First rumored to be a surprise collaboration with Virgil Abloh, the deconstructed efforts by Vans’ own design team has surely garnered some well-deserved buzz from fashion enthusiasts and sneakerheads alike. Deconstructed in its overall appearance the pack first introduced a fused Vans SK8-HI Womens as well as an accompanying Slip-On, innovating on everything the label has done thus far. Usually a laceless affair, this unique fusion of the more casual silhouette with the intricate Old Skool is set to return once again in different color options.
Berkeley, California’s Bows And Arrows, who opted to work on the Vans SK8-HI Mens. The shoe’s main design detail jumps out at you upon first glance, as not one but three layered Vans jazz stripes dressed in vibrant blue, red, and yellow pop off the simple black leather upper. White contrast stitching is used on all the shoe’s seams for a little extra flair, and a brightly colored outsole corresponds with the upper’s special detailing. Finishing touches are then provided by a small Bows And Arrows tag on the tongue and a special alternate pair of branded B&A laces — perfect if you want to go full-on maximalist with your kicks.
Boasting a very on-trend aesthetic, the Vans SK8-HI Best Price “Deconstructed” is easily one of the skate brand’s most revered in-line creations in recent memory. Bearing a similar aesthetic to many popular footwear creations in today’s market, this iconic Vans staple boasts exposed stitching, a broken-a part midsole unit, and an overlaying piece of fabric cheekily peaking over that aforementioned unit toward its heel. Now, the adored motif is set to work in conjunction with one of the most iconic parts of Vans’ iconic lore – checkerboard. Both the left and right sneaker boast black and white checkerboard on their medial sides, with a small round hit of that same pattern appearing on each midsole.
Legendary Japanese brand Mastermind and Vans have enjoyed a fruitful long-term partnership. Known for their black-and-white colorblocking/signature skull-and-crossbones motif, Mastermind has lent their instantly recognizable touch to seemingly every silhouette in the extensive tome of Vans SK8-HI For Sale. Now, the two are joining forces again for a new take on the beloved Vans SK8-HI Buy Online. The shoe’s standard upper color scheme remains intact, but Mastermind’s added a plentiful helping of alternate details — as both the lateral and medial sides are swathed in an all-over skull print, and the heel features a zipper for easy on/easy off. The lower half adds further to the two-tone contrast, with a stark white toe cap arriving in front of a black midsole that boasts embossed Mastermind text detailing. A white outsole then arrives to complete the look.