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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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Mr. Pappas/Rightup-inc. videographer

After a period of immersion in the messenger world, he is currently working as a videographer, producing videos for various famous sports and outdoor brands.
Instagram:@rightup-inc

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

It's the image of skateshoes, but I've been wearing them for a long time because they fit my style, like biking and surfing. . They have a good low-tech feel, or rather, an unchanging appeal.

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

They are crazy easy to wear. There is a great sense of support under the ankles, and the curve of the inner sole makes a big difference in the feeling of wearing them. They are also very light.

Q3. what is your favorite bicycle?

I bought this frame with the first money I saved when I was 18 years old. I built it last year after a long time. When I was running as a messenger, I first rode this road bike, and after that it was always a pisto bike.

Q4. what kind of fashion do you like?

. including "Vans," I don't change what I wear. . Also, today I wore a long T-shirt I bought at Butter Vintage, a vintage clothing store in Motomachi, Yokohama, which I have been patronizing.

Q5. Where would you like to go by bicycle?

I also have a mountain bike , so I want to go to the mountains and do XC. I've been biking in the city all my life, and now that I have a family, I want to play with my bike in ways I never did before.

INFORMATION

VANS JAPAN

Phone: 03-3476-5624
vansjapan.com