News — Vans

What started as a skate video project among friends to showcase their hometown spots, has evolved into a globally-recognized brand that is still grounded in having fun, being different, and staying true to the core of skateboarding. Vans has partnered once again with Montreal-based skateboarding brand Dime, this time delivering a beast of a Half Cab Pro as part of an exclusive collaboration set to hit select skate retailers on October 24, 2020. Focused on simple, classic lines, the Vans x Dime exclusive Half Cab Pro takes a somewhat off-beat approach to a Vans silhouette that emanates historical skate influence...

  The limited-edition collection includes the Sk8-Hi Pro LTD in blue/black featuring faded zine art in the quarter, pin-line flames on the sole, and a tonal “Grip Tape is $5 Dipshit” scribbled on the Sidestripe — a Lotties’ signature and a sentiment that every skateshop employee can relate to, Mike adds. “The shoe reminded me of old Ray Barbee footage,” he said, and combines classic colors with Lotties art to arrive at a truly unique aesthetic.   His vision comes to life across the Era Pro LTD in red/military, based on a pair of Vans from the ‘80s, as well...

Founded on creative self-expression, Vans leans into Jerry’s mind-melting world of Sci-Fi and the places and eras in which he draws inspiration, recently captured in a short film following his creative process, and our latest limited-edition collection, Vans LTD x Sci-Fi Fantasy. The collection leads with a two-tone Sk8-Hi Pro that takes direction from a pair of vintage shoes, reflected in the modern execution of retro colorways. Sci-Fi’s “X” logo —a nod to the brand’s affinity for ‘90s digital tech designs — appears on the quarter of the shoe, as well as across a jersey and hat in the collection....