It’s only right that two brands with rich heritage in creative expression and empowerment launch their largest collaboration to date. Vans and Marvel combine forces to introduce a huge range of co-branded footwear, apparel and accessories featuring most of the characters in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
We observe the shoes first, whereby the Old Skool has been given an Avengers themed remake. Every detail from all the characters are present and accounted for; the Old Skool’s toebox has been given a vivid blue colour and a shield graphic stamped on the heel counter gives a nod to Captain America, while the tongue has been reimagined to be reminiscent of a piece of Iron Man’s suit of armour. Sidestripes are replaced with Thor’s silver wing, and a brightly coloured outsole nods off Hulk’s signature green and purple tones. The Authentic gets a subtler makeover, showcasing the others such as Black Panther, Black Widow and Spider Man in an allover print that matches a selection of men’s t-shirts, hat, sandal and sock options as well as a special checkered apparel pack just for women.
Despite getting a combined makeover on the Authentic, Black Panther, Hulk, and Spider-Man all get their own respective capsules. Black Panther’s Sk8-Hi takes plenty of references from King T’Challa’s vibranium suit, while the Classic Slip-On displays Hulk’s brute force as his feet burst through the checkerboard pattern. Spider-Man’s abilities are on full display across the Classic Slip-On sneaker and Slide-On sandal. Deadpool makes a surprise appearance, getting his own rendition of the Sk8-Hi in durable black and red leather.
The women of Marvel too get their own ensemble, showcasing upgraded materials, rare patterns, and signature colours across apparel, accessories and footwear. The Classic Slip-Ons tips off to Black Widow with sleek nylon uppers and a beveled outsole in a blacked out colourway, much like her bodysuit. A rubberised Black Widow logo is outlined in red for a subtle contrast and ballistic canvas quarter panels put the finishing touches on this stealthy style. Captain Marvel’s heroic hues are present in the Sk8-Hi with red suede and blue canvas uppers while gold covers the Sidestripe and accents the back-heel counter with a cut-out eight-point star, Captain Marvel’s cherished emblem.
The collection is toddler friendly too, with plenty of apparel and footwear styles such as the Spider-Man Sk8-Hi Zip, Authentic featuring the women of Marvel and Classic Slip-On featuring Baby Groot across the iconic checkerboard motif.
The collection will be available to buy at Vans retail stores and select locations globally from this Friday, 8th of June. Collection worthy?
