The Return Of The Speckled Vans...
In 2009 we saw the collaboration of Supreme vs Vans producing two designs of speckled print sneaks. The collaboration featured the Vans Half Cab and Era styles, both with speckled canvas uppers, leather lining and insoles. As seen in the pics below, the styles came in four colours, all of which getting a lot of love by sneaker bloggers.
In 2010/2011 Los Angeles streetwear label XLarge teamed up with both Vans + New Era, in anticipation of their 20th Anniversary celebrations. This resulted in the production of a speckled combo, with New Era's LA snapback and Vans Era sneaks. As seen below the two items main feature is the multi-coloured speckled print.
2012 With the success of the previous two campaigns, it seems Vans have taken the initiative and released their own speckled tri-pack, no collaborations this time. The speckled pack this time takes on the classic, fans-favourite Vans Authentic style. Over the many years of Vans Authentic's there have certainly been some very dodgy designs, but in my opinion this is definitely one of the better ones. Unfortunately the tri-pack's release next month is going to be exclusive to Japan for the equivalent price of $72 or around £50.. But depending on their success they should be seen in UK and US stores soon.. Keep you Posted.
Worth a trip to Japan?? Maybe not, but fingers crossed, we will see them hitting some online UK sites soon.
Woooooooow!...... Excellent shoe i like so much i love this color and model.
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