Month: August 2022

When considering Vans footwear, the Old Skool is certainly one of the first models to come to mind. The starting point for the iconic “jazz stripe,” the Old Skool was ahead of its time in 1977 when it originally launched. Since then, plenty of colorways, collaborations and reworks have graced the model. Now, for 2022, Vans has opted to refresh the classic with an altered upper and new sole unit.Named the Old Skool Overt CC, the focus of this iteration of the Old Skool is on a roomier, sporty fit. The oversized sole features a 360-degree sculpted midsole that offers a compression channel crumple zone and a rubber outsole plate for grip and traction. Additional comfort-oriented elements include a molded removable insole and extra foam at the collar, tongue and quarter panels. Initial colorways of the sneaker are a “Sand/White” and “Light Grey.”For those interested in their own pair of the Vans Old Skool Overt CC, the official launch of the silhouette begins August 26 via Vans and select Vans retail locations. However, in the meantime, the Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon x Vans Old Skool Overt CC is available now via Vans and select retailers.Elsewhere in the world of footwear, Salehe Bembury has announced the Spunge x Vault by Vans Authentic collection.

Right before Summer 2022 comes to a close, sports apparel titans APL – Athletic Propulsion Labs – and McLaren have announced an exclusive collaboration of luxury performance footwear, by launching the new APL x McLaren “HySpeed™” sneaker as its first offering. With a limited-edition approach to the collab, the two brands are combining “all-purpose” activity with luxury, marking the first foray into footwear for McLaren. The new sneaker entails an advanced mesh upper that wraps the midsection and toe box, while the midsole comprises APL’s “FutureFoam™“ pod technology modeled after McLaren’s “Senna” car seats – connecting the front and back soles with a single, carbon fiber plate. The featured colorway here is an “Energy Green” with contrasting metallic silver outsole and backstay detail. Additionally, there’s a “McLaren Orange,” “Rose Dust,” all-white and black/white ombré color options available. Branding appears via logo decals placed on the tongue, insole and bottom of the outsole. Commenting on the collaboration, Goran Ozbolt, Acting Design Director of McLaren Automotive, says: “APL has developed new technologies specifically for this shoe – inspired by our ground-breaking work using lightweight materials, which also maximises the wearer’s comfort and experience. Like stepping into a McLaren, it is all about optimising performance, agility and speed.” In agreement, APL Co-Founders, Adam Goldston, and Ryan Goldston said: “Over the past two years the APL and McLaren teams have collaborated on countless design sketches, many different construction techniques, extensive product testing, and rounds of samples to create the most unique performance shoe the market has ever seen.” “The APL McLaren HySpeedTM is truly an exercise in design and engineering excellence that was created through pushing the limits of what is possible in footwear,” they added. Available now, the new sneaker retails for $450 USD for men and women and can be purchased on the APL website or at its flagship store experience at The Grove in Los Angeles, and select retailers. In other fashion news, Gerry Beckley joined Todd Snyder on a limited-edition Summer ’22 collection.