Vans Adds to Pro Classics Collection

by editors on June 15, 2016

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In celebration of their 50th Anniversary Vans is dropping their second installment of their Classics Anniversary Collection which this time includes a couple tributes to some of Vans’ best BMX team members.

With tribute releases inspired by freestyle BMX pioneer Eddie Fiola and cherished BMX innovator Dennis McCoy, the fall assortment upholds Vans’ unwavering support of the BMX sport, and aptly coincides with the release of Vans’ first full-length BMX film, Illustrated—available now on iTunes.

Which reminds us — it’s about time we all watched Rad again, isn’t it? For the official word from Vans, please follow the jump.

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Legendary Heritage Meets Innovative Performance:
Vans Pro Classics 50th Anniversary Collection Expands for Fall
Featuring Classic Skate and BMX Styles with Upgraded Cushioning and Durability

 

Cypress, CALIF. (June 15, 2016) – On the heels of a memorable celebration honoring Vans’ 50th Anniversary this past March, the original action sports footwear and apparel brand gathers momentum with the second installment of the commemorative Vans Pro Classics Anniversary Collection, available worldwide today.

Backed by the biggest names in skate alongside the most beloved legends in BMX, the Vans Pro Classics collection is enhanced with innovative performance features that provide upgraded cushioning and durability via Vans’ Pro Skate performance technology, featuring supportive ULTRACUSH HD sockliners for resilient cushioning and advanced comfort, and DURACAP reinforced underlays in high abrasion areas for premium durability and consistent fit.

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Heralding the “Off The Wall” lifestyle of boards and bikes since the early 1970s, Vans’ Pro Classics Anniversary series continues to honor the brand’s enduring athlete heritage. With tribute releases inspired by freestyle BMX pioneer Eddie Fiola and cherished BMX innovator Dennis McCoy, the fall assortment upholds Vans’ unwavering support of the BMX sport, and aptly coincides with the release of Vans’ first full-length BMX film, Illustrated—available now on iTunes. Last but certainly not least, skate icons and venerated historians of skateboarding, Christian Hosoi and Jeff Grosso, also lend their influence, reviving timeless colors and checkerboard flair from their heyday into the lineup.

New colorways and patterns of the Sk8-Hi Pro and the Era Pro join the timeline this fall. Visit Vans.com/ProClassics for authorized Vans dealers and to learn more about the Pro Classics commemorative styles.

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