London, UK (Sept. 2 2022) – Vans and renowned skate magazine, Free Skate Mag have teamed up on their first footwear collection, dropping next week.
Anybody with an interest in modern skateboarding will already be well aware of Free magazine, the bi-monthly publication that's been opening minds, kickstarting conversations and questioning conformity across Europe and the world since 2015.
Vans and Free decided to rework two of Free’s favourite past and present silhouettes – the Skate Sid and Skate Half Cab ’92. These two classic Vans Skateboarding styles have been given the Free treatment – with the magazine’s signature red ‘dot’ on the insole and outsole of both shoes and a subtle nod on the Half Cab eyelet. The shoes are given a premium execution with full leather uppers – The Sid in nubuck and the Half Cab in suede and feature the full Vans Skateboarding tech feature set – Duracap for durability, Sickstick Rubber for grip and Pop Cush for impact protection and comfort.
Vans and renowned skate magazine, Free Skate Mag have teamed up on their first footwear collection, dropping next week.
Anybody with an interest in modern skateboarding will already be well aware of Free magazine, the bi-monthly publication that's been opening minds, kickstarting conversations and questioning conformity across Europe and the world since 2015.
Vans and Free decided to rework two of Free’s favourite past and present silhouettes – the Skate Sid and Skate Half Cab ’92. These two classic Vans Skateboarding styles have been given the Free treatment – with the magazine’s signature red ‘dot’ on the insole and outsole of both shoes and a subtle nod on the Half Cab eyelet. The shoes are given a premium execution with full leather uppers – The Sid in nubuck and the Half Cab in suede and feature the full Vans Skateboarding tech feature set – Duracap for durability, Sickstick Rubber for grip and Pop Cush for impact protection and comfort.
Based in New York City, Frog Skateboards is lo-fi and proud, bringing personality and individual flair to skateboarding. Coming together up for a collection that’s both creative and weird in the best way possible, the Vans x Frog Skate Old Skool has been designed for modern skateboarding—with Frog’s unique aesthetic built in.
VANS x FROG SKATEBOARDS - An iconic style engineered specifically for skateboarding, with Frog’s signature style built in.
INCREASED DURABILITY - DURACAP™ reinforced materials, deeper knurl texture on the toe bumpers, and higher sidewall heights provide a more heritage look with increased durability and protection.
FULLY REDESIGNED UPPERS - Reconstructed with a molded heel counter and internal tongue straps for a locked-in fit and more board control.
LEGENDARY GRIP - Our new, proprietary SickStickTM gum rubber compound is our stickiest rubber yet.
POPCUSH CUSHIONING - Our best cushioning and impact protection. POPCUSH™ energy return footbeds protect your feet while helping to lessen leg fatigue for longer skate sessions.
Bringing “Off The Wall” style to Vans classics style, the Mike Gigliotti Towel features allover custom artwork and a fiery hound logo so that you can get from the beach to the streets in style.
• Vans x Mike Gigliotti collection
• 100% cotton
• Allover custom artwork
• 180cm x 100cm
Composition: 100% COTTON
Vans x Mike Gigliotti collection
• Fit Type: Loose Tapered - Loose in the hip and thigh, with a tapered leg and a long rise
• 100% cotton
• Allover custom artwork
• Easy pull-on elastic waist combines comfort with on-trend style
• Embroidered Drop V bartacks reinforce critical stress areas
• V-shaped key loop detail on the right rear waistband
• Flag label sewn internally to the hem seam for added branding when legs are cuffed
• Leg opening: 16.5 inches
Composition: 100% COTTON
This season Vans is excited to bring another collection to life with artist and friend Mike Gigliotti. As the artist of Lotties Skateshop, Mike’s gritty aesthetic, edgy illustrations, and strong ties to skateboarding’s core provided the perfect collaboration.
