Vans' too high-tech shoes that can beat any weather.

Vans" is a low-tech brand. There are no superfluous decorations in any of their shoes, and they usually don't incorporate features. This is the biggest appeal of "Vans" and the reason why skaters love them so much. However, the "MTE" series overturns this image. It is waterproof, warm, and grippy, with ultra-high-tech specifications. They are quite popular. For this issue, we took snaps in Tokyo and Hokkaido. We asked 10 people from completely different living environments, in the city and in the field, in the north and in the south, how they felt wearing the shoes.

Photo_Shingo Goya

Text_Keisuke Kimura

Edit_Soma Takeda

Tokyo Edition

Sample.1 SHUN/The Apartment Staff

PROFILE

SHUN

The Apartment Staff

She is 28 years old and hails from Kanagawa Prefecture. After working for a certain sneaker brand, she started working as a store staff of The Apartment in 2018. She also has a side as a model. Recently, she is addicted to drinking craft beer from various regions in the evening.
Instagram:@shun_1993

What is your image of "Vans"?

Many of the shoes have a classic design and don't interfere with fashion. Also, I often see the staff of "Supreme" in New York wearing them.

Do you own a Vans?

To be honest, I have never worn them before, and this is my first time.

How did you feel when you actually tried on the new model?

The most important thing I thought was that it was incredibly warm. It is so hot in the sun. Also, the liner is made of a soft fleece-like material that feels good against the skin.

What do you think of the design?

The outsole is a gum sole, and I like the outdoorsy look.

Do you do any outdoor activities?

I go camping in Okutama on my days off. So I think they will come in handy on those occasions as well. My feet get cold when I am outside all the time, but these will keep my feet warm and the grip will be good for rainy days.

What are the key points of coordination?

I tried to pick up on the color combination of the gum sole and the yellow accent by wearing outerwear from [Arc'teryx] and a yellow T-shirt underneath!