Aaron Hope 
Primitive proved with their Gourmet Quadici that not only could a Paul Rodriguez-owned shop collaborate with brands outside the Nike, Inc. umbrella, but they could Blueprint use a beloved Air Jordan colorway with a sneaker company who’d made its name aping Jays. Their latest is a teamup with Nike SB/P-Rod’s biggest competition, and interestingly enough keeps some of that ‘borrowing’ theme alive thanks to the choice of silhouettes. That’s because the Vans Doheny EU 45 Black Classic White OTW Bedford has lines strikingly similar to those on the DVS Torey Pudwill they dropped last November. But instead of a tribute to two of California’s most enduring symbols, these Bedfords choose to be a symbol of top-notch quality with their mix of pig suede, denim and that peanut butter brown leather everyone’s been using for a premium twist this spring. Click through to get a sense for what’s in store and stick with Urlfreeze News for release info. via Andy Netkin
