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Twelve bicyclists who wear the evolving Vans in an unchanging style.
VANS and BIKE GO WELL TOGETHER.

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.

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Aika Minato/RN

She is the eldest daughter of Seiya Minato, owner of DEPOT Cycle & Recycle, a bicycle store in Ichikawa, Chiba Prefecture. The energetic girl, who has long been loved by everyone in the bicycle community, started her career as a nurse in the spring of this year.
Instagram:@aika_depot

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

They have a strong image of being worn by skaters, but on the other hand, they also have the image of being fashionable sneakers worn by girls of my generation.

Q2: How do you feel about the new "OLD SKOOL" model?

They are so cute, and I love the stripe color! . The feel of the sole is totally different from the "Vans" I used to wear, and it's so easy to wear.

Q3. what is your favorite bicycle?

When I was entering nursing school, Seiya (my father) put me together a bicycle because I would be using it to commute to the station. . Anyway, I like the color, and I customize it in various ways.

Q4. what kind of fashion do you like?

I often match the colors with the clothes I want to wear, the shoes I want to wear, the bag I want to carry, and so on. Today, I enjoy coordinating my favorite items with other colors, using black and white as a base color to match the "Vans".

Q5. Where would you like to go by bicycle?

Isn't there a time when spring feels good and you feel like you can go anywhere you want? You just wander over to your friend's house, ride your bike over there, and say, "It felt so good today, it was great!" . I want to say.

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