taken from work bootsfor all three, as cord laces and a ribbed ankle area are put to use. The classic white vulcanized soles remain though, to make it clear that these are still Vans. Black,Red and Blue cover each respective pair, though all three utilize an off-white tongue tag and black ankle panel.

Vans California 2010

Presenting the “Blinded Pack”, Vans have included both the Sk8-Hi and Slip on models, each available in a brown/black and black/purple variation. Each model features uppers created from both canvas and satin, with traditional rubber soles. The Blinded Pack is set to hit retailers imminently.

Vans Vault: Tony Alva 2010

The godfather of pool skating, Tony Alva re-defined Progression. Alva was the first true rock star in skateboarding and his impact on our culture was deep. This Spring, Vans honors the timeless skateboarder with a new Alva Legend’s Pack that includes an up-dated version of his original signature shoe, the Mid Skool 77 Pro, along with an Era Pro. The shoes were constructed with eco-friendly materials including water-based adhesives, recycled gum rubber and laces and linings made from recycled PET, the material used in plastic bottles. Featuring functional base colors paired with subtle pop color detailing and all the technology you expect from Vans, these limited edition models deliver superior style, comfort, grip and protection. A release is set for February 1st via select Vans retailers.

Vans Vault x Boots.

Next Spring and Summer will bring us solid Vans releases, as would be expected from the company who many agree perfected the essential Summer skate shoe. From the Vans Vault though, we’re going to see these two leather high-top Switchbacks, which use a boot-like design.

The last time we saw this silhouette, it came in a similar brown to the ones we see here alongside a black pair. The first pair for next year uses a mixture of maroon and orange leather in premium leather, sitting on a white vulcanized sole. The toe is covered with maroon, while orange is used for the remainder of the upper. The other pair is covered completely with worked brown leather, further completing its boot-like appearance.

Vans Vault x Deluxe

Following up their collaborative Chukka Boot, Deluxe and Vans just released this Authentic in a similar color and material treatment. The Japanese brand went with lighter tones though, making this a great summer shoe, despite it being December.

The toe panel is done up with light grey suede, For contrast, the remainder is done in a darker shade, though it uses the same material. Touches of blue are used throughout, including the sole pinstripe and the liner, as well as a special strip on the heel.