Better With Age has created a new line of vintage-inspired sneakers in partnership with Vans. The collection reworks the Authentic and Half Cab models with faded fabrics and removable patches.
The Los Angeles brand added sun-faded blue canvas, yellowed soles, and oversized vintage patches to both styles. Shoppers can remove or rearrange the patches and add brass beads for custom looks. The Authentic also carries co-branded leather labels while the Half Cab includes leather kiltie tassels.
Vans has released the Premium Authentic 44 sneaker featuring artisanal floral needlework. The model, in a white, red and blue colorway, carries an MSRP of $110 USD and became available today through Vans retailers. It blends heritage design with modern comfort enhancements.
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Japanese denim brand FDMTL has collaborated with Vans on a new version of the Authentic sneaker featuring a split-toe Tabi design. The shoes, previewed during FDMTL's Fall/Winter 2026 runway show, incorporate signature indigo denim with boro patchwork and sashiko-style stitching. Multiple colorways highlight the brand's artisanal approach to denim.
Converse Japan is marking the 50th anniversary of the Pro Leather with two vintage-inspired releases in the TimeLine series. The collaborations feature designs directed by Japanese vintage collectors Katsufumi Tokunaga of SOMA and Takaya Yamada of MAGFORLIA. Both models will launch on March 21 through Converse Japan.
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Vans has released the OTW Authentic 44 Siped Vibram in 'Amphibian Deep Indigo,' a new skate shoe blending rugged construction with frog-like design elements. The sneaker features hairy suede uppers, siped Vibram soles for superior wet traction, and patterns mimicking pebbly frog skin. It builds on recent Vibram-soled models from the brand.