Twelve bicyclists who wear the evolving Vans in an unchanging style.

Vans" are known for their skate shoes. This image is not mistaken, but if you look at the feet of the coolest bicyclists on the street, you will notice that a high percentage of them are wearing "Vans" shoes. They have a design that is ageless, a structure that can handle intense action, and a one-of-a-kind personality that "looks good even when it's falling apart. These qualities are not only appealing to skaters, but also to cyclists who wear sneakers hard. In recent years, sneakers equipped with the latest technology have been released one after another with dramatically improved functionality. This time, 12 bicyclists collaborated with the new "SLIP ON," "OLD SKOOL," and "SK8-HI" released from the "Vans BMX Collection," which feature the "Wafflecup BMX" cupsole construction and rubber pedal guards. See the snapshots of their individuality competing with each other, wearing the evolving Vans with their unchanging style.

Photo_Hikaru Funyu
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Style 10
Satoshi Kaneko/BLUELUG Mechanic

He has been the signature mechanic for the Hatagaya branch of BLUE LUG, which operates three bicycle shops in Tokyo. He has a deep knowledge of bicycles and is known as a genuine "Vans" enthusiast.
Instagram:@bluelug

Q1. What is your image or memory of "Vans"?

I found myself in "Vans" all the time. I had a lot of slip-ons, but I liked the classic white soles and navy skehai, because the boss of the store I used to work at wore them all the time.

Q2: How do you feel about the new "SK8-HI" model?

BMX SK8-HI ￥11,000

Just what I wanted to wear on my mountain bike, DURACAP is sturdy and seems to be strong on the sides, even though I do a lot of squatting in my job. The pedal bite was good too.

Q3. what is your favorite bicycle?

I've been riding for about 5 years now, and I can ride anywhere from the mountains to the city with my 2.8" extra fat tires.

Q4. what kind of fashion do you like?

It was hot today, so shorts and short sleeves! . I'm dressed to get dirty. ZO Bags," a messenger admirer sold to me by a senior, is something precious that I want to use for the rest of my life.

Q5. Where would you like to go by bicycle?