Bringing “Off The Wall” style to Vans classics style, the Mike Gigliotti Skate Old Skool VCU elevates the iconic Old Skool with a new build and custom artwork. Completely redesigned with skaters in mind, the Skate Old Skool delivers more of what skaters need to enable maximum progression. Features like fully revised suede and canvas uppers, a recut of the DURACAP™ underlay, and SickStick™ rubber outsoles enhance this legendary style while Mike’s graphics spice up the quarters and heels.
The Mike Gigliotti Skate Old Skool VCU gives the look you want with all the performance benefits real skaters demand. Because skate classics are made for skateboarding.
• Vans x Mike Gigliotti collection
• INCREASED DURABILITY - DURACAP™ reinforced materials, deeper knurl texture on the toe bumpers, and higher sidewall heights provide a more heritage look with increased durability and protection.
• FULLY REDESIGNED UPPERS - Reconstructed with a molded heel counter and internal tongue straps for a locked-in fit and more board control.
• LEGENDARY GRIP - Our new, proprietary SickStickTM gum rubber compound is our stickiest rubber yet.
• POPCUSH CUSHIONING - Our best cushioning and impact protection. POPCUSH™ energy return footbeds protect your feet while helping to lessen leg fatigue for longer skate sessions.
This season Vans is excited to bring another collection to life with artist and friend Mike Gigliotti. As the artist of Lotties Skateshop, Mike’s gritty aesthetic, edgy illustrations, and strong ties to skateboarding’s core provided the perfect collaboration.
Bringing “Off The Wall” style to Vans classics style, the Mike Gigliotti Skate Half Cab 92 VCU honors the legendary Half Cab with a new build and a classy navy colorway. Completely redesigned with skaters in mind, the Skate Classics Half Cab 92 delivers more of what skaters need to enable maximum progression. Features like fully revised suede and canvas uppers, a recut of the DURACAP™ underlay, and SickStick™ rubber outsoles enhance this iconic style while Mike’s custom art spices up the heel.
The Mike Gigliotti Skate Half Cab 92 gives the look you want with all the performance benefits real skaters demand. Because skate classics are made for skateboarding.
• Vans x Mike Gigliotti collection
• INCREASED DURABILITY - DURACAP™ reinforced materials, deeper knurl texture on the toe bumpers, and higher sidewall heights provide a more heritage look with increased durability and protection.
• FULLY REDESIGNED UPPERS - Reconstructed with a molded heel counter and internal tongue straps for a locked-in fit and more board control.
• LEGENDARY GRIP - Our new, proprietary SickStickTM gum rubber compound is our stickiest rubber yet.
• POPCUSH CUSHIONING - Our best cushioning and impact protection. POPCUSH™ energy return footbeds protect your feet while helping to lessen leg fatigue for longer skate sessions.
Don’t Ask for the Perfect Combination of Boardfeel and Support. Demand It. For Anthony Van Engelen, “good enough” isn’t good enough—he’s barely satisfied with great. He’d only put his name on the most uncompromising, technically advanced skate shoe we’ve ever made, so you can imagine how demanding the design process was for his signature shoe, the AVE Knit. Featuring combined DURACAP™ and RapidWeld no-sew technology with our LuxLiner™ inner linings for the optimum fit and durability, the AVE Knit is grounded on our new UltimateWaffle™ construction to create the best skate shoe worthy of its name. If it’s good enough for Anthony, you’re going to think it’s pretty great. The AVE is made with leather, mesh textile, and synthetic uppers. • UNRIVALED DURABILITY - Reinforced DURACAP™ underlays and RAPIDWELD™ no-sew construction create durable uppers built to withstand the daily abuse of skateboarding. • SUPERIOR GRIP AND CUSHIONING - UltimateWaffle™ construction creates a combination of superior grip, built-in impact cushioning, and uncompromising support and flex. • LOCKED-IN FIT - The LuxLiner™ tongue and internal liner integration provide the comfortable, locked-in fit that skaters demand. • CLASSIC GUM RUBBER GRIP - The Van Doren™ Gum Rubber Compound, made of a rubber that offers grip and support, is what attracted skaters to Vans in the first place. This is the Sole of Skateboarding.
