SummaryThe low-top sneaker is covered in premium leather.The exclusive release will not be available for sale.After relaunching its beloved kicks with COMME des GARÇONS, Vans joins French leather goods expert Au Départ on a luxurious Authentic sneaker made exclusively for friends & family. The classic Vans Authentic model gets a premium rebuild courtesy of Au Départ, covering the low-top sneaker in its signature monogram leather. First introduced in 1910, the brand’s geometric pattern plays with dots, stripes, and squares, resulting in a patriotic design inspired by France’s natural outlines. Often used across Au Départ’s signature travel bags, the tri-hued leather takes over the Vans Authentic — converting an everyday staple into a statement piece emitting opulence and class that crosses borders. Take a closer look at the Au Départ x Vans Authentic F&F collaboration in the gallery above.
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Official Look at All Three Levi’s x Nike Air Max 95s
Name: Levi’s x Nike Air Max 95Colorways: Obsidian/Gym Red, Light Orewood Brown/Gym Red/White, and Black/Anthracite/Gym RedSKUs: HM4743-400, HM4743-100, and HM4743-001MSRP: $225 USDRelease Date: July 10 (Levi’s) and July 11 (Nike)Where to Buy: Levi’s and NikeUpdate: After being teased by Lil Yachty in late May, Nike has presented all three of the Levi’s x Nike Air Max 95 colorways. Each denim-equipped look sports a “Gym Red”-colored Levi’s tag at the lateral heel while colorway options range from a classic indigo to “Light Orewood Brown” and “Black,” as discussed in our initial analysis below. A trailer for the campaign has also been shared, highlighting the sneakers and the complementary lineup of apparel too. Release is scheduled for July 10 via Levi’s and July 11 via Nike SNKRS, with each pair priced at $225 USD. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Levi’s (@levis)Original Story: It looks like there’s a new collaboration on the way between the classic American denim label Levi’s and Nike. Revealed on Lil Yachty’s finsta, the rapper revealed three pairs of denim-constructed Nike Air Max 95s as well as a full light wash denim trousers and jacket set featuring the Nike branding.The much-anticipated collaboration features the Air Max 95 with denim uppers in three colors — “Sail,” “Indigo” and “Black.” As seen on the finsta, each pair features denim details throughout the upper including the overlays that mimic the structure of the human anatomy. The insoles look to be in a bold varsity red to match the extra set of laces that come with the shoe. Each shoe’s tongue branding coincides with the pair’s colorway for the monochromatic look. It is uncertain if other colors will be made available down the line.In another image, Yachty can be seen wearing a light wash denim set of baggy jeans and a cropped box cut denim jacket. Both the pants and the jacket feature the classic Nike Swoosh branding in white, signalling that the upcoming collaboration will extend beyond just footwear. There is currently no confirmation on when this collaboration will release.
An Eric Koston-Themed Nike SB Air Max 95 Is Coming
Name: Eric Koston x Nike SB Air Max 95Colorway: Obsidian/Speed Yellow/Midnight Navy/Summit WhiteSKU: HQ8492-400MSRP: $190 USDRelease Date: Holiday 2025Where to Buy: NikeSkateboarding legend Eric Koston has remained one of Nike SB’s most prominent figures for well over a decade. From fronting campaigns to presenting high-powered footwear collaborations and even leading his own signature shoe line, Koston continues to play a key role in guiding the division.One storyline involving the Nike SB team that we’ve kept a close eye on is its skate-oriented version of the Air Max 95 that is en route for the model’s 30th anniversary. We previewed a sample of the lead “Cactus Flower” colorway and now have an in-hand preview of an “Obsidian/Speed Yellow” take on the shoe dedicated to Koston. In addition to modifications made for skaters, the sneaker’s University of Michigan-esque colorway sees “koston” branding visible at the right shoe’s tongue tag and Nike SB callouts at the heel and outsole. The shoe also features Thai script that translates to “Nike” at the lateral toe, nodding to Koston’s birthplace of Thailand.At the time of writing, neither Eric Koston nor the Nike SB team have indicated when their collaborative take on the SB version of the Air Max 95 will be dropping. Stay tuned for updates, including official images of the kicks, as we currently expect this pair to drop by the end of the year via Nike SNKRS and select retailers at a starting price of $190 USD. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Yyt_Snkrs (@yyt_snkrs)