#strictlyvans

[strictlywaffles]

Coming in hot from @ghostly! Two awesome takes on the classic Sk8 Hi and Slip On with all over Ghostly logo print. These slips are a must cop! Dropping 01 October at fine stockists like @todayclothing, @blends, and @need. Spooky season is almost here! 👻 #StrictlyWaffles #Vans #vansxghostly ____________________ #since66 #strictlyvans #underthepalms #otws #offthewall #vans #Vans66 #vanscollector #vanshead #wheremyvansgo #vanslife #wdywt #sneakers #theauthenticera #igsneakercommunity #waffleloversclub #somedaysiminmyvans #myvanspic https://www.instagram.com/p/B2e9dLiAhXX/?igshid=1nk6pin38pqg1

[tmrsnvans]

Vans x Supreme x Comme des Garçon - Era

[vansnl]

VANS on the beach VAULT SLIP-ON CAP LX Marshmallow true white #vansvault #vansoffthewall #offthewall #myvanspic #myvans #vansskate #vansslipon #vanshead #vanslife #vansfamily #vans66 #vansforfans #strictlyvans #strictlyvault #strictlywaffles #underthepalms #atthebeach #365daysofvans #vansnl #vansshoes #vanscollector #instavans #underthepalms #vansfiles #vanscutandpaste #vanseurope #vansaddict #waffleheadmy (bij Plage du Fort de Bregançon) https://www.instagram.com/p/B3UWfZCIGPU/?igshid=yoe1zxtcb2zh

[robxhelm]

Did a bit of DIY on these Dane Reynolds Style 36s. Much better without the midsole print imo #strictlyvans #strictlywaffles #underthepalms (at Monton)

[kovkou]

PATTA ON FIRE!

_en A collaboration between Vans and the legendary Amsterdam (and London) based store, Patta, is always one of the most significant events in the sneakers world. After the first collab, which was on the Old Skool with Beams and therefore Japan Only, a black and white version of the Old Skool in a similar execution came at the beginning of this year’s summer. For the second drop of the year, Patta took on the Sk8-Hi and after quite a bit, they have brought perhaps their best collab to date.

Historically, the Amsterdam-based Patta had a great influence on forming the global sneaker scene. However, I felt like their recent sneaker collaborations were weaker than those on the apparel. With this Sk8-Hi release, I believe that things are getting better again as the collaboration is not just about the Patta logo (in different sizes). Someone properly thought this product through and pitched it to have a story behind it. I guess Patta got me back in by this move.

In the Netherlands (and in London), it rains a lot and often. Even though it wasn’t declared officially, looking at the materials, details and the two colorways, it is pretty clear where the inspiration comes from. And that’s a fantastic thing. I was really scared that a Sk8-Hi with the Patta logo on the side was coming, but we’ve got a very sophisticated product instead which has depth and is relevant to its place of origin.

Both the shoes sport a black sole with three Patta Script logos on the outer side. One of the colorways is Langoustine, the other is Hydro. The material used on the tip and heel is suede, the sides are, on the other hand, made of premium ripstop and the sidestripe is made of white leather per usual, which contrasts the combination. Providing the final touch are the laces with “Team Patta” sign and the alternative closure system, which is optional and is represented by a lace lock with “P” on in.

You can get your hands on the product on Saturday, December 2, in-store in the Amsterdam or London Patta locations. Online release, that Patta finally managed to enhance, will launch on Monday, December 4. Good luck!

//text by Tomsh //pics by Kovkou & Tomsh

_cz Spolupráce mezi Vans a legendárním amsterdamským (a londýnským) obchodem Patta je jednou z nejvýznamnějších ve sneakers světě. Po první collabu, který bylo na Old Skoolu s Beams, a tudíž Japan only, přišla letos začátkem léta černá a bílá varianta Old Skoolu v podobným provedení. Pro druhý letošní drop se pustila Patta do Sk8-Hi a je to po delší době asi to nejlepší ze všech collabs, s čím přišli. Amsterdamská Patta má historicky velký vliv na formování sneakers scény napříč celým světem. Upřímně mi ale v posledních několika sezónách jejich collabs na botách přišly slabší než na apparelu. S releasem Vans Sk8-Hi se to, věřím, otáčí k lepšímu, protože tohle collabo není jen o logu Patta (v různé velikosti). Nad tímhle produktem někdo hodně přemýšlel a ladil ho tak, aby měl za sebou příběh. A tím si mě Patta získala zase zpátky. V Nizozemsku (i v Londýně) prší, hodně a často. A ač to zůstává nevyřčeno, vzhledem k materiálům, detailů a dvěma colorways, je celkem jasné, odkud vítra vane. A je to strašně dobře. Bál jsem se, že přijde Sk8-Hi s Patta logem přes bok, místo toho jsme dostali sofistikovaný produkt, který má hloubku a relevanci k místu, kde vznikal.

