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.

B more x Vans

The “Opening Day” Collection has brought us some very interesting Vans sneakers, including the Old Skool LX done for the Anaheim Angels. Next up in the series is this Sk8-Hi, which was designed for the Baltimore Orioles.
While the entire is solid black, it’s the details of this shoe that make it what it is. Leather is used for the midfoot, forefoot and heel, while canvas fills in the remainder. Near the ankle, orange embroidery and an orange eyelet further this shoe’s ties with the O’s. Finally, a heel logo was embroidered on to finalize the relationship. 12 pairs will be released on April 9th at Commonwealth.
Commonwealth717 West 21st StreetNorfolk, VA 23517-1920(757) 622-3372

Vans x Marlins - Baseball

Are you still waiting for a Vans Vault model that features your hometown team? If so, you can only hope the Opening Day Collection recognizes your squad. Meanwhile, South Beach residents now have some Vans to pick up as we now have photos of the Vans Vault Chukka LX “Florida Marlins”.
This particular Chukka LX is constructed with a primarily black suede upper fused with a white, vulcanized rubber sole. Minimal teal accents appear in the form of the shoelaces, inner lining and on the enlarged Florida Marlins logo located on the heel. This Chukka LX, which will be sold with a complimentary limited edition Majestic Authentic Jersey, will be available exclusively at Shoe Gallery in Miami on April 9th. However, only 12 pairs are available for retail. Hit the jump to view additional photos.

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.

Vans Half Cab Pro Valencia/Lagoon

In mid-January, we showed you the upcoming Half Cab Pro lineup for spring which featured four new colorways. One of them is now available at Vans’sonline store for $70.

It possesses a primarily valencia-colored suede base combined with a white, vulcanized rubber sole. Lagoon-colored accents are seen on the side panels (Half Cab branding) and the line design just above the aforementioned sole. Other features include monochromatic shoelaces and a black inner lining. As stated earlier, you can purchase this Half Cab Pro now at Vans’s online store.

Vans....

Vans Classics will release of a few of the Vans, well, classics in a new material treatment for their Spring lineup. 3 separate silhouettes are included in the “Chambray” Pack, and all should hit retailers sometime in March.
The Sk8-Hi makes an appearance in black chambray, with matching canvas helping out on the heel, toe and midfoot areas. An Old Skool has been given the same material and color treatment, including the white contrast stitching. A blue Old Skool was also created, while an Era rounds out the pack. That shoe utilizes canvas on the toe and heel as well, with the pack’s namesake textile filling in elsewhere.

Vans Era - Ripstop

A new make-up of the Vans Era has hit End. This particular shoe combines both ripstop on the toe and heel and canvas on the mid panel. The combination of these materials ensures a durable shoe as well as a pleasing textural contrast. As for color, the upper is tonal and employs a muted palette of grays and beiges.
Finishing touches on the shoe include metal eyelets, gray laces, and yellow stitching in the lining. Click the jump to have a few looks at the shoe as well as a macro shot revealing the contrast between the ripstop and canvas sections.

Crooks x Vans

Originally previewed last year, the first drop from the Crooks & Castles x Vans capsule consists of this Chukka Boot rendition, outfitted in a clean black epi leather motif with white midsoles. Produced in limited quantities and exclusively available at the Crooks stores, the kicks go on sale this Friday, February 12th. Further information can be obtained through both the Melrose location and Sunset store.

vans Fall/Winter line up.

Previewed is a set of Vans Classics Era 59 from the brand’s 2010 Fall/Winter Collection, showcased within the Class@ASR. The kicks feature a canvas upper, highlighted beautifully with rich leather accents on the heel and tongue panels, along with a classy plaid lining, carrying on a sophisticated, slightly nautical approach with its counterpart in the pack, the Zapato Del Barco. Three different colorways are set to launch in July 2010.

vans vault

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 2010 Half Cab's

Vans presents a new range of colorways in the Half Cab Pro from its Skate Collection for Spring 2010. The kicks take on the classic Steve Caballero-endorsed sneakers with added durability for modern day skating amongst four classic colorways. They are now available through Vans retail accounts.

Vans Slip on with Moc lace print. Very Cool.

Los Angeles artist Donny Miller lends his artistic hand to a new set of Slip-ons from the Vans Vault Spring 2010 line. Two colorways are seen, each featuring a play off the timeless Vans Slip-on silhouette with the addition of laces. Both feature a denim-like look in overall simple schemes. Look for a drop in the coming months via Vans Vault stockists.

Vans in a herringbone material. This Pack should be nice.

The other day we put you on to Vans’ City Pack of 2010. Vans continues to churn out the pack releases with these two packs slated for the Spring: the Herringbone pack and the Black Denim pack.

The Herringbone pack makes use of the Chukka and Era models. Each shoe in this pack is of a charcoal hue and utilizes a herringbone weave for their uppers. The Black Denim pack calls on the Slip-On and Era models to sport Black Denim with yellow contrast stitching. All of these shoes can be bought at Kicks/Hi.

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.

Vans Sierra Chukka LX... they did it again Ma.

For those times when a standard Vans won’t do, the Vault has hit us with these Sierra Chukka LX just might. Fresh in at select retailers, including Bows & Arrows, these maintain standard Vans elements while changing things up dramatically.

The uppers are completely black suede, with the exception of the toe reinforcement. In place of standard eyestays are black lace hoops, while the liners are done with tan premium leather. The laces are also done with cords instead of the standard flat laces.