Vans Vault is bursting with more hits as the shoe company teamed up with Taka Hayashi once again to make the Taka Hayashi x Vans Vault Velocita LX. The shoe features a black leather upper with subtle brown leather contrasts. The white midsole adds a classic touch to the shoe, along with the black laces. The back ankle tab sports an array of colored leather underneath it to give the shoe some secret flavor. Available now at HUF.

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The last time Vans teamed up with Taka Hayashi, the pair made the “Triple Crown of Surfing” Pack. Once again, the two have created magic with the Taka Hayashi x Vans No Quarter LX in a black/rich gold colorway. This black leather upper hightop is nicely contrasted by an off-white midsole, and features ankle belt straps and fine embroidery. The creative pair definitely paid attention to this shoe, adding on a sizzled pattern on the side panel and other knick-knacks that you’ll definitely find interesting. Get yourself a pair because they’re already sold out on EB!

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Japanese designer Taka Hayashi partnered up with Vans to produce the Authentic Low “Triple Crown of Surfing.” The skate shoe’s vulcanized midsole features the Triple Crown phrase in graphic print and a black upper with unique tonal prints. An orange eyelet and Vans flag provide visual contrast to the otherwise straightforward design. No information regarding availability is currently known, but someone on our fastidious staff will update here when we learn more!

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Vans recently collaborated with Taka Hayashi to create the LX Akat, a moccasin-esque shoe that features triangular stitching and branding. Down below, the LX Akat is finished off by a crepe midsole. The model’s toebox is rounded, providing awesome comfort and a unique look. Via Colmilludo.

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Active will be going in a different direction for their Drop Sneakers Not Bombs campaign which employs Taka Hayashi to work with Vans and the California retailer. Included in this years collection is the Half Cab and J-Lay Mid. The Half Cab utilizes several different materials which consist of stingray leather and other various premium leathers. Other details include pig skin lining with Taka Hayashi’s artwork. The sneaker has been designed with an all black upper while the J-Lay Mid features an even more unique composition along with its brown theme. The sneakers can be seen with pony hair, baseball glove leather and pigskin lining with more artwork. Both styles are now available at in-store and online at Active.

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For Active’s “Drop Sneakers Not Bombs” 2008 campaign, Vans and artist Taka Hayashi have been brought together. The two will release the Half Cab and J-Lay Mid. The Half Cab consists of a black leather upper while the J-Lay Mid features a brown upper. With each model, Taka Hayashi’s designs can be seen, they don’t look traditional, but the Drop Sneakers Not Bombs campaign usually features unique sneakers. Release is scheduled for November. VIa Vapors.

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