Sophnet 16th Year Anniversary Collection

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—01. Alpha Raccoon Fur Lining MA-1.
—02. Vans Cow Hair Leather Slip-ons.

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To celebrate their 16th anniversary, Japanese label Sophnet have partnered with a handful of brands for a special collection this fall. Some of the collaborations are more unexpected than others, as the offering juxtaposes the likes of Stussy, Schott and Vans with Vitamix and Pierre Louis Mascia. The complete range will be released at Sophnet stores on November 2nd.

—Sophnet

Vault by Vans x Wtaps OG Style 36 LX

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—01. A tough choice.

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Vans and Wtaps have been working together for almost a decade and today marks the release of their latest collaborative collection. The eight-piece offering for Fall-Winter '15, produced as part of the footwear brand's Vault line, features two Caballero-inspired versions of the Sk8-Hi and a trio of Era options, influenced by the Japanese school uniform and colour-coded grading system. The highlight, however, is a tonal edition of the low cut Style 36 silhouette, built on a vulcanised rubber sole and rendered in three appealing shades of premium suede.

—Available from Goodhood

Dime Vans Slip-On Pro

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—01. Banana stompers.

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Tomorrow in Montreal’s Plateau neighbourhood Dime will open a pop-up shop in collaboration with Vans to celebrate the release of their Slip-On Pro model. It's the first time the two brands have worked together, and Dime's first foray into footwear. Featuring UltraCush HD Cushioning, Pro Vulc Lite construction and DURACAP reinforcements, the shoe itself is made for performance, but its pared-back aesthetic is sure to be a success on and off the grip tape.

—Available from Dime

Goodhood – Halfway To Crazy

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—01. FPAR, Gosha Rubchinskiy and Vans.

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To highlight their Spring-Summer '15 offerings, Goodhood have produced a men's editorial entitled Halfway To Crazy, featuring FPAR, Gosha Rubchinskiy, Vans, Paul Smith, Norse Projects and Junya Watanabe, to name a few.

—Goodhood

Vans x Gosha Rubchinskiy Printed Slip-On

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—01. Available in Grey and Red.

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This spring Gosha Rubchinskiy releases his second collaboration with Vans, including an Old Skool alongside two colourways of the classic Slip-On. Featuring a canvas upper with a rising sun graphic, the Slip-Ons are a simple but playful interpretation of one of Vans' most iconic models.

—Available from Dover Street Market

Vault by Vans for Engineered Garments

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—01. OG Slip-On LX & OG Authentic LX.

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Yesterday marked the release of Engineered Garments' collaboration with Vault by Vans. The New York based brand made two different models, the OG Authentic LX and the OG Slip-On LX, each taking on their own aesthetic. The capsule collection is likely to sell quickly, as the shoes are well-priced, very wearable and represent the first collaboration between the two brands.

—Available at Nepenthes NY

Vans for Beauty & Youth Harris Tweed Slip-on

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—01. Mismatched slip-ons.

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There are a handful of brands doing great versions of Vans slip-ons this fall. These mismatched Harris Tweed shoes were made for Beauty & Youth in Japan, and are among my favourites.

—Available at Zozo

Vans Vintage Old Skool

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—01. Navy.
—02. Brown.

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This fall Vans have released a couple of vintage-inspired renditions of their classic Old Skool model. The simplicity and colour choices make for a surprisingly refreshing look.

—Available at Nitty Gritty