The ComfyCush Innovated Vans as a whole. Providing skaters with better cushioning was just an all-round better improvement, and it seems like a long time coming till another new innovation pops-up. Until Vans decided to add another midsole to the silhouette. In a bid to add another level of comfort, the brand has decided to… Read more »
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Nike Is Re-Releasing The Ever Popular Dunk “Viotech”
A Legend Returns During the days when skateboarding culture was on the rise, Nike gave the equivalent of carte blanche for its Japanese branch under the Co.Jp (Concept Japan) division that birthed numerous unique colourways for the Dunks, and one of the most highly coveted ones is the multi-coloured “Viotech” which features a rare, vibrant… Read more »
Anthony Van Engelen Receives The Most Technologically Advanced Vans Sneaker Yet: The AVE Pro
Don’t fix what’s not broke. Vans knows this particularly well, having its design unchanged for a very long time, yet still looks very relevant to this day. So it’s only a matter of time till an update is needed, and they finally got together and piled on the latest tech in their inventory to commemorate… Read more »
The Nike SB X Air Jordan 1 Low “UNC” Drops This Weekend
Rather than having anything to do with Michael Jordan, this shoe’s story is told from the perspective of a skater, more specifically, Eric Koston, and to properly tell that story, we have to go all the way back to when Koston was a wee teenager who idolised more veteran skaters than him. Before the existence… Read more »
Vans Pays Homage To BMX Culture With New Anniversary Collection
Vans doesn’t only have its hands in just skateboarding, but also in other areas such as BMX, subsequently becoming the first brand to do so to support the sport officially. Much like skating, BMX too has had its significant impact on youth culture, and while arguably not as mainstream as the former, provided another alternative… Read more »
Vans Teases Its Latest Collaboration With Harry Potter
Which House Are You Reppin’? After a little bit of teasers here and there, Vans have finally released the official pictures of their new collaboration with the Harry Potter series, mainly featuring silhouettes bearing the styles and insignia of the 4 houses from the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Silhouettes include a Sk8-Hi for… Read more »
Nike “Walks The Dog” With Its Latest 420 SB Dunk High Pro
Nike’s contribution to the 4/20 culture has always been an interesting one, more so given the treasure trove of references from lingo, slang, and strain type from different types of weed to pull out from. Last year, we had the ‘White Widow,’ an ultra fuzzy iteration referencing the strain, the ‘Ceech and Chong,’ whereby cutting… Read more »
Does Your Vans Come With A Chair?
Well Now It Does Heritage. Often a reason for celebration in commemorating how brands have shaped their niche in the scene. Now, two Californian natives have come together to celebrate such an achievement, by bundling a chair together with a pair of shoes. Presenting Vans’ first ever collaboration with Modernica, comprising of Modernica’s signature compressed… Read more »
Vans Patches Up Two Models With New Patchwork Pack
Probably The Brand’s Best 2019 Release Yet It seems like Vans is off to a strong start for 2019, and it enters the Year Of The Pig with this collection, aptly named the ‘Patchwork Pack.’ Concept wise, is somewhat similar to the ‘Cut n Paste’ pack that appeared some time last year, but the patchwork… Read more »