The AVE Skate shoe in Black/White is made with leather, suede, mesh textile, and synthetic uppers. No-sew construction creates durable uppers built to withstand the daily abuse of skateboarding. This combines with superior grip, built-in impact cushioning, uncompromising support and flex, and a locked-in fit that skaters demand. Source: Vans | AVE Black/White Skate Shoe…
Source: Alltimers Collection Cause the new model from Vans, the Zahba is just too clean. From Vans: THE VANS SKATEBOARDING X ALLTIMERS ZAHBA COLLAB IS AN EASY-TO-WEAR, ALL-WHITE SILHOUETTE WITH SUBTLE DEBOSSED ALLTIMERS MARTINI LOGO ON THE HEEL AND VANS DEBOSSED LOGO ON THE TONGUE. FINISHED WITH VANS SKATEBOARDING X ALLTIMERS CO-BRANDED LACES IN THREE…
Source: Vans x Textured Waves I’m a San Diegan living in Memphis. I miss the beach. While Black folks in Daygo often stand next to the ocean and bar-b-que or hoop down in the cove at Mission Beach, there are a small amount of us who move north and hit Pacific Beach and Ocean…
Source: Eco Theory Authentic SF | Shop Womens Surf Shoes At Vans I’ve been buying better and more eco-friendly sneakers since I took a trip to the Footwear Innovation Summit in 2018. I was born into a new understanding of sneaker culture, and to be honest, it has created conflict in me since. My primary…
Source: Pig Suede Old Skool | Shop Classic Shoes At Vans A few years ago Vans hit resale with the Yacht Club and a few other styles. I even found the AVE as a go to for resale. Vans haven’t really replicated the hype of the retro trend, but they are still very popular….
Download the Submission Brief: https://pensole.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/EDITED-PENSOLE-SUBMISSION-BRIEF.pdf VF CORPORATION’S TIMBERLAND®, VANS® AND THE NORTH FACE® BRANDS ANNOUNCE ‘DIVERCITY X DESIGN’ IN PARTNERSHIP WITH PENSOLE ACADEMY™ Year-long design and education apprenticeship program aims to cultivate and advance BIPOC talent within the footwear industry; Open enrollment begins March 9 DENVER, CO – March 9, 2021 – VF Corporation (NYSE:…
Read more about Vans’ Foot the Bill Program. https://www.vans.com/footthebill?icn=homepage_aem_espot_pszn_ftb This has been an incredibly trying year for small businesses and it doesn’t look like the pressure and problems are going to let up. People still aren’t following the basic rules to slow the spread of the virus and for those of us without traditional employment,…
DC Shoes saw a rocketship of website traffic from October through the holiday season. Vans remained consistent with their growth to 11 million visits per month with interactive digital events and videos. Both companies did this by creating engaging homepages that educated and entertained the visitors discovering their site via search. https://www.vans.com/ http://www.dcshoes.com/
I didn’t really dive into a lot of the terms for marketing and I didn’t write a script for this video. I was in a YouTube rabbit hole last night watching music videos, and remembered that a few weeks ago I saw the Drake video and thought, “This is one big Nike ad.” The video…
Source: Vans x Vivienne Westwood Less than a month ago I wrote this post about Westwood x ASICS: Vivienne Westwood X ASICS Should Highlight Sustainability | The Sustainability Report #16: Missed Opportunities in Marketing In it I discussed her thoughts on sustainability. It never occurred to me that she would lend her logo to…
Source: Ave Pro In honor of longtime Vans global team rider Anthony Van Engelen’s storied career and enduring impact on skateboarding culture, Vans presents a brand-new footwear and apparel collection designed and inspired by the skate icon himself. Available on August 22, Vans unveils the AVE Pro featuring Vans’ UltimateWaffle, Van Engelen’s first signature…
0:44 This week I take the time to talk about the great execution of the Jay Howell x Vans landing page on the Vans website: https://www.vans.com 3:12 I take a quick look at the Puma site and the fact that they are celebrating Usain Bolt’s 9.58 time from ten years ago, but it reminds…
Source: BUILT [ROWLEY] STRONG In recent discussions on the sneaker industry there is a consistent refrain of performance no longer resonating and that brands like Vans or startups like Allbirds are capable of taking market share away from the big three of adidas, Nike and Under Armour/New Balance because they are focused on athletic-casual footwear….
Source: Lady Vans Source: Sloane Stephens in Aqua Catering to one demographic in two unique ways, which one works? Is a comparison unnecessary when the goal is to capture the diversity of a particular segment? Women have long been overlooked by brands, but in the last two years there have been more activations for…
This week I wrote a number of compelling articles on the site at https://arch-usa.com. As always there were a few topics that I didn’t get to because of time and this Insider Ties will focus on two stories that you might find important. Vans awarded 75,000 dollars to Flagstaff High School in their Vans Custom…
Source: waffleheads Typically I have a lot to say about influencer marketing… unless I see it and it’s done right. If you’re reading this it means I either think something was not a smart play, or if you’re noticing that this post is shorter than the stuff I usually write, something was done right. Two…
Jun Takahashi brings UNDERCOVER’s distinct design sensibility to sportswear staples. Pictures via Nike and Undercover’s website. Source: Nike x UNDERCOVER Track Suit, T-Shirt and Longsleeve From 2004 to 2015 I wore either Sho-Shot or ARCH footwear. I made my own brand. In order for people to believe in what I was trying to do I…
Shop at Vans.com for Shoes, Clothing & Accessories. Browse Men’s, Women’s, Kids & Infant Styles. Get Free Shipping & Free Returns 24/7! Source: Vans® | Official Site | Free Shipping & Returns When VF Corp acquired Vans the company was an afterthought. Since it’s acquisition however it has grown, “From just over $300 million in…
Source: ASICSTIGER x Disney | ASICS Tiger United States https://www.vans.com/shop/disney-and-vans https://www.newbalance.com/minnie-collection/ Alright, I understand that Disney is thoroughly integrated into the landscape of Americana. I also realize that Disney is powerful enough to control the television, film and sports landscape in a way that has allowed the brand to even move into the streaming category….
The change is effective Jan. 1. picture by Dhanraj Emanuel. Source: Parent Company of Vans, Timberland and The North Face Appoints New CEO I’m always interested in analyzing the information from Footwear News. The site aligns with my idea for becoming a more informed sneakerhead. A couple of days ago I made a point to discuss…
