At the end of this summer, we saw the kind of things that the Vans company is capable of producing when teaming up with others- take the Flauge collaboration as an example. Now, after having collaborated with Airblaster on a pair of boots, the Vans team has worked with Airblaster again on this low-top Vans classic- the Era. It is nicknamed the “Stay Wild” pair because of the shoe’s water resistant design, which will allow the party to continue despite rain or flooding. This pair of Era’s is available now at participating Vans snowboarding retailers.

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Last summer we reported on a collaboration between the Vans team and skateboarder Jeff Grosso. This duo is now back at it again. A part of this pack is the Vans Sk8 Hi, Sk8 Mid, and Era. The Sk8 Hi boasts the most green out of all three shoes. While the Sk8 Mid and Era are made of predominantly black/white bases with very minimal green accents- such as on the back of the sole. Look out for this pack, as it is supposed to release as part of Vans’ 2009 Holiday collection.

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We already told you that the Vans Chukka will be getting special fleece treatment to help keep you warm during the holiday season. We now have a couple of more classic models to show you that’ll also be a part of Vans’ Fall 2009 collection. Highlighted by the grey suede Era pictured here, the release will also include wool grey, blue, and yellow Authentic’s, as well as a blue and a red 106. Which one of these is atop your list? Check in after the jump for more pictures to help you decide.

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From the looks of things, Vans has big plans for the near future. It definitely plans to catch the attention of many with the LX Pack- but it has no intentions of stopping there. Teaming up with Japanese retailer Flauge, Vans is preparing to drop another pack- this time consisting of a Sk8 Hi and an Era. Both shoes sport a navy blue and yellow colorway, with white accents seen most notably on the completely white sole Vans has become somewhat known for. With a rumored release date that is quickly approaching, make sure to stay on top of your local Vans retailers in order to disallow one or both of these shoes from slipping away.

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Lately, Vans has been reaching into its extensive archives for inspiration and the occasional re-issue. Earlier this summer, we previewed the Fall 2009 collection known as the “Off The Wall Pack,” which is an impressive package of re-issues from some of the company’s earliest sneakers. The pack includes  Slip-Ons, Eras, Old Skool ’77s and Mid Skool ’77s in suede/canvas combos and vibrant colorways that were popular back in the day, such as the Classic Blue/Gold Slip-Ons, Gold/Green Old Skools, and Blue/White Mid Skools. No detail was left out, including a retro treatment on the box design – as you can see. Of course, all of the sneakers feature the Vans patented waffle soles. The shoes are available from Vans and select Vans retailers.

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Vans is celebrating the Holidays ‘09 season by implementing their timeless checkerboard motif on one of the their most classic silhouettes, the Vans Era. The shoe’s royal blue/yellow canvas upper is complimented seamlessly by a blue suede toe. A vulcanized midsole with blue accents rides underneath. White eyelets and yellow shoestrings tie the shoe together. The Vans Era “Checkerboard” will be available later this year at select Vans accounts.

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The Vans “Off the Wall” Fall 2009 Collection features new versions of the Vans Era and Vans Slip-On. Classic color schemes and materials such as green canvas/yellow suede, sky blue canvas/blue suede and brown canvas/cardinal suede pepper the pack. The Vans Fall ‘09 “Off the Wall” Pack will hit select Vans accounts later this year.

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