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HUF Quality Footwear Presents: The Classic

Posted on August 29, 2014November 28, 2014 by bythelevel

A personal highlight from HUF’s ever expanding footwear line is the vintage inspired Classic that arrives in both Hi and Lo editions.

The vulcanised silhouette features a durable pig suede upper, as well as a rubber toe cap and heel counter that gives added wear resistance, allowing the wearer to get the most from the shoe. The Classic’s simplistic design and subtle branding makes it a core, easy to wear shoe whilst its smart technical features provide plenty of skate-ability.

Be sure to check the HUF Classic commercial featuring team rider Josh Matthews & shot in Berlin by Martin Reigel below. The HUF Classic is available now in all UK stockists including Flatspot

Vans Pro Skate – Pro Classics Pack by Kyle Walker

Posted on July 24, 2014December 16, 2014 by bythelevel

Vans pro team rider Kyle Walker presents his take on two classic Vans silhouettes this Autumn/Winter, in his introductory Pro Classics pack.

The Vans Slip-on and Old Skool both receive pro treatments, featuring premium pig suede uppers, corduroy detailing and custom Vans Ultracush technology on the insole with artwork from Kyle’s homie Brian Nichols.

Both the Vans Slip-on ’59 Pro and the Old Skool ’92 Pro offer maximum performance and durability, with enhanced cushioning and Vans Duracap to ensure comfort and protection whilst skating. The shoes arrive in a clean white and burgundy colour ways, with light brown corduroy detailing on the heel and sock liner.

The Vans Pro Classic Pack from Kyle Walker are available now at authorised dealers. Visit vans.eu to find your nearest store.

Vans Pro Skate AV Classics

Posted on June 23, 2014 by bythelevel

Vans Pro Skate present yet another skateboarding footwear classic as they introduce the new Anthony Van Engelen pro model – The AV Classic.

Vans have worked closely with Van Engelen to ensure to shoe meets his every demand and provides professional level performance in the street, park, the ditches of california and much more. The shoe sits on the legendary Vans waffle outsole with OrthoLite foam footbeds for added comfort and protection upon impact, whilst the upper features Duracap underlays in high wear areas.

The Vans AV Classic will be available in four colour ways from mid July. Be sure to visit vans.eu to purchase or find a retailer near you.

Vans Classic Fall/Winter 2014 – Mixed Material Collections

Posted on June 16, 2014 by bythelevel

Vans rework two classic silhouettes for Fall/Winter 2014 as they present the Mixed Materials Collection.

The collection offers a premium take on both the Classic Slip-On and Era, as the designs take cues from contemporary and classic menswear design. The denim mix pack arrives in a triple colour treatment in navy, off-white and grey, with an all white sole. Utilising classic tailoring fabrics including tweed, herringbone and houndstooth, the suiting mix sees both silhouettes receive a more refined treatment, providing a classy finish to the skate shoes.

The Vans Classic Mixed Material Collection is available now at selected retailers. For more information be sure to visit www.vans.com/classics