the Vans thread...

[Testostyrannosaurus]

Yeah TTS but maybe half up if you're a wide footer. Even with TTS you could make it work, but for me I know I won't be able to wear my cushioned socks with these because of my width. lol

On the fence on copping these, but they’re basically retail in some sizes. Any input on comfort after a few wears?

 

[Testostyrannosaurus]

Yeah TTS but maybe half up if you're a wide footer. Even with TTS you could make it work, but for me I know I won't be able to wear my cushioned socks with these because of my width. lol

Edit: Didn’t mean to double post. Woke up thinking about these lol

 

[Fadakar]

On the fence on copping these, but they’re basically retail in some sizes. Any input on comfort after a few wears?

Ok so after like a dozen wears I wish I went a half up for my wide feet but if you got average width feet I'd bet these fit like gloves. The length is perfect but the materials don't lend to breaking in so for someone like me I start to feel it after like 6 or so hours. They feel like they were made for board feel so cushioning is light, but there's enough that you're never gonna be complaining about your heels aching or anything like that. If you can find the right price they are absolutely worth it, there's really nothing else like them from both brands.

 

[ace]

Shout out to everyone still in here, and Cali in general. Mainstream might have moved on but I still rock my blue/black old skools almost daily. My blue era’s are smoked they’re my favorite shoes with shorts, no socks. Never got down with the slip-ons since I was a kid but I respect them. Still can pull a baddie in my dirty vans so what. One of the only shoes that look cooler beat.

 

[brian8598]

Shout out to everyone still in here, and Cali in general. Mainstream might have moved on but I still rock my blue/black old skools almost daily. My blue era’s are smoked they’re my favorite shoes with shorts, no socks. Never got down with the slip-ons since I was a kid but I respect them. Still can pull a baddie in my dirty vans so what. One of the only shoes that look cooler beat.

Half Cabs and Slip-Ons still heavy for me

 

[taz92]

Did anyone get anything from the Disney collection?

 

[brian8598]

Did anyone get anything from the Disney collection?

I very rarely have much interest in the IP collabs, other than the Simpsons and Spongebob Vault stuff.

Also, RIP Vault in general. Sad to see it go. So many great releases over the last decade or so. Hopefully Vans still involves Taka Hayashi in collections going forward, maybe with the "OTW" stuff they've teased a bit.

 

[ModernMade]

Bought these a few years back off eBay.... thought it was a pretty cool piece. Anyone know anything about it?

 

[B$YO]

I very rarely have much interest in the IP collabs, other than the Simpsons and Spongebob Vault stuff.

Also, RIP Vault in general. Sad to see it go. So many great releases over the last decade or so. Hopefully Vans still involves Taka Hayashi in collections going forward, maybe with the "OTW" stuff they've teased a bit.

Vault is dead!?! I need to get some old schools then…

 

[therealest1]

 

[s dubl]

3 colors dropping tomorrow. Green, white, and black.

 

[picasso swerve]

Dang im a huge ABC fan but never liked mismatched sneakers. The black based (left shoe) is the nicer one.

 

[therealest1]

 

[brian8598]

I dig it. I have no connection with ABC outside of seeing it around, but I like what they did with that kinda Sk8-Hi cut down to a mid. And that creamy color is quite nice.

 

[kungfu koala]

Spoiler

rip chynna

 

[kungfu koala]

how'd I miss these???
Closest thing to them white fog vans.
fog x* is my Grail vans fyi.

 

[nylon]

Vault account no longer active (almost to little or no marketing) and they rebranded.
I suppose for 2024 we'll see.
Their IG is riffed with comments on the recent layoffs...until they locked comments and did mass deleting / blocking.

Anyone know what's the inside scoop?

 

[brian8598]

Vault account no longer active (almost to little or no marketing) and they rebranded.
I suppose for 2024 we'll see.
Their IG is riffed with comments on the recent layoffs...until they locked comments and did mass deleting / blocking.

Anyone know what's the inside scoop?

From what I read, layoffs were pretty widespread at the retail level, stockroom and mid-level retail store management. Definitely a bummer, as a lot of them were long-term employees that had little notice or options other than to take a minimal severance. Family rewards changing/going away with zero notice, and Vault going away or rebranding with no information don't help the seeming instability. But I haven't seen anything about stores closing or major changes to production. Just sad that employees and enthusiasts seem to suffer all the cuts while the general public sees no change.

 

[Arthur Shelby]

Supreme x Vans “Leopard” Collection
Release Date: December 14, 2023

 

[brian8598]

Black Half Cabs are a must. Blue are a maybe. A couple of other good items on Supreme this week as well.

 

[brian8598]

Busted out the last Supreme Half Cabs in honor of me easily copping the new release. Apologies for the double post if you’re also in the Supreme thread. Plenty of sizes still available in all three pairs. I think the orange is going quicker than the others.

 

[brian8598]

If anyone gets their hands on any of the OTW and can compare to Vault, please do. Got a few things on my radar already:

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They have a site up (click here) where you can see some upcoming product and buy some things, and I've seen some items pop up at former Vault retailers. Unfortunately there is almost zero information, as seems to be the case with most recent happenings with Vans.

 

[therealest1]

Anaheim Ducks x Vans

The NHL’s Anaheim Ducks have teamed up with Vans to mark the Ducks' 30th Anniversary season. This collaboration heralds a meeting of two iconic Orange County brands, each with a deep-rooted legacy in their respective fields.

The collection comprises two versions of the Sk8-Hi—Players Edition and Legacy colorways—and a Slip-On in the Wild Wing colorway, each meticulously designed to celebrate the Ducks' storied history and bright future. This collaboration pays a vibrant tribute to the Anaheim Ducks' 30 years of excellence in Orange County, embodying the organization's pride and forward-looking ethos.

These special edition sneakers will be unveiled at the Ducks Team Store in the Honda Center on March 10, coinciding with the Ducks' game against the NY Islanders. The release event will require a game ticket for purchase access. Attendees will be limited to one pair of sneakers each. Any unsold pairs will be available the following day on AnaheimTeamStore.com, making the collection accessible to fans who couldn't attend the game. The collaboration's debut at Honda Center is poised to be an unforgettable event, offering exclusive giveaways and the presence of Vans ambassador Steve Van Doren and skateboarding legend Tony Alva.

The Anaheim Ducks x Vans Collection will release on March 10, 2024, exclusively via the Ducks Team Store at the Honda Center, with leftover pairs being released via anaheimteamstore.com on March 11.

Anaheim Ducks x Vans Sk8-Hi Player's Edition
Color: Black/Yellow-White
Style Code: TBD
Release Date: 03/10/2024
Price: TBD

Anaheim Ducks x Vans Sk8-Hi Legacy
Color: Jade/Plum-Silver
Style Code: TBD
Release Date: 03/10/2024
Price: TBD

Anaheim Ducks x Vans Slip-On Wild Wing
Color: Checkerboard/Orange
Style Code: TBD
Release Date: 03/10/2024
Price: TBD

 

[pipsquick33]

Brusali showcasing my Spring's weekly rotation, one and only Vans in my collection. Never been a fan of waffle outsoles due to high upkeep especially from lol

 

[cs02132]

Have they ever made old skool lows where instead of being checkered black and white it was black and dark grey for example? Just not all black
I assume so but can’t find any