Footwear
Converse Skateboarding CTS MID UK
In collaboration with filmmaker Neil Chester, Converse and its skateboarding division release a UK exclusive dubbed the CTS MID UK. This ankle-supporting sneaker is coated in a deep navy suede, with subtle details including metal eyelets, a white vulcanized sole, a padded tongue and collar, and a Union Jack branded lobster on a woven patch [...]
Vans OTW 2012 Fall Alomar July Releases
Clearly inspired by the classic Chukka silhouette, the Alomar is a sleeker more stylish modern high-top shoe that satisfies both skate and street fashion. Using luxurious suede blend uppers against all-white stitch-reinforced waffle soles, Vans presents the shoe in two fresh colorways: (Washed Suede) Blues and Mocha Bisque. These will be available at worldwide Vans OTW retailers [...]
Converse 2012 Fall Chuck Taylor All Star Footwear Collection
The unveiling of the Fall 2012 Chuck Taylor All Star Footwear collection from Converse brings with it new seasonal colors and modernized boot silhouettes that feature winter-ready materials – as well as the new Gorillaz collection which pays homage to the group’s most notable characters. The All Star Side Zip gets revamped with exposed bright [...]
Vans OTW 2012 Fall Ludlow Collection
Vans OTW continues the rollout of one of its staple silhouettes, the Ludlow for Fall 2012. The pairs this time take on a decidedly more seasonal approach with an amalgam of weighty uppers, textured suede and tweed. Offered in a trio, the three-pack is set atop a stitch-down cupsole and an EVA midsole. Despite the heavier textiles and materials, [...]
Converse First String 2012 Spring/Summer Chuck Taylor All Star Collection
In time for the Summer season, Converse First String introduces another Chuck Taylor All Star to its premium First String lineup. Taking inspiration from traditional sportswear and adding Converse’s very own contemporary subtleties, the iconic Chuck Taylor upper receives a makeover using a light mixture of jersey fabric and nylon. The jersey textile is purposely lined so that the [...]
Vans California LP Slip-On CA
California lifestyle staple Vans introduces its LP Slip-On CA for summer. The classic low-top style from Vans receives a a facelift with this release, offering a playful washed camouflage colorway in combination with a grey backdrop. Truly allowing this sneaker to stand out from other slip-ons is the espadrille detailing added to the midsole. Along [...]
Vans Vault 2012 Sk8-Hi Notchback LX
For Spring/Summer 2012, Vans Vault introduces its latest Sk8-Hi iteration aptly titled the Notchback LX. While the Sk8-Hi has been a major player within the lifestyle brand’s footwear segment for many years now, the latest model takes a decidedly different approach to the classic with a concave rear padded ankle panel. Offered in two colorways, the Sk8-Hi [...]
CONS Trapasso Pro II
Upcoming from CONS is Trapasso Pro II shoe; a signature design presented alongside Converse Skate Ambassador Nick Trapasso. Integrating memory foam into the construction, the shoe offers a customized fit while adhering to Converse skateboarding’s “Engineered for Destruction” maxim. Two colorways are currently set to release including grey/white and black/blue editions, with the inclusion of a traction [...]
Vans OTW 2012 Fall Ludlow Decon
Following this spring’s debut of the minimalist silhouette, the Vans OTW Ludlow Decon is set for a return this fall. Opting for washed suede this time around instead of full-grain leather, the slim and deconstructed low-top comes sans lining with a molded polyurethane insole and stitched-down cupsole for comfort and cushioning. Black and Bungee variations of the [...]
Vans Syndicate x Streetmachine 2012 Summer Old Skool Pack
Vans Syndicate presents a look at its latest collaboration, this time teaming up with Copenhagen skateboarding giant Streetmachine for three versions of the classic Old Skool. Inspired by three of Copenhagen’s most iconic skate spots, the pack pays homage to the seaside blocks, ledges and stairs of Amager Beach Park; the legendary Wonderland Bowl and counter-culture of Christiania [...]









