The Vans U Sk 8 Mid CA Leather in Black is a classic Vans style updated with a premium quality full grain leather upper. The updated Sk 8 Mid is inspired by the aesthetic of English hunting boots, with a waxed full grain leather upper panels, accompanied with earthy toned leather branding on the tongue & a contrast leather accent on the heel tab. White contrast stitching along overlays & the tonal leather jazz stripe frame the silhouette, with a Vans CA vulcanised sole unit underfoot, finished off with a custom herringbone textile lining, tying together the English hunting aesthetic subtly worked onto this CA SK8 Mid. ...

The latest offering from the Vans Spring/ Summer collection is the U Sk 8 Mid CA Leather in Potting Soil. The classic style that was taken out of Vans' inline collection, drops under the CA bracket, updated with a waxed, full grain leather upper & an earthy palette; featuring premium leather tongue branding & a tonal leather panel on worked onto the heel tab. White contrast stitching on overlays & the tonal full grain leather jazz stripe accent the upper, the herringbone, tonal, textile lining adds to the English hunting aesthetic which inspired the materials & palette on this updated CA Sk 8 Mid, complete with a California sole unit underfoot. ...

The Vans Sk 8-Hi is one of Vans original silhouettes, the retro reissues are a hi-top skate shoe constructed into leather, canvas & suede panelling, to provide support & durability in the appropriate places on the silhouette. The Sk 8-Hi appears in the Black/ Black/ White colour-way featuring a contrast white jazz stripe on the canvas side panels of the upper, which sits above a patented Vans sole unit, featuring the signature waffle grip outsole & 'OTW' branding on the heel of the vulcanized midsole ...

Vans employ the master craftsmen at Italy’s Prima Visione to re-work an iconic silhouette, creating the Sk 8-Hi Reissue CA Italian Weave in Black/ Burnt Orange. With a focus on textural diversity & catwalk inspired design, this rendition sports a premium Italian woven upper with soft black suede overlays & a burnt orange ‘ Jazz Stripe’ punctuating the quarter. Underfoot the Vans California sole unit provides comfort & grip, the higher foxing, off-white finish & soft Ortho Lite inner separating this iteration from its siblings. Rounded off with waxed cotton laces & an embossed pigskin suede tongue patch. ...

Vans update the U Sk 8-Hi Reissue CA for the potential S/S15 wet weather with this Vansguard True White rendition. Appearing from the ‘ Vansguard’ weather-proofing programme, this reworked icon features DWR treatment across the upper for a durable & water repellent finish. The combination of smooth suede & heavyweight duck canvas panelling makes for a robust & texturally contrasting arrangement perfect for this transitional time of year. Underfoot, the comfy Ortholite cushioned midsole takes a crisp white treatment, adhering to the palette above, whilst the rubber waffle outsole covers grip beneath the foot. Finished with a woven ‘ Off The Wall’ tongue patch, padded collar & smooth synthetic leather lining. ...

The Vans U Sk 8-Hi Zip CA in Eclipse appears as part of the ‘ Varsity Stripe’ collection, which sees the brand take a collegiate influence across the silhouette, even sporting a black/white striped lining for a ‘team’ aesthetic. Being a Vans Cali rendition the brand utilise premium materials including a full leather upper, sturdy metallic eyelets & a stand out zippered function to the heel with a contrast red pull. Perforated toebox detailing & the iconic side ‘jazz stripe’ retain the timeless skate styling synonymous with the br&, whilst the antiqued, off white midsole supplies a more toned down approach underfoot. ...

The Vans U Style 36 CA Polka Suiting in Black brings together a blend of styles, drawing influence from both traditional tailoring & Vans youthful contemporary aesthetic. This Vans California rendition of the iconic silhouette is decked out with; a soft pigskin suede upper, white quarter ‘jazz stripe’, a contrast red sneaker inspired heel pull tab & a polka dot herringbone heel overlay, bringing a textural & tonal contrast to punctuate the upper. Underfoot, the crisp white midsole sports higher foxing with an Ortho Lite liner courtesy of the Vans Cali unit. The iconic rubber waffle grip outsole is also finished in a contrast red. ...

The Vans U Style 36 CA Polka Suiting in Tawny Port is the first iteration of the Old Skool updated with a California sole unit, & a new Mark Mc Nairy inspired colour-up. The upper is constructed from premium pigskin suede, with a sartorial influenced tonal polka dot heel tab & lining, accented with a white jazz stripe on the side wall & midsole underfoot, with high Vans Calafornia foxing on the midsole, rounded off with a trainer inspired contrast charcoal heel pull. ...

This Vans U Style 36 CA S&L in Black showcases the slimmed down, deconstructed version of the iconic Old Skool in a premium material mix. The upper is crafted from a soft suede overlaid with a contrast full-grain leather panel to the toe-box offering both durability & a pop of heritage flavour. Extra detailing is utilised with contrast waxed round laces, a contrast interior padded collar & a patterned canvas lining, bringing touches of sartorial influence to this arrangement. Balancing out the palette is the crisp white midsole of the sole unit beneath, which boasts Ortholite cushioning & Vans’ distinct rubber waffle outsole for a comfy & durable ride. ...

The Vans U Style 36 CA S&L in Blanc De Blanc is a slimmer, deconstructed version of the iconic Old Skool, the Style 36 retaining the classic ‘ Jazz Stripe’ sidewall detail for that distinct look. Taking a premium approach to this build, Vans utilise a soft cow suede for the upper, overlaid with a contrast full-grain leather toebox supplying a pop of heritage flavour to the mix. Other features include waxed round laces, contrast leather to the interior of the padded collar & a patterned canvas lining, bringing extra spots of detail to the arrangement. Vans’ rubber waffle unit sits beneath, working with the Ortholite cushioned footbed to deliver a comfortable & grippy ride. Also available in Black at wellgosh.com now. ...