FEATURE | TIE UP

Translated By DeepL

Vans hybrid shoes that run the streets and trudge through the snow.
Overcome city and snow.

Vans hybrid shoes that run the streets and trudge through the snow.

Outdoor shoes are heavy and dowdy. The "MTE" series by Vans has broken through this conventional wisdom. This series, created by gathering the wisdom and technology that the brand has cultivated over the years, combines functionality that responds to various climates and terrains with an authentic design that looks good in town use, just like "Vans". YOUNG DAIS, a rapper born and raised in Asahikawa, Hokkaido, who has been active as an actor in recent years, confronts the "MTE," which demonstrates its power in both the "city and snow" scene.

  • Photo_ So Mitsuya
  • Styling_So Matsukawa
  • Hair_Mikio
  • Model_YOUNG DAIS
  • Text_Sota Nagashima
  • Illustration_Sho Fujita
  • Edit_Shun Koda, ,Soma Takeda

SK8-HI MTE-1

PROFILE

YOUNG DAIS
Musician / Actor

Born in 1981 in Asahikawa, Hokkaido, Japan, he is a member of the six-member hip-hop group "N.C.B.B." He became active as an actor after his first role in "TOKYO TRIBE," a live-action film directed by Sion Sono based on the popular comic book by Santa Inoue. He appeared in the director's Hollywood debut film "Prisoner's Ghostland," which is currently playing in theaters nationwide to rave reviews. His solo album "Forgotten Folder" wasEach distribution siteNow on sale at .

〈VANS〉SK8-HI OLD SKOOL MTE-1 ¥13,200 (VANS), 〈o-〉 down jacket ¥100,000 (OVERRIVER), 〈blurhmsROOTSTOCK〉 big silhouette zip parka ¥34,100, Carhartt WIP] gloves ¥3,800 (Carhartt WIP StoreT), [blurhmsROOTSTOCK] big silhouette zip parka ¥34,100, sweatpants ¥30,800 (both Bshop), [nonnative] printed T-shirt inside ¥7,800, cap ¥7,800 (both vendor, coverchord), [Carhartt WIP] gloves ¥3,800 ( Carhartt WIP StoreTokyo), other personal effects of the stylist

VANS〉SK8-HI MTE-1 ¥13,200(VANS), [DANTON] outer ¥22,000, pants ¥16,500(Both DANTON TOKYO), [KAPTAIN SUNSHINE] long sleeve T-shirt inside ¥13,200(KAPTAIN SUNSHINE), [COMESANDGOSES] mesh cap ¥18,150(alpha PR), [J&M DAVIDSON] mesh shoes ¥18,150(alpha PR), [J&M DAVIDSON] mesh shoes ¥18,150(alpha PR). KAPTAIN SUNSHINE], [COMESANDGOSES] cap ¥18,150 (alpha PR), [J&M DAVIDSON] mesh leather belt ¥35,200 (Bshop), other personal effects of stylist

SK8-HI MTE-1 ¥13,200 (VANS)

You wore Vans' outdoor series "MTE" this time. How was the comfort?

Vans' sneakers have a "floppy" feel like deck shoes. I think the feeling of being on the ground is also a good thing, but the "MTE" sneakers this time gave me a totally different and fresh sensation. I was surprised that the cushioning was good and that all models were light and easy to move around in.

YOUNG DAIS was born and raised in Asahikawa, a city known for its heavy snowfall. What are your requirements for winter shoes and what kind of functionality do you look for?

Even Hokkaido residents who wear winter shoes fall down when they fall down (laughs). (Laughs) So rather than grip, I place more importance on warmth and cushioning. Also, when it comes to shoes to wear in snowy areas, boots and other heavy shoes are inevitable, but I think the "MTE" has a great advantage in that it eliminates that heaviness.

INFORMATION

VANS

TEL: 0120-500-990
Official Site

Earl Yanagibashi

TEL.080-7024-4090

GOLDWIN Customer Service Center

TEL.0120-307-560

Luxottica Japan

TEL.0120-009-146

alpha PR

tel. 03-5413-3546

Bshop

TEL.03-5775-3266

Carhartt WIP Store Tokyo

tel.03-3402-9810

COMESANDGOSES

comes-and-goes.com

COVERCHORD

coverchord.com

DAIRIKU

d.dairiku@gmail.com

DANTON Tokyo

TEL. 03-6427-9755

ELIGHT inc.

tel. 03-6712-7034

INS

TEL.0120-900-736

is-ness

tel. 03-5458-2060

KAPTAIN SUNSHINE

tel. 03-6277-2193

OVERRIVER

info@overriver.com

Sakas PR

TEL. 03-6447-2762

SAFARI No. 4

tel.03-5929-9225

vendor

tel. 03-6452-3072