Boots and sneakers. Low-tech and high-tech. Vans winter shoes.

Boots are for outdoor activities. Sneakers are for around town. Because they can be worn in both situations, Vans has created a new category called "BOOTS SNEAKER. With a design that fits in on the street and features that can withstand outdoor environments, you can always be with your Vans, whether you are in the city or the mountains.

Photo_Kiyotaka Hamamura
Styling_Toshihiko Hirano
Hair&Make_Yuko Aoi
Model_Shun
Edit_Keisuke Kimura

PART 1. model / TYSON.

VANS sneakers ¥7,500 (VANS JAPAN), WILLY CHAVARRIA work jacket ¥40,700, work pants ¥34,650 (both JETTON SHOWROOM), used NAUTICA sweater ¥8,990 (Banny), used mesh cap ¥4,180 (PROPS STORE ANNEX), others by the stylist. ¥8,990 (Banny), used mesh cap ¥4,180 (PROPS STORE ANNEX), others are stylist's personal belongings.

Vans" is often described as "universal" or "low-tech. It is true that "Authentic," "Skehai," and "Slip-on" shoes have always had the same design and seem to be far removed from technology, but the latest technology is always packed into these stripped-down products. Invisible.

Therefore, it is no surprise that VANS would come out with a techie model, like this one and the previously introduced "MTE". It is just a full expression of the part that has not been shown until now.

The "BOOTS SNEAKER" was released in three types. The "TYSON" comes in two types, a low-cut and a high-cut. At first glance, they look like casual street shoes, but the outsole grips well even on wet, slippery surfaces, and the water-repellent upper is lightweight and cushioned for all-round wear. . It's packed full of technology.