Skate brand Vans recently released their Royal Blue Checkered Pack, a two-pair release featuring their classic SK8-Hi and timeless Authentic lowtop. The West Coast classics are toned up in alluring white/royal blue color schemes, and both offer up a checkered inner lining. Down below, the kicks are finished off by a reinforced, vulcanized midsole and sticky herringbone traction pattern that should contribute to an awesome boarding experience. The Vans Royal Blue Checkered SK8-Hi and Authentic are available now at colette.

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Skate company Vans loves nature–after all, boarding and its interrelated subculture directly correlate with gettin’ out there and bustin’ a kickflip outdoors, right? It comes to no suprise then that the brand recently reworked their iconic SK8-Hi and Slip-On models to encompass the ecological world. Leopard print and an intriguing zebra pattern were creatively applied to the upper of each shoe. Celebrate your PETA pride today! The Vans “Animal” Series (or the Leopard SK8-Hi, Zebra SK8-Hi, Leopard Slip-On, and Zebra Slip-On for those keeping score at home) is available now at Japanese retailer ABC-Mart.

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