As an original Z-Boy and co-founder of the Powell-Peralta skate gear company, Stacy Peralta is a name that resonates profoundly within the skateboarding scene. He stands as one of the pioneers of modern skateboarding, and one part of a group of Californian youths that popularised the low-to-the-ground, aggressive form of riding back in the mid 70s.
Before Stacy became one half of the Powell-Peralta establishment in 1978, the man influenced a certain well-known footwear company in creating better shoes that not only had the resilient needed for a competitive skating lifestyle but also exuded spades of stylish street vibes.
Vans, in their desire to design the perfect skateboard-focused sneaker, utilised Stacy’s skate expertise for the creation of the Vans #95, now known as the Era. The first Classic Era shoe birthed through this partnership of sorts became the sneaker of choice for a generation of skateboarders.
Incorporating the colourways reminiscent of the original Vans #95, the Era Pro ’76 honours the impact the Z-Boy had in creating a much beloved skateboard shoe. The navy blue and red pair includes suede uppers and original rubber waffle outsoles, blending together new functionality with the timelessness of the first Vans “Off The Wall” skate shoe.
If wearing a reinvented Vans #95 is appealing to you, the ’76 is surely a must-have pair.