Obě boty mají černou podrážku s třemi Patta Script logy na vnější straně, jedna cw je Langoustine a druhá Hydro. Materiál byl použit na špičku a patu semiš, boky jsou však z prémiového ripstopu a sidestripe je klasicky z bílé kůže, což dodává celé kombinaci na kontrastu. Vše doplňují černé tkaničky s nápisem Team Patta a alternative closure systém, který je optional a jedná se o lace lock s P navrchu.

K produktu se můžete dostat v sobotu 2. prosince in-store v obchodech v Amsterdamu nebo v Londýně. Online prodej, který už Patta docela vychytala, bude spuštěn v pondělí 4. prosince. Good luck!

//text by Tomsh //pics by Kovkou & Tomsh

[djguamstyles]

Sneak preview of the @pacsun x @vans installation at @complexcon that I am fortunate to be invited to. If you're not waiting in any lines, come chop it up with me about Vans 😎. #pacsun #complexcon2019 #complexcon #vans #waffleheads #underthepalms #strictlyvans #vansfans #vanscollector (at ComplexCon) https://www.instagram.com/p/B4WWbDPgDmq/?igshid=smj68owas992

[enforcechicago-blog]

Day 23 of #31daysofvans and I'm rocking the Rowan Zorilla Old Skool Pro in that crispy white/off white checker. I love all the details on these guys, and I'm glad I doubled up. #underthepalms #strictlywaffles #strictlyvans

[jbeast501]

@kryshellagoes in Vans x Taka Hayashi No Skool 2 Mid Vulc #Vans #VansOriginal #VansVault #VansSyndicate #TakaHayashi #UnderThePalms #StrictlyVans #StrictlyWaffles #TheShoeGame #Highsnobiety #HSKicks #Hypebeast #HypebeastKicks #Complex #ComplexKicks #ModernNotoriety #SoleWatch #NiceKicks #LoveForMyKicks #NiceKicks #SoleCollector #SoleToday #HBOutThere #HypeAF #GotKicksDifferentColors #VegasSneakerHeads https://www.instagram.com/p/Bt2MCbtHrhp/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=bweifucvg7ls

[corazondeleonhn]

#Repost @iamrocketkyle • • • • • • Cincinnati Happy #vanscheckerboardday! It’s super rad that @vans is starting this and promoting @imaginationfdn! I got my first pair of checkered Vans way back in the day cuz I’m a ska nerd and had to have a pair, of course! From there, I became a collector and have met so many rad people through these communities of music and Vans fans! To me, checkerboard is a symbol of creativity, community and unity. We’re all different but we come together to make a beautiful pattern of radness! ⬜️⬛️⬜️⬛️⬜️⬛️ ⬛️⬜️⬛️⬜️⬛️⬜️ #vans #vansvault #vansanaheim #vansauthentic #underthepalms #strictlywaffles #strictlyvans #underthepalmsmy #wheremyvansgo #vssl #oldskoolpro #vansoldskoolpro #jazzstripe #getyourvansathotrod #wafflesole #wafflesoul #wafflehead #waffleheads #vansfamily #imagination #creativity #community #unity #radness #ska #punk #vansfiles https://www.instagram.com/p/B5TGq_gj-Z5/?igshid=nblkf5mw46rv

[wescalifa]

It's that simple👌 Golden Brown #vansvault Slip ons #31daysofVans #V31 ______________________________ #vans #vanscollector #vansnerd #checkeredvans #v31 #underthepalms #underthepalmsmy #strictlywaffles #strictlyvans #hypefeet #wheremyvansgo #vansfiles #myvans #myvanspic #wafflesole #fearofgod #waffleloversclub #wafflesoul #sliponvans #nicekics #fogvans #outfitgrid #vansfans #vansforfans #vansoldskool #labron #simplefits (at Charlotte, North Carolina)

[razothebarber]

Back like I lived on Baldwin Ave... same guy.. just older.. • • ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ #vans #dickiesoriginal #artlaboesundays #ofotd #sundays #vansauthentic #vansclassic #memoriesofelmonte #mensfashion #menstyle #notamodel #tattoo #throwbackonasunday #sunday #dontjudgeme #strictlyvans #barber

[strictlywaffles]

