Warping Young Minds

After a 3 mile walk in the rain, pushing my way through herds of hot topic patrons, and getting my hands on a new Vans brim, I waltzed my way backstage to witness one of the best Warped Tours I have seen in several years.  The energy was amazing and the bands definitely came to show all of the 5000+ kids that punk rock is still very much alive.

So, get your parents to drop you off a mile or so from the venue and dirty up your brand new vans and go see Bad Religion play before they all have walkers.

Well worth dropping the scratch on a ticket!

A big shout out to Steve Van Doren, Big Dan, and all the Vans staff for hooking me up all day!!!!!

Check out the site to find out when this mayhemous hurricane will be tearing through your city.

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pictures taken by me.

Not Again

Seriously, how many styles and variations can one company bust out of such a basic idea? Apparently endless amounts.  And thank god because I pretty much solely rock vans at all times.

Besides just owning the market in stylish sneakers this decade, Vans has also been distributing the "Syndicate" line.  Mostly, the company has been giving pioneers in the early skate world free reign to design their own rubber.  Last to come out was Frisco star Max Schaaf, and now comes the return of the ever-so-outrageous Jason Jessee.  

These newest additions are far from Jason's first Vans collaboration, but he has yet to disappoint.  Sporting a modest brown or black leather, Jason's kicks are subtle beauties that are sure to fly off the shelves.  

Jason, now a custom chopper builder/artist/ conspiracy theorist, has designed a classic style with a subtle modern flare.  

Look out for these gems in the fall 2009 collection.

Check Jason's site out here

crocodile tears

Vans has done it again with the newest member of its vault line.  The new Vans hi vault will be hitting the streets in early fall and adorning the ever popular lines will be some faux crocodile skin.  Available in three different color schemes, these kicks are Van's most outrageous and interesting combo to date.  If nothing elses, Vans is at least still taking major steps at continuing to offer fresh options.

Keep your eyes peeled for a chance to snag a pair this fall

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