Having been the first brand to partner with the action sport brand in 1979, Vans celebrates 40 years of this partnership with BMX. To celebrate this landmark, the duo partner to honour its impact on youth culture around the world and drop the Vans BMX Anniversary Pack for both men and women.
The latest Vans collaboration features a mix of footwear and apparel, which has been inspired by the classic look four decades back, a longstanding form of creative expression. When first partnered, the Vans sticky waffle soles provided great pedal grip and soon became the choice option for BMX riders in the late ’70s.
The Anniversary Collection features the Sk8-Hi and Era silhouettes as part of the drop, staples of the BMX scene. Each of the silhouettes features a classic canvas and suede upper combination showcasing the classic Checkerboard printed quarter-panel. The sneakers are available in three colours including share green, white and true navy. The Anniversary Pack is finished with a reissued thumbs up heritage print on the sidewall.
In addition to the Sk8-Hi and Era sneakers, the Vans BMX collection also features a mix of apparel including the BMX Jacket, BMX Muscle Tank, BMX Pant and BMX Backpack, amongst others.
The Vans BMX 40th Anniversary Pack is currently available in Vans outlets across the country.