"DQM released two interesting silhouettes from VANS Vault today: the Mid Skool ’77, and the Priz Laced. The ’77 has a decidedly old school feel, with a wrinkled leather upper and colorways straight out of the 1970′s. And while turning to a vintage aesthetic for inspiration is nothing new, Vans shows it has the decades of experience to do it right. The Priz Laced, while less “vintage,” is a timeless classic. It’s a slightly more constructed shoe than it’s counterparts, like the Classic or Era, but maintains the simplicity that is a core strength of Vans. The Priz combines a gum rubber sole, with a bone white canvas upper, finished off by brass eyelets, round laces, and a tonal Vans tag. Both great Summer options, and both available from DQM."
Information Courtesy Of: Freshnessmag.Com
Available Online Here: DQMNewyork.Com
CHRIS LIVE AKA SHAKER SAYS: It's funny, although I L.O.V.E. the minimalistic classicism of Converse Chuck Taylor sneakers (NOTE: I own several pairs; from your basic version to their latest collaboration with Commes des Garcons.), I really can't fuck with Vans®. Their flat-footed emptiness just seems too unsupportive of my ankles in much the same way that a jealous, self-absorbed girlfriend can be passively unenthusiastic and dismissive of your greatest hopes and dreams. Smh. Look @ me slipping into pathetically needy emo-hyperbole.
And, therein lies my 2nd problem with Vans sneakers in 2011: When I think of Vans® today, I view this venerable brand through the smudged looking glass of a traumatized man beset by nightmarish images of Trendoid hipster douche bags happily running amuck in filthy pairs of Vans® with mangled laces. They've ruined it for me ... or so I thought. Whilst NOT entirely recovered from recent fashion horrors, my faith in this company has been somewhat restored with the release of the Vans® Vault Mid Skool ‘77 and the Priz Laced.
Sure, the mid-top model in this short range retail missile look a whole H-E-Double-Hockey-Sticks of a lot like Nike Blazers, but I'ma let that slide. The gum rubber soles and decidedly more well constructed calfskin kicks in this vintage inspired series take a sturdy step into the future without sacrificing any of the harmonious integrity associated with this storied skateboard brand. Good shit!
Vault mid school 77 is still available in black but also in red in a french concept store.
ReplyDeletehave a look at
www.graduatestore.fr