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More Vans Samples

So I was hit with a message from one of the readers and he hooked me up with some sample pics of some Vans that are suppose to be dropping. No word on when a potential release date is, but some of these pairs are just some hot shoes to look at.

First up is another pair of W)Taps samples. Looks like Vans has a lot ahead of them with W)Taps.



Here are some other samples. Some noted ones that look to be promising are the Moutain Editions, Orange and the Purple & Black Half Cabs and the Iron Maiden IIs.











Images via Willy's Workshop but huge thanks to nattydreadz for the email.

Vans x Motorhead

Yet, another Vans collaboration to hit shelves soon. However this time around it is a collaboration with Motorhead, which is Geoff Rowley's favorite band. This collaboration features the Geoff Rowley classic model and the Geoff Rowley Squares model with the Motorhead graphic on the side panel of the shoe. The shoes will also come with special edition Motorhead laces.

The 1st pair of shoes was released in Spring '07 and now the second shoe is part of the Fall '07 collection, so be on the lookout for these.





Images via High Snobiety

W)Taps Vans Samples

So, I heard from a friend that he heard from a friend that Vans is going to be dropping more W)Taps Vans. So I tried to do my research and search around for some pics and this is all I could find. Since they are being pictured with the Mr. Cartoon Sk8 Highs, hopefully they should drop in the Fall.

If you guys have any other info be sure to e-mail ( rvillaruz@gmail.com ) it to me so that I can post it up on the blog.





Images via Mis Zapas

Detailed Vans 50-50 Half Cab Pics

So just like I told all of you before, 50-50 is releasing a pair of Half Cabs in commemoration of their 10th anniversary. As you all should know this pair of Half Cabs is releasing on August 24th at the world famous 50-50 skateboard shop over in the UK. If you aren't around the United Kingdom, you better make some connects out there or hope for the best that a pair pops up on illustrious and wonderful site with auctions.

Well there are only going to be 197 pairs of these bad boys that are releasing. These pictures are the final product of the pictures we saw before. The shoes look to be suede all over, with the 50-50 logo on the back heel of the shoe and the insole. The final blue is a lot different that the pictures we saw of the first sample, but nonetheless this pair of Half Cabs are fire.





Images via Crooked Tongue

Vans "Money" Sk8 Hi

Vans has been coming out with some insane prints of shoes and this falls directly under that category. Vans created a special "Money" edition for their Sk8 Hi model. Vans did these shoes with full grain, green leather all over the shoe and with dollar signs covering the inner lining of the shoe. Pretty innovative design on the inner but the "Money" edition Sk8 Hi will be pretty affordable at roughly $65 for a pair. These should be at your local Vans retailers very soon.







Images from The Shoe Game

Vans x Thrasher "Skater of the Year" Pack

Vans and Thrasher are such a good combination in the skateboarding world, you can basically compare them to peanut butter and jelly. Both brands have decided to release a pack to the Skate of the Year Award, which Thrasher has been handing out for the past 17 years. Vans has 3 pro riders who have gotten the Skater of the Year Award since Thrasher has been handing them out. Geoff Rowley, Tony Trujillo and John Cardiel all got to receive this infamous award.

The Vans x Thrasher "Skater of The Year" Pack features the styles of a TNT III Slip On, Old School and Squares. Each shoe is a customized version of each rider's own pro shoe, two all over print shirts and two trucker hats. This collaboration is set to hit stores in Fall '07.



Image from High Snobiety

Vans "Paint Drip Slip" Sk8 Hi

Here is another Sk8 Hi that dropped over in Japan. If you think that we get good Vans, think again. Japan has this whole game on lock. The design on this shoe is crazy. White paint drops all around the shoe, black canvas (or suede) uppers and white stitching all around. The inner lining of the shoe is multi-colored with paint drops as well. This shoe, or rather I should say piece of art, is one very unique design.

