This Half Cab 20th Anniversary collection is turning out to be quite possibly THE release of the year! Via Instagram, Steve Caballero shared some new pics of this capsule collection, and with a little help from our fellow OTWS members, we’ve gathered a little more information for you all. We already know that each month, Vans is releasing a half cab. The first pair (January) is the Supreme-exclusive “duct tape” Black/Grey pair which is limited to 5 pairs per store. The next four (February-May) will be a classic Half Cab model in suede, in their original colorways from the mid to late 80s. Retailing for $60, and available at all Vans locations. The next four, (June-September) will be a Half Cab Pro model, designed by a few familiar artists, such as Dirty Donny, Steve Cab himself, and an OTWS favorite, Taka Hayashi! These pairs will retail for $85 and will also be available at all Vans stores. There’s also word out that there may be a few special releases/collabos dropping some time throughout the year, so stick with us for any and all updates regarding this project, because they’ve now gotten our attention! Check out a few close-ups of the artist collab projects after the jump!
Read MoreWords via Hypebeast:
“Dropping this spring is a trio of updated silhouettes from Vans OTW via the Spring 2012 “Native American Pack.” Featuring the Bedford, Ludlow and Alomar, the pack combines heavy washed canvas and premium leather upper construction. Notable also is the choice detailing with each silhouette being given a Native American print canvas lining, antiqued eyelets, and laser-etched branding. The pack is set to hit OTW retailers beginning this February as a part of the label’s Spring 2012 collection.”
individual pics after the jump
Read MoreHere’s another look at the upcoming collaboration between Vans and The Skateboarder Magazine. Choosing to go with the original styles of the Old Skool, and the Mid Skool, in some classic colorways, these should be highly anticipated. Check out the custom branding on the ankle, too! I’m a personal fan of the older style shape with the separate toe cap, seen on the Mid Skool, and the O.G. navy blue/sky blue on the Old Skool is classic! No word on a release just yet, so just enjoy the pics!
info via HighSnobiety
Read MoreComplex magazine recently sat down with legendary Steve Caballero, the subsequent creator of the Vans Half Cab.
“The Vans Half Cab turns 20 this year, and its namesake, original Bones Brigade member Steve Caballero is still going strong as well. The 47-year-old Cab was on the cover of The Skateboard Mag back in September skating his signature kicks, and he blessed Complex with an interview to discuss the birth of the midcut skate shoe as well as a very special Supreme collabo.” -Complex
Check out the rest of the interview over on Complex, and enjoy some of the pics, including one that looks like my Instagram from my iPhone screen shot awhile back. It could be anybody’s!
more pics after the jump
Read MoreJust wanted to give a big shout out to In4mation, for always supporting us. We’re always grateful for the generosity, exposure, and especially the reserve lists ever since the Half Cab drop! All of us at OTWS can’t thank Keith, and fam enough! Mahalos again!!!
Read MoreHere’s a nice offering from the Spring 2012 Wool Pack, in the form of two preppy models. The Chukka Del Barco, and the 106 Moc LX are both seen here in a primarily grey wool material, with premium brown leather accents. The brown leather laces also go perfectly with these. I’m surprised that we didn’t see these earlier on, as they are already starting to show up at a few CA dealers, like District Footwear.
District Footwear
2332 Alameda Ave.
Alameda, CA 94501
United States
Photography: Marvin King Lao/Hypebeast
Read MoreWords via Offthewall.TV:
“2012 marks the 20th anniversary of the greatest skate shoe of all time, the Vans Half Cab. In celebration of this occasion and skateboarders’ knack for challenging the status quo and making their voices heard, Vans will be dropping one new and exclusive limited edition 20th Anniversary Half Cab colorway every month throughout the course of the year. Beginning in January, Vans and Supreme take us back to where it all started with a limited edition (20 pairs worldwide!) hand-cut and duct-taped Vans Caballero high top. Each pair individually cut, numbered and signed by Cab himself and available exclusively at select Supreme Stores worldwide while supplies last.”
The shoes will be available Saturday January 28, only at Supreme New York, Supreme Los Angeles, Supreme London and Supreme Tokyo Harajuku. 5 pairs per store.
Read MoreThe Zapato Gore CA is a new variation of the Zapato Del Barco from the Vans California brand. Constructed in a mixture of Gore-Tex canvas, perforated suede, and oiled leather. This is only an assumption, but I’m guessing that’s what the “Gore” stands for in the name, plus it’s a boat shoe. Didn’t take much to put that one together! Available in two colors: Ash, and Black. These should be available soon at your local CA dealer.
info via FreshNGood
one more colorway after the jump
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