Vans x Supreme "Troops of Tomorrow" Chukka

I showed you guys before the Supreme "Troops of Tomorrow" pack, which only consisted of a Sk8 Hi and 2 Chukkas (black/black & orange/black). The shoes are dedicated to the 1982 album by The Exploited, so these shoes are going to have a huge genre of purchasers. I have just seen another sample of a Chukka in black/white which should be dropping with the pack. The writing on the midsole of this pair is a lot different than the pictures that I showed before. There is still no info on when the release date is but keep checking back for more info.





Image from FOOTURAMA

Collete Simpsons Vans Installation

The Simpsons Vans has released in the U.S. already and we have all witnessed the hype or in better words, attention that these shoes have created. Well, Collete is suppose to be releasing there pairs of the Simpsons Vans this week, so if you happen to be in or near Paris, make sure to stop by to cop your pair.

I know this entry isn't totally dedicated to Vans but the Simpsons Vans has had a huge impact on the Vans world. As much as it is hard to fathom the amount the Simpsons Vans are selling and how limited these bad boys are, I have to give it up to all 12 artists, the Simpsons crew and the Vans crew for putting out such an intense line.

Here is something to think about though. If the information straight from Vans and all the stores said that only the 10 stores in the U.S. were getting them and they were limited to 100 pairs of each style, but now places overseas are getting them, what does this mean? Does this mean that there are more than 100 pairs per style? Does this mean that more stores might get them? Who knows, but check this sick display that shows off the shoes and customized Qees by various artists.















Images from guillotine

Vans x Beams x Madsaki

Yes, Beams, the famous Japanese store that always puts out sick Vans has done it again, with Madsaki, who is an artist from Japan, have made a huge collaboration with Vans. The collabo includes a Sk8 Hi and a Slip On with images of a devil riding a bike around the shoe. The shoes also have writing on the front of the midsole that says "Act Local, Think Global", which is a nice touch to the shoe. The pics of the shoes make them hard to tell what material they are or whatever, but they are slated to release around September. Just like any other Beams x Vans collabo, these shoes are going to be hard to come by. Make sure you got connects in Japan for these ones.



Image from mashKULTURE

Vans Vault '07 "Real Deal"

So, just as I said in my previous posts the Vans Vault line should be hitting stores very soon. Well Vans Vault is doing a new pack, which is called "Real Deal". These shoes focus on the simple colors of black and white, and came with various styles. The Prison Issues, Chukka, Sk8 High and Half Cab all make an appearance in this pack. The pack is dedicated to quality, while having very subtle details. Each shoe has red stitching around the heel, with the uppers to be either solid black or solid white. The insole also features a design that is normally seen on totem poles. This pack is suppose to be released in the later half of August.

These shoes are pretty saucy. Very simple colors with a little contrast of red, make these shoes an easy cop. Be on the lookout for these very soon.





















Images from Zozo Town

Vans x Butcher Block Berlin

Butcher Block, is the new Vans flagship store in Berlin. They recently just opened up their store and in commemoration for the grand opening, Vans created a very limited pair of Vans Slip Ons. This Slip On looks pretty ill. Embroidery on the uppers, special logo on the insole and an embroidered Vans logo with a butcher's knife on the heel. I'm sure if any of you guys run into this shoe, picking it up will be first nature.

Here are some pics:









Images from Steven Vogel x Hypebeast

Vans Vault '07

So Syndicates have been releasing and now Vaults are starting to hit shelves. Vans Vault has come again with their vibrant colors and one to none designs and put them on Sk8 His, Chukkas, Eras and Slip Ons. These shoes are suppose to drop this month or next, so start checking out your local Vans Vault dealer to cop your pairs.

Here are some of the ones that are going to be dropping:







Images from Hype Beast

Vans x Tony Alva

Tony Alva? Yes, Tony Alva, one of the original Z-Boys has done a collaboration with Vans. He picked the style of the Mid Skool and has done it right. These shoes have Alva's famous signature on the back of the shoe and come in 4 different colors: red, black, navy and forest green. The shoe looks to be a type of denim material, so clean and a great price.

Here are some pics of the shoes:











If you like em, get em here Vans

Images from Alternative Sneaker & In4mation

For those that missed out...

on the Active "Drop Sneakers Not Bombs" Half Cabs, Active Mailorder has re-upped on them.

Go get em people.



Rifle Green Half Cab



Black Half Cab

Images from Active

Newest Half Cabs

So with all the attention towards Half Cabs lately, Vans came out with 3 colors that set the record straight. Purple, Teal, and Green.

I have seen many people on the boards asking "Where can I get them?" or "How much were they?", etc. etc. I have had the purple and teal pair for a while. Supreme had them around May or so, or whenever Supreme dropped the Joe Cool line. I still have not copped the green pair but if anyone has actual pics of them feel free to send em to me.

Here are some pics and I placed links below the pictures to show where you can get them. Get ready to take out your wallets people.

Crown Purple Half Cabs


Get em here: Urban Outfitters

Lake Blue Half Cabs


Get em here: Active

Pesto/White Half Cabs


Get em here: Active

Looks like there are still good size runs except for the Teal pair. If anyone has additional links to share where to buy them let me know and I will spread the word.

Images from Active

Marc Jacobs x Vans

Marc Jacobs is at it again with another line of his own Vans. Marc Jacobs, world famous clothing and hand bag designer, focused this time with the style of the Slip Ons. This line is actually pretty interesting. Marc Jacobs imitated famous styles of Vans, such as Eras and Old Skools, and designed them on Slip Ons.

There are no official leaked pics of the whole set, but be on the look out for these to start dropping soon.

Here are some pics I gathered from various places of some of the styles:















Images from Complex / MTV Style