If you know whats up in Japanese or have connects out there, cop em HERE







Images from High Snobiety

Vans x Anti Hero / Alien Workshop / Baker

For Fall 2007, Vans is working with 3 huge board companies that represent what skateboarding and Vans is all about. Anti Hero, Alien Workshop and Baker were the 3 chosen companies for this project. Vans designed these shoes with various pro riders in order to develop a package of shoes that salutes these companies on what they have done for skateboarding.

The pack includes a DD66, AV Era, TNT II and a TNT II Mid. Be on the lookout for these because they should be dropping at your local skate shops very soon.



Image from High Snobiety

Go get em...

W)Taps & Rad Syndicate Vans have dropped. Check your local Syndicate shops for them.

If you anyone needs help copping em let me know.

More Marc Jacobs Slip Ons

So, Marc Jacobs is dropping more and more Slip Ons. The word is that Marc Jacobs is going to drop Slip Ons every so often. So be on the lookout for them to drop at your local Marc Jacobs store.

Here are a couple more pictures of some of the Slip Ons that are dropping. I will keep the blog updated if Marc Jacobs gets a new stock.













Images from Sneaker Freaker

Vans x Supreme x Neighborhood "Troops of Tomorrow"

NEIGHBORHOOD?!?!?!?!?

Yes, Neighborhood is part of one of the craziest collabo Vans ever. The shoes that we saw before were only labeled as Vans x Supreme, but now Neighborhood has hoped on these pair of shoes.

Secret Base has reported that Supreme will be the only store to stock the Red model, Neighborhood will be the only store to stock the Black model and the White model will be shared between both stores. Word is that the Sk8 Highs will be around $152 USD and the Chukkas should be around $143 USD. There is no release date yet but this release is going to be pretty crazy.

I personally like the final shoe. I like the writing on the logo better that the first pair of samples that we saw. This release is going to be crazy. Supreme and Neighborhood are two of the hottest brands out to date. Just think of the Neighborhood x Supreme release. Just a little insight on how hot these kicks are going to be.

Check the final pics.




Image from Secret Base

Vans x Hosoi Part II

It's been a while, but there is no better way to come back with some exciting news. Vans dropped the Christian Hosoi Sk8 Hi retro model about a year ago. As it is already known, Christian Hosoi is one of the most famous legendary skateboarders of his time, who got caught into drugs and eventually got locked up.

Christian Hosoi turned his life around and created Hosoi Skateboards, which it's legendary logo is the rising sun. This new pair of Sk8 His that is suppose to drop is another perspective of his legendary rising son. The first pair of Hosois sold out instantly at numerous stores and I don't doubt that this pair will do the exact same. The word on release date is around Spring '08.

Check out the Hosoi Part II.



Image from NikeSB.org

If You Love Basketball...

check this out...

K Luvs This Game

I'm a huge basketball fan...and this blog happens to be pretty damn funny.

On a side note W/Taps Vans have started to drop already. I have seen people post the Sk8 His. So be on the lookout for these at your local syndicate shops.

I'm Happy...

on this little pickup the mailman dropped off today. I passed on these when they were all over stores and I really regretted it. I finally found my size for pretty cheap and all I can say is "Why did I ever pass on these?!?!?!?".

Nonetheless straight FIRE!

Vans "Hippie" Pack

We have seen Vans do a lot of different packs of shoes and yet Vans has come out with another pack. This new pack is dedicated to the Hippies of the 60s. The "Hippie" pack features a psychedelic, peace & love, floral and very loud colored print all around the shoe. In remembrance of the Hippie movement, Vans threw all these prints on a Slip On and a Prison Issue. It is rumored that there will be more styles of shoes that this print will be available on.

These should be available at your local Vans spots so go check em out.



Image from Kick Fiend

Vans x New Era

Yes, Vans has stepped over into the New Era game. New Era has been HUGE lately, and I guess it was inevitable that Vans was going to do their own.

Vans did 2 styles, a flannel print with the Vans logo embroidered on the back and a royal blue one with the "Vans Off The Wall" logo with 3D embroidery on the front.

You can cop these hats at Kickback Berlin but be on the lookout for these at your local store, because I am sure they should be dropping anytime soon.



Image from Kickback Berlin