NEW BRAND ALERT: Vans
You know it - Vans is back in the Funkie House lineup, now with a premium side. Born on the West Coast of California in 1966, the brand quickly became a symbol of skate culture thanks to its signature waffle sole and durable silhouettes built for life on and off the board. Over the years, models like the Authentic, Old Skool and Classic Slip-On have become some of the most recognizable Vans styles. Together with the famous checkerboard pattern, they helped Vans into a key brand within skate, music and street culture. With its "Off The Wall" attitude, Vans continues to inspire new generations around the world.
Vans' premium stays true to its roots while stepping things up with a lightweight canvas upper, a refined fit, and a cushioned insole for lasting comfort and a softer step. It’s a new level of wearability for a timeless original.
Premium Old Skool LX
Style 36, the second skate shoe ever created by Vans, debuted in 1977. It was the first Vans shoe to feature the iconic Sidestripe™ (also known as the “Jazz Stripe”) and would cement its place in footwear history. Style 36 was renamed the Old Skool™ in the early ’90s before celebrating its 30th anniversary and officially becoming a Vans Classic. Design details of the Premium Old Skool 36 Shoes include a higher glossed sidewall and detailed stitching.
Premium Authentic Reissue 44 LX - offwhite
Style 44 was enthusiastically adopted by skaters in the ’70s who noticed the legendary durability of its iconic patterned outsole. Due to its unique thickness, the sole lasted longer and its patterned design provided grip for greater board control. The Premium Authentic 44 Shoes reintroduce the heel strip stitch found on the handcrafted archival designs and higher glossed sidewalls.
Premium Slip-On Reissue LX Checkerboard
Immediately upon its release in 1979, Style 98 was embraced by BMX riders and skaters, particularly in Southern California. Its status as a symbol of rebellion, independence and youth was solidified in the years following, as it became a footwear staple in fashion, music and film. The Premium Slip-On 98 Shoes reintroduce original style details like a shorter vamp, lower collar around the ankle, higher collar above the heel, and a higher glossed sidewall.
Premium Authentic 44 Duck Camo
Style 44 was enthusiastically adopted by skaters in the ’70s who noticed the legendary durability of its iconic patterned outsole. Due to its unique thickness, the sole lasted longer and its patterned design provided grip for greater board control. The Premium Authentic 44 Shoes reintroduce the heel strip stitch found on the handcrafted archival designs and higher glossed sidewalls.