It’s time to kick off #31DAYSOFVANS !!First up! These custom, indigo hand dyed @vans Sk8-Hi from @feuh.feuh are looking as crisp as that selvedge! Digging that geometric pattern on the foxing too! 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻 #StrictlyWaffles . . . . . #since66 #strictlyvans #underthepalms #otws #offthewall #vans #Vans66 #vanscollector #vanshead #wheremyvansgo #vanslife #wdywt #sneakers #theauthenticera #igsneakercommunity #waffleloversclub #somedaysiminmyvans #myvanspic https://www.instagram.com/p/BzYPLhZAgvK/?igshid=10cainrdfy0ta

[tmrsnvans]

Vans Vault x Our Legacy - Sk8 Mid Pro ‘91 LX - Black

[vansnl]

VANS SK8-HI Dark blue / Neo red #vans #vansoffthewall #vansskate #vanssk8hi #sk8hi #vans66 #underthepalms #myvanspic #myvans #strictlyvans #strictlywaffles #vansnl #vansfamily #vanshead #vanslife #vansaddict #vansotw #31daysofvans #365daysofvans #vansshoes #offthewall #vansforfans #vansmen #vanscollector #vansurban #instavans https://www.instagram.com/p/BzD4VP5i8MN/?igshid=zou9sa8bar06

[robxhelm]

Finally got hold of my favourite shoe of all time ever! #strictlyvans #strictlywaffles #underthepalms (at City of Salford)

[kovkou]

YANKEES VS. DODGERS

_en It’s not that long since the Opening Day of the new Major League Baseball season took place. The first games are always accompanied by high fans turnout and special events. One of those related to the sneakers community was, similarly to the previous year, the release of the Vans x MLB collection featuring selected teams.

To get the history in tact first, one of the best creations Vans has ever produced in collaboration with MLB was the Opening Day pack under Vault in 2010. Selected stores in various cities were offering the shoes and the jersey of their home team on that day. Unfortunately, the quantities were limited to 12 pairs per one team. Nowadays, they still occasionally pop up somewhere and their resell price is around 1000 dollars for the complete pack.

However, last year we were presented with a much more obtainable release brought by the collaboration of Vans and MLB. The silhouettes in question were the Authentic and Sk8-Hi in team colors of the Yankees, Mets, Dodgers, Cubs, Padres, Giants, Astros or Red Sox. The release was obviously limited to the US market, but it was possible or still is to get some of the pairs outside of Vans.com, whether on the MLB website or stores shipping outside the US.

This year, the number of teams was slightly reduced, the colorways changed a bit and the Old School model was added to the silhouettes’ palette. You can also find the team colors in Vans Customs and the execution is in GR quality with the prices set accordingly. Apart from the team branding on the shoe’s surface which is made of canvas, the MLB logo is placed on the insole right next to the Vans one inside the shoe. Of course, the product still remains US only. This year’s release is not available on mlb.com, however you can buy it on vans.com or in verified stores such as Undefeated.

//article by Tomsh //pics by Kovkou, Tomsh and Johannka

_cz Není to tak dlouho, co proběhl Opening Day nové sezóny Major League Baseball. První zápasy vždy provází vysoká návštěvnost a speciální eventy. A jedním z těch, co se týkají sneaker komunity, byl stejně jako v loňském roce release Vans x MLB kolekce pro vybrané teamy.

Abychom se odrazili trochu od historie. Jedním z nejlepších počinů, jaký kdy Vans ve spolupráci s MLB udělal, byl Opening Day pack ve Vault kolekci v roce 2010. Vybrané obchody v jednotlivých městech měly ten den v nabídce boty plus dres jejich domácího teamu. Bohužel, počet kusů byl limitován na 12 pro jeden team. Občas někde vyskočí a resell se pohybuje kolem 1,000 dolarů za kompletní pack.

V loňském roce jsme se dočkali daleko dostupnějšího releasu, který vzešel ze spolupráce Vans a MLB. Jednalo se o Authentic a Sk8-Hi v barvách Yankees, Mets, Dodgers, Cubs, Padres, Giants, Astros či Red Sox. Samozřejmě, release byl limitován na US trh, ale dali či některé se ještě dají sehnat mimo Vans.com, ať už na webu MLB nebo na storech shippujících mimo US.

V letošním roce je týmů o pár méně, trošku se proměnily colorways nebo změnily siluety, ke kterým přibyl Old Skool. Teamové barvy naleznete i ve Vans Customs a provedení je v GR kvalitě, čemuž odpovídá i cena. Mimo teamového brandingu na povrchu boty, který je tvořen canvasem, je unvnitř boty na vložce vedle loga Vans i logo MLB. Samozřejmě stále platí, že produkt je US only. Letošní release není dostupný na mlb.com, dá se však sehnat na vans.com nebo na prověřených storech jako Undefeated atd.

//text Tomsh //fotky Kovkou, Tomsh a Johannka