Dressed in a bright white, the shoe’s ripstop uppers nod to the aesthetics of parachutes, punctuated with tonal suede panels to the toebox, eyestay, heel counter and the iconic Vans “Jazz Stripe”. Further indebted to Vans’ history as one of the first American skateboarding brands, the collaborative shoe implements vulcanised rubber midsoles for additional protection to the side of the foot and toes. Complete with co-branded insoles, the END. x Vans LX Old Skool 136 “Parachute” deliver a blend of militaristic aesthetics and classic skateboarding finesse.
Connecting with Sam in his studio ahead of the launch of the END. x Vans LX Old Skool 136 “Parachute” collaboration, the artist created a number of sculptural photographs encapsulating the atmosphere and concept behind the product, delivered through his own singular lens. Born in Sunderland but now based in Leeds, Sam Hutchinson’s creative practice spans from photography and sculpture to zine-making and publishing.
