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
Edit / Text_.Rascal.

Style 12
Keisuke Hirota/Noodle Son RAGE Owner

Owner of the popular ramen restaurant "Menzon RAGE" in Nishiogikubo , opening "Menzon RAGE RENEGADES" in Hanakoganei in 2020 and "RAMEN WANTO" in Kokubunji in 2021.
Instagram:@menson.rage

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

I have been wearing "Vans" since I graduated from college. They are easy to walk and ride a bike in, and I like that they are easy to take off for work.

Q2: How do you feel about the new "SLIP ON" model?

BMX SLIP-ON ¥12,100

I ride a bike and squat a lot at work, so the sides have sometimes spread out, but this one seems to be strong at the end. . I think it will be safe even if I drop something.

Q3. what is your favorite bicycle?

I have been riding "KING SPEED" since about 2 years ago. First of all, the name is cool, and I always commute to work riding this bike, with the intention of aiming for the top in the ramen shop business.

Q4. what kind of fashion do you like?

Vans" and Dickies , T-shirts and long T-shirts on top. I like to dress in a way that I don't have to think too much. I also make all kinds of original items for the store, except for pants.

Q5. Where would you like to go by bicycle?