Vans Sk8-Hi Decostructs

Recently, we’ve gotten some good looks at how the Vans team has drawn from and applied certain cultural influences to its shoe line. Here’s some more. After last year’s successful collaboration between Vans and Japan’s FLAUGE, the Deconstruct Vans Sk8-Hi returns in burgundy, black, and grey. As one might be able to deduce from the sneaker model’s nickname, the Vans Sk8-Hi Deconstruct was freed of padding to result in a more lightweight frame and has the Vans stripe logo only embroidered in the same color as the upper to give a “one piece” feel to it. What are your thoughts on the Vans Sk8-Hi Deconstruct?

Via Sneakerfiles

Wooly Vans

The newest pack of sneakers from the California skate brand, Vans, is based off of a material not usually found on footwear—wool. This Vans Vault Wool Collection is composed of four models: Vans Slip-On, Sk8 High, Old Skool, and Chukka Boot. All four silhouettes feature dark premium leather, suede, and wool uppers accented by a cream sole. If you have an obsession with wool or are just a fan of Vans’ latest creation, you can cop all four pairs in the Fall and Winter of 2009.

Vans Sk8-Hi

California skate troupe Vans is set to release a new version of the Sk8-Hi LX. The classic hightop is draped in black/white/blue color scheme and features a combination leather/patent leather upper. A multicolored “sprinkle” pattern marks up the black accents and the stripe emblem. Under the hood, the Sk8-Hi LX incorporates a white/black-tipped vulcanized midsole for improved durability. The Vans Sk8-Hi is available now at Vans Vault accounts and online in the United States.