100% Cotton
Canvas fabric
Center front button closure
Chest and waist wavy patch pockets
Embroidered logo
Wavy back yoke
Sleeve cuffs with button closure
Lovenskate have designed these Skate Slip-Ons, perfect for customising – full white canvas skate classics – literally a blank canvas. The shoes come with a pack of 4 Sharpie pens for customising the shoes and a special edition shoe box that unfolds to reveal stencils and a customisation guide.
…Of course the shoes also look bang as they are, and built to skate…Duracap under the canvas and external rubber ollie pads offer extra durability and POPCUSH footbeds and Sickstick rubber provide the best skate performance. They are finished off with subtle tonal embroidered logo’s and terry towel cuff lining.
Lovenskate have designed these Skate Sk8Hi’s , perfect for customising – full white canvas skate classics – literally a blank canvas. The shoes come with a pack of 4 Sharpie pens for customising the shoes and a special edition shoe box that unfolds to reveal stencils and a customisation guide.
…Of course the shoes also look banging as they are, and they’re built to skate…Duracap under the canvas and external rubber ollie pads offer extra durability and POPCUSH footbeds and Sickstick rubber provide the best skate performance. They are finished off with subtle tonal embroidered logo’s, tonal checker laces and terry towel cuff lining.
Vans and No-Comply have partnered once again with the Daniel Johnston Foundation to pay homage to the life and art of one of the sweetest, most unique voices in modern music. The No- Comply Daniel Johnston Skate Half Cab continues the style’s 30th Anniversary year with features like printed premium leather, translucent waffle tread, a medial patch with No-Comply branding, and Daniel's No-Comply sketch on the sidewall .
Completely redesigned with skaters in mind, the all-new Skate Classics line delivers more of what skaters need to enable maximum progression. Made with a fully revised upper, molded heel counter, locked-in tongue straps, and a recut of the DURACAP™ underlay, the Skate Classics Half Cab offers an essential fit that is more breathable and durable where skaters need it most.
NEW SKATE CLASSICS - An iconic style engineered specifically for skateboarding.
FULLY REVISED UPPERS - Made with sturdy suede and canvas, and featuring locked-in tongue straps and two-part foxing for heightened board contact.
LEGENDARY GRIP - New, proprietary SICKSTICK™ gum rubber compound has been elevated to the next level of grip and durability.
POPCUSH™ CUSHIONING - Vans' standard best-in-class upgrade, the new POPCUSH™ insoles snap back and won’t pack, providing impact protection and custom energy return for any type of skating.
UNRIVALED DURABILITY - Reinforced DURACAP™ underlays built to withstand the daily abuse of skateboarding.
Vans x Krooked Featuring Art By Natas For Ray Barbee Collection
COMFORT - Moisture-wicking interior waffle pattern pulls moisture away from the skin
DURABILITY: CONSTRUCTION - A bound rib collar and reinforced shoulder seams offer durability
DURABILITY: STURDY SPUN YARN - Sturdy Spun yarn provides durability and minimizes shrinking
100% cotton
POLAR SKATE CO. X SUN BUDDIES
Model: Junior Jr.
Colour: Brown Green
Square shaped frame in a watery italian acetate in various tones of green and brown. Polar Skate Co. silver metal logo plaque at the arms. Brown Carl Zeiss lenses with 100% UV protection and a seven bar hinge with visible rivets on the temple. Comes in a luxurious faux leather hard case and paper box. Cleaning cloth included.
Measurements:
Frame width 145 mm
Eye 54 mm
Bridge 21 mm
Temple 135 mm
Made in China
Known for their unexpected guest boards, Krooked teamed up with Vans to deliver on this tradition by bringing in Natas, who holds special meaning with both brands and who served as an inspiration to Ray Barbee during his formative years as a young skateboarder.
A respected artist in the skate community and beyond, Natas tapped into iconic board graphics from the past—Ray’s Ragdoll and Natas’ Panther—updating them with signature Krooked eyes and bringing them to life across these slip on shoes.
