Vans Style OLD SKOOL PLATFORM BORDEAUX | WTAPS Draws From Classic Militaria For Their Newest Vault By Vans Style Collaboration

Founded by Tetsu Nishiyama, WTAPS has offered “uparmored” militaria for over 25 years; and within that time, they’ve collaborated with a number of key players in sneakers, including New Balance and, of course, Vault by Vans. Vans Style x Nightmare Before Christmas Cappellino snapback nero OG SK8-HI LX and the The Vans Style UltraRange VR3s waffle-themed outsole uses natural rubber Vans Style Anderson Paak x Old Skool.

The two silhouettes, in their respective forms, build off the same idea. In both color and material, their designs mirror existing militaria, gear that has always been a huge source of inspiration for WTAPS. As such, the canvas and suedes are finished in an Olive Drab, matching everything from the BDU to the oft-lauded OG 107. And below, the midsole, too, is dressed in a deep green shade, while its overlaid text — which makes use of the signature GPS motif and “WTAPS” name — opts for a dark black neutral.

For a closer look at both the SK8-HI and Authentic, check out the official imagery below. Currently, both pairs are slated to hit select Japanese retailers on February 11th; a US Cena has not been confirmed.

In other news, have you seen the Vans Style Vault OG Chukka lace-up shoes?