Month: June 2021

Vans has presented a stripped-back take on some of its best-loved silhouettes, giving the shoes a new sustainable focus. Dubbed the “Eco Theory” collection, the new capsule features the Authentic, Slip-On and Style 36, each of which is constructed from responsibly sourced materials.Throughout the collection, Vans uses organic cotton, natural rubber, jute laces and cork-lined footbeds, as well as constructing the shoes through water-based inks and glues. For the new Authentic “Eco Theory,” Vans has dressed the shoe in either a “Natural/Double Light Gum” colorway or the brand’s signature checkerboard pattern. These designs are also used on the checkerboard slip-on and the muted Style 36.Launching the capsule, Vans professional surfer Dane Gudauskas said, “Sustainability has to be at the forefront of Vans for the future. It’s a fantastic moment to own the space and contribute to a more sustainable way of producing.”Vans’ “Eco Theory” collection is available now from select retailers and the Vans Surf site.For more from Vans, Vault by Vans recently debuted a collaboration with The Trilogy Tapes.

Following weeks of anticipation, fragment design and Nike now set to release the first of their “City Pack” revival. Originally released in 2010, the fragment design x Nike Dunk High “Beijing” was one of three iconic colorways designed by the “Godfather of Streetwear” Hiroshi Fujiwara to celebrate key global sneaker destinations.Centered around a mix of “Wine/Black,” the Dunk High “Beijing” is returning with symmetrical color blocking and design development style number updates. The upper of the shoe features a deep purple leather base accented by overlays of black. The black contrast is continued on the lacing, tongue and sockliner providing the shoe with a sleek edge. Aside from the black midfoot Swooshes, branding comes in the form of “NIKE” tongue tags, printed insoles and embossed fragment design lightning bolt brand marks at the heels. Finishing up the design of the shoe are white midsoles marked with the development style text and black rubber outsoles.Priced at $150 USD, the fragment design x Nike Dunk High “Beijing” will be releasing one Nike SNKRS and at select Nike retailers June 5.For more footwear news, YUMS sneakers made famous by Soulja Boy are back.