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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Mr. Massa/SALT AND PEPPER Staff

He was a member of Cyclex, the fastest messenger company in Tokyo, for 12 years until 2020. . Currently works at the store and gallery "SALT AND PEPPER" & is also exploring the path of his beloved sake.
Instagram:@takayamassa

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

Vans" are sneakers that can be worn for both work and daily life. I often wear Era, followed by slip-ons. They are easy to put on and take off, and since they are not shallow, I can't take them off.

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

BMX SLIP-ON ¥12,100

The rubber part of the toe seems to be hard to peel off , and it looks good for sticking my foot into the pedal strap. The material of the upper part is also quite nice.

Q3. what is your favorite bicycle?

I ordered this frame from Rew10works and started riding it in 2014. It broke once, but I reassembled it with almost the same parts, and the only difference is the saddle and tires.

Q4. what kind of fashion do you like?

. basically the same as when I was working as a messenger. Shoes that go into the pedal straps, and pants are either " Dickies " or denim. These red pants are a special order from "VAINL ARCHIVE" and "Dickies".

Q5. Where would you like to go by bicycle?