The Slip On VCU shoes feature Ray’s Ragdoll on the left and Natas’ Panther on the right, as well as the collection’s namesake debossed on the shoe’s sidewall.
Known for their unexpected guest boards, Krooked teamed up with Vans to deliver on this tradition by bringing in Natas, who holds special meaning with both brands and who served as an inspiration to Ray Barbee during his formative years as a young skateboarder.
A respected artist in the skate community and beyond, Natas tapped into iconic board graphics from the past—Ray’s Ragdoll and Natas’ Panther—updating them with signature Krooked eyes and bringing them to life across these Half Cab shoes.
Leading the Vans x Krooked collection, the Skate Half Cab ’92 VCU features Ray’s Ragdoll on the left and Natas’ Panther on the right, as well as the collection’s namesake debossed on the shoe’s sidewall. This year marks the 30th anniversary of the Vans Half Cab, and the silhouette rightfully takes center stage in this collection, underscoring its undeniable cultural significance and the influence of fellow skateboarding legend Steve Caballero on Ray, Natas, and the entire skate community.
The Carhartt Sweatshirt is constructed from a 13 oz cotton-polyester blend and brushed for extra softness and warmth without losing breathability. This garment features an embroidered Carhartt Script Logo across the front, and has a loose, boxy silhouette
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Model's height is 188 cm and wears size M
loose fit
brushed
script embroidery
The Half Zip Glenwood Sweatshirt is constructed from a midweight, unbrushed cotton-poly blend with a repeat, yarn-dyed stripe motif. Features a half zip closure at collar and is accented with a subtle embroidered 'C' logo on the left chest. Contrast fabric collar, with ribbed cuff and bottom band detailing. Loose fit.
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Model's height is 186 cm and wears size M
loose fit
unbrushed
yarn dyed
personalized slider
logo embroidery
The Hartt Of Soul Pendant is a 925 sterling silver necklace with an engraved graphic on the back and front of the pendant. Includes a 45 cm long chain and branded carry pouch.
Engraved graphic back and front.
Including 45 cm long chain and branded carry pouch.
1.1 x 1.1 x 0.5 cm / 0.4 x 0.4 x 0.2 inch.
The Johnson Pant is a classic chino pant created in a midweight cotton twill, with added stretch, which has been garment dyed. It has a regular fit with a slight taper below the knee, creating a laid-back, relaxed look. Features subtle label detailing on reverse.
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Model's height is 180 cm and wears size 32/32
regular tapered fit, low waist
bartack stitching at vital stress points
real leather square label
leather: faux leather square label
zip fly
The L/S Maynard Shirt is constructed in a midweight cotton twill, which has been treated to give it a worn appearance, and features a vertical stripe print. This item has a curved hem, button-down collar, and single chest pocket.
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Model's height is 186 cm and wears size M
regular fit
allover print
button-down collar
chest pocket
logo embroidery
WIP script label
The Hurst Jacket is constructed from water repellent mechanical stretch ripstop fabric with a mesh lining for breathability. Features adjustable hood, cuffs and bottom band with neoprene details. Front zip closure. This item features both front and back pockets with zip closures, and a reflective Carhartt WIP label.
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Model's height is 180 cm and wears size M
water repellent fabric
mesh lined
adjustable hood, cuffs and bottom band
front pockets with zip closure and side entry
back pocket with zip closure
neoprene detail at cuff and back hem
The Madison Jacket is based on a classic Harrington silhouette. Similar to our Modular Jacket, but featuring an elasticated bottom hem, creating slightly cropped effect. Constructed in our 9oz ‘Questa’ cotton twill, it features subtle branding adding to its refined aesthetic. Standard sizing.
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Model's height is 183 cm and wears size M
100% Cotton 'Questa' Twill, 9 oz
unlined
elasticated cuffs and bottom band
front closure with zip
personalized slider
logo embroidery at chest