May 27, 2021
VANS X BOYS OF SUMMER
Old Skool, Rowan Pro and Varix receive Boys Of Summer treatment
Vans x Boys of Summer will be available May 27, 2021
Always finding new ways to work with authentic brands in skateboarding, Vans has teamed up this time with Boys of Summer, well-recognized for their generationally-transcendent, nostalgic videos that capture the true spirit of skateboarding. Together, Vans and Boys of Summer are proud to unveil a new collection, featuring three new colorways across the Classic Skate Old Skool, Rowan Pro, and Varix silhouettes.
All about the crew and helping out the homies, Boys of Summer gained notoriety through videos featuring skateboarding legends, up-and-comers and influencers that highlight the dynamic between the Boys as they travel and skate together. The Vans x Boys of Summer collection reflects this dynamic with “shared pro models” that display one skater’s name on the left shoe and the other on the right. The names are visible on the uppers, as well as on the outsoles through crystal translucent rubber. All three shoes in the collection feature a quote that is meaningful to the duo on the interior tongue label. The collection also uplifts the graphic stylings of Alexis Ross, nodding to the iconic pop culture film excerpts interspersed throughout Boys of Summer’s videos.
Only 100 pairs available online across the 3 styles
Opens May 27, 2021
SKATE OLD SKOOL - JERRY HSU/BABY GIRL
Vans x Boys of Summer leads with the Skate Old Skool in a navy and black Jerry Hsu/Baby Girl colorway with a navy canvas quarter, black suede overlays and black foxing stripe. A white Sidestripe offers a classic Vans aesthetic, complimented by the shoe’s namesakes on the heel counters. “Good Times, Bad Times” is written on the exterior tongue, while “Boys of Summer” wraps the rubber sidewalls.
ROWAN PRO - AIDAN MACKEY/ROWAN ZORILLA
Vans and Boys of Summer elevate team riders Rowan Zorilla and Aidan Mackey with a new take on the Rowan Pro. A solid navy Rowan/Aidan colorway features a navy upper, with “Rowan/Aidan” in cursive on the heel mustaches and “Boys of Summer” on the sidewall.
VARIX - CHRIS MANUTE SHONTING/STEVE LEE
A third, unexpected iteration takes shape with the Varix in a Manute/Steve Lee colorway, a throwback to ‘90s skate shoe aesthetics. The black/navy uppers are highlighted by reflective pops and graphic hits, navy pig suede overlays, and paired with a white sidewall and crystal rubber outsole.
The Vans x Boys of Summer collection will also be available in limited quantities in these Vans Skateboarding select retailers:
FRANCE
Wall Street Skateshop
7 rue de la platière, 69002 Lyon, France
www.wallstreetskateshop.fr
Bud Skateshop
10 Rue Thouret, 76000 Rouen, France
www.budskateshop.com
Riot Skateshop
81 Quai des Chartrons, 33300 Bordeaux, France
www.riotskateshop.fr
Zeropolis
7 Rue des Ponts de Comines, 59000 Lille, France
www.zeropolis-skateshop.com
Molly
60 Rue Bersot, 25000 Besançon, France
www.chezmolly.co
ABS Annecy
52 Rue Sommeiller, 74000 Annecy, France
www.absannecy.tumblr.com
GERMANY & AUSTRIA
Civilist
Brunnenstraße 13, 10119 Berlin, Deutschland
www.civilistberlin.com
SHRN
Klenzestraße 16, 80469 München, Deutschland
www.soohotrightnow.com
Arrow & Beast
Tübinger Str. 12-16, 70173 Stuttgart, Deutschland
www.arrowandbeast.com
Bonkers
Klappergasse 11, 60594 Frankfurt am Main, Deutschland
www.bonkers-shop.com
Pivot Skateshop
Brüsseler Pl. 22, 50674 Köln, Deutschland
www.pivot-skateshop.de
Stil-Laden
Lindengasse 46-51, 1070 Wien, Österreich
www.stil-laden.com
Lobby Skateshop
Markstrasse 28, 20357 Hamburg, Deutschland
www.lobby-skateshop.de
GREECE
Ministry Of Concrete
5 Axarlian str, Athens 10563
www.ministryofconcrete.com
Color Skate
5 Protogenous str, Athens
www.colorskates.com
ITALY
Rufus Milano
Via Rosolino Pilo 14, 20129 Milano, Italy
www.rufusmilano.com
Frisco
Via Antonio Gramsci, 11, 25121 Brescia BS, Italy
www.friscoshop.it
Acriminal G
Via Cavour, 104, 28041 Arona NO, Italy
www.acriminalg.com
Big Air
Via Direttissima del Conero, 54, 60021 Camerano AN, Italy
www.bigairshop.com
7Hills
Via Tolmino, 39/41, 00198 Roma RM, Italy
www.7hillsroma.com
SWITZERLAND
242 Shop - Lausanne & Genève
Lausanne: Avenue de beaulie 15, 1004 Lausanne, Switzerland
Genève: Rue du Vieux-Billard 4,1205 Genève, Switzerland
www.242shop.ch
SCANDINAVIA
Wallstreet
Klosterplads 9, 5700 Svendborg, Denmark
www.wallst.dk
Streetlab
Regementsgatan 12, 211 42 Malmö, Sweden
www.streetlab.nu