Vans Vault Surf Shaka Pack

For the last few days I have been on a proper Vans trip. My focus has been on older or funkier Vans - like those seen above. I have scoured the inter-web and found some fantastic designs, through collaboration Packs like those with Supreme to vintage made in USA trainers. After all my searching I came to these, but they are neither vintage nor a collaboration. Employing a simple surfing signal and therefore staying true to the essence of the brand and the California roots, these would be beautiful in the summer sun accompanied by a pair of dark chino shorts. They come out at selected Vans Vault in June.

William Fox.

Born to shred.

Tony Hallam is about as serious as a collector gets, his obsession started in 1975 when he got his first skateboard and went on to not only compete but win several skate competitions in New Zealand and Australia in the early 80's.

His collection holds everything from Vans ankle guards to lunch boxes, not to mention the 800+ boards he's accumulated over the years, his childhood passion has now become his livelihood with his day job of designing skateparks, something which he obviously has alot of love for.

Tony's incredible collection can be found here.


Sam Sherwood.

Vans Classics 2010 Fall/Winter Era 59.

I'm really feeling these vintage style Vans Eras, featuring a canvas upper equipped with leather accents on the heel and tongue accompanied by a tartan lining, all three colourways are set to be released in July 2010 and personally I can't wait, the white CW is mine.

Sam Sherwood.

The Other Side of the Pillow

Ive been hearing about this place for several weeks and my cousin Jack has not given up telling me about how fantastic the Made In USA vans are. Their quality of both design and material are far superior to Vans made away from the cali factory and luckily this place has sprung up in town that presents a large collection of them. The Other Side of The Pillow offers a very impressive deadstock selection of Van Dorens and, as ollies fantastically well presented video shows, other footwear ranging from vintage Nikes to Reebok B-B sneakers. Anyway this video perfectly highlights what this shop has on offer and I think a visit to it may very well be on the books before I head west. Good Luck to them, and well done on accumulating such an impressive selection

(vid courtesy of BNTL)

The Other Side Of The Pillow

61 Wilton Way

Hackey

London

E1 1BG