Jesse James
The good folks over at Vans are back at it once again. After announcing their partnership with Anderson .Paak earlier this year, the two return with a look at two new iterations of the Old Skool. The iconic silhouette gets revamped, which was inspired by .Paak’s two young sons, Soul, and Shine.
Both sneakers feature a colorful and bright design, offering up a unique and eye-catching appeal throughout. First up, we get a look at the “Ziti” rendition. This eye-catching colorway features a palette of blue, purple, green, and yellow suede across its upper. The jazz stripes, midsoles, laces, and eyestays are seen in white, while the kid-sized version features dripping pink along the foxing.
The second, the “Soulito,” features a full light purple corduroy upper. The sneaker is contrasted in texture thanks to the ultra-thick fabric on the toe boxes and tongues. The sneakers boast a finer design on the quarters and heels, offering a unique contrast throughout. The rest of the sneaker is draped with white Jazz Stripes, laces, and midsoles.
Both pairs feature “Yes Lawd” on the inner heel for good measure. The sneakers are also joined by some apparel. Here we find a chore coat with reversible detailing, while bucket hats are seen in purple plaid or shaggy green terry cloth.
The new Anderson .Paak x Vans Old Skool collection will be released via the Vans webstore on December 11th. Take a closer look at the collection in the images and pick yours up asap. In the meantime, keep it locked with The Culture Curators for more style, sneakers, and streetwear coming very soon.
Photos via Vans
