JJJJound and Vault by Vans have formally announced the release of their Sk8-Mid VLT LX partnership. The two’s latest collaborative project consists of three elevated takes on the widespread skate shoe: green, brown and black. The latest Vans collab is giving a classic skate silhouette a new look through its finest Vault by Vans label.
For this collaboration, JJJJound reimagined the Vans Style 37, bringing the minimalistic aesthetic that the Montreal-based studio has become known for to the shoe.
The Sk8-Mid was initially released in 1978 as the brand’s first high-cut skate shoe before giving way to the world famous Sk8-Hi in 1979, but during the 1990s, the brand reissued the Style 37, and has since been given the name Sk8-Mid VLT LX.
JJJJound and Vans equipped the shoe for this collaboration with durable materials as well as hues that are both sophisticated and resemble the state of heavily used skate sneakers.
Each JJJJound x Vans Old Skool currently fetches four-figure sums on the aftermarket, so it’s not irrational to assume that these collaborative Sk8-Mid VLT LXs will be a hot ticket as well.
Let's take a closer look on each of the colorway that was released by this project, shall we?
Vans JJJJound Sk8-Mid VLT LX / Black
Vans JJJJound Sk8-Mid VLT LX / Brown
Vans JJJJound Sk8-Mid VLT LX / Green
Available in black, green, and brown suede, for 150 USD.
Brand: JJJJound x Vault by Vans
Model: Style 37
Release Date: Beginning August 10
Price: $150 eachGentle suede upper
Treaded rubber classic waffle sole
Classic poly laces
Taffeta label on tongue
Woven JJJJound label on heel
A custom Vans/JJJJound printed box
Includes JJJJound sticker
Manufactured in China