Japanese designer Alexander Lee Chang and giant shoe manufacturer Vans collaborates for the second time around for the Vans Era wherein they used one of the most sought after designs, on the Vans Era they use the famous checkboard pattern with black and white patent leather materials that gives the shoe a high shine. They also used a contrast white stitching around the midfoot, while the white midsole is emblazoned by black crown prints. The toe caps of the shoe and the lining are both black to maintain that classic sleek look.

Japan born painter, illustrator and graphics designer Taka Hayashi brought his innate vision of the Native Americans in Van’s Spring 2010 Collection. Taka infuses two factors in his latest creations; he commingles the 1960’s Italian-made footwear with the designs known to the aboriginal American civilization. For this years Spring collection, Taka introduced two new additions to the vans vault series, namely the Vans Vault Prison Issue Lace LX and Priz Hi Lace LX. Both of the shoes come in rustic and earthy shades which Taka complimented with vibrant ankle straps that remind you of the most renowned Native Americans such as Pocahontas, Sacajawea, Geronimo, Blackhawk and Sequoia.

Vans releases another pair for baseball and oldskool lovers alike; the Vans Vault Old Skool LX has been created especially for the Los Angeles Baseball team, the Anaheim Angels. Made particularly with an old school style to give you that old school feeling if you’re looking to feel old rather than young. The shoe looks like any normal shoe if you look at it upfront, but the bright red suede from heel to toe, and the navy blue laces tell you differently, especially when you see the back-heel part, where the insignia of the team is proudly embroidered. If you’re a diehard Anaheim Angels fan then you better hurry, Vans…

So is this a showing of rebellious tendencies among sneaker lovers? Take a look at the Rise Against x Vans 2010 Spring/Summer Slip On sneaker and you will realize the design does give an idea of why the sneaker got its name.

The Rise Against x Vans 2010 Spring/Summer Slip On sneaker is evident of the fact that Vans sleeps with strange bedfellows. Vans has collaborated with just about any type of artist in town and this time, it has joined forces with Rise Against, a popular rock band.

The band’s colorful album artwork is shown on the sneaker’s upper. The same design, plus the Rise Against logo is continued on the…

This is a groovy pair of sneakers you can hang around with during parties and other casual occasions. The Crooks & Castles x Vans – Chukka Boot sneaker gives you the classic look of the boots, but with the comfort brought by a sneaker.

The Crooks & Castles x Vans – Chukka Boot sneaker is a nice collaboration between Vans and Los Angeles based Crooks & Castles brand. This might be one of the few collaborative works between the two considering that Crooks & Castles has started to create its own sneaker designs.

The sneaker comes in a luxurious black Epi leather upper, with a nice texture on the sides. It has…

Lucky are the crayons because they have been immortalized in several sneakers already. The Crayola x Vans – Fall 2010 Collection Sneak Peek sneaker is not the first sneaker to be associated with crayola.

The Crayola x Vans – Fall 2010 Collection Sneak Peek sneakers come in a variety of design and colors. However, we just love this sneaker which looks like it has been splattered with the blue crayon. The sneakers in the Collection are actually a symbol of how Vans can get crazy when it is being paired up with Crayola.

The sneaker comes with a clean-looking white midsole with a blue splattered paint in the middle. The blue shoe…

This may be the most serene-looking Vans we have ever seen. The Vans AV6 sneaker is not like all the other sneakers from the brand, most of which are characterized by bright colors. This one is the darkest member of the family but you know what? We like it.

The Vans AV6 sneaker is actually a fusion of the Old Skool and the Era sneakers from the same brand. This is not the first time that Anthony Van Engelen has done this to his sneakers, but the output does not fail to amaze us. This sneaker has managed to make the most significant features of each sneaker and come up with…

The New Year means so much more for Vans fans now that the brand has shown a glimpse of what they have to offer for sneaker lovers during the Year of the Tiger. Not animals for sure, but take a look at the Vans Vault “Surf Shaka” Pack of sneakers and you are guaranteed to love what Vans has come up with.

The Vans Vault “Surf Shaka” Pack of sneakers is just one of the many new and innovative designs Vans is set to release this year. The sneaker comes in two models namely The Era and Slip-On, and each model will have two colorways.

Both models come with the screaming hand…

You wouldn’t think about wearing sneakers to match your sundress but with this one, that is always possible. The Luke Meier x Vans Syndicate sneaker is already creating a stir because of its beauty even if it isn’t expected to release until Fall 2010.

The Luke Meier x Vans Syndicate sneaker sports an entirely new silhouette which many believe is the best Syndicated sneaker from Vans ever, and the brand has Luke Meier to thank for that. The sneaker comes in premium soft suede and premium leather upper in brown.

The peanut butter soft suede is used primarily on the upper, with a brown leather strip lining up the heel vertically. The…

Hold your horses now, as you might be getting chocolates for Christmas! Not the kind that makes you fat, but something you would cherish for a long time. We are talking about the Vans “Chocolate Check” Pack sneaker which is just way too mouth-watering for us.

The Vans “Chocolate Check” Pack sneaker comes in a checkered upper in two shades of brown. The toe panel and the toe box, the lace base and the tongue comes in plain patent brown leather.

This sneaker is a far cry from most sneakers in the market today which comes with the Gucci colors. Vans has instead opted for the Louis Vuitton inspiration so you see…

Get some cool-looking sneaker you can wear during times you want to look and feel laid-back. Take the Vans Vault U46LX | Brown Suede and Tweed sneaker, which is part of the Herringbone Pack from Vans.

The Vans Vault U46LX | Brown Suede and Tweed sneaker comes in a brown suede upper which is such a safe color you can match it with any outfit you have. It has the brown/beige herringbone pattern on the side panel, adding some interesting detail to the sneaker.

To keep your feet more comfortable even during long walks, the Vans Vault U46LX | Brown Suede and Tweed sneaker is fitted with a tweed sockliner. To keep…