In October, Vans and The North Face team up to unveil the most functional Vans products to date in the Vault by Vans x The North Face collection.In this collaboration, The North Face uses its own technology to give Vans a classic silhouette the functionality and new design possibilities for all-weather conditions.In this collection, Vans will announce Sk10 Hi MTE LX, Desert Chukka MTE LX (8 colors each), and The North Face will announce 3 products, Nuptse Jacket (1 color).
Both Vans and The North Face were founded in 1966 and continued to innovate to renew the norm in shoes and apparel. For generations, Vans' belief "Off the Wall" has influenced a wide range of cultures in sports, music, fashion, art and street, and continues to create iconic products through interaction with each culture. The North Face continued to ignite the adventurous spirit of "Never Stop Exploring" by providing state-of-the-art outerwear and tools in the outdoor field.The Vault by Vans x The North Face collaboration, a collection of the best of both world-renowned brands, will be launched during the holiday season.
The Vault by Vans x The North Face collection includes Desert Chukka MTE LX (black, hail navy, toast) and Sk8-Hi MTE LX (black, graphite blue / surf the web blue, deep teal / toast). Three-color shoes will be announced.Each shoe features a gusset tongue, an inverted waffle sole, waterproof leather / suede, Cosmo ™ Comfort, and The North Face winter GRIP®, packed with features and designs not found on classic models. Cosmo ™ Comfort coating is applied between the insole and outsole to keep your feet warm in cold climates.It will be up to about 5 degrees warmer than the one without the coating. The North Face winter GRIP® is a highly adhesive rubber compound that does not stiffen even below freezing, improving grip on frozen roads by up to 20% compared to regular rubber soles. The Desert Chukka MTE LX has a fleece lining and the Sk8-Hi MTE LX has DRI-LEX® and HydroSeal® membranes. DRI-LEX® is a material that has both anti-friction resistance and resistance to stuffiness due to its high-performance fiber and unique weave.In addition, The North Face's proprietary HydroSeal® Membrane is completely waterproof while allowing vapors such as sweat to breathe in and keep your feet comfortable.The logo of each brand is placed on the insole, the North Face logo is embossed on the heel corner, and Vans Off the Wall is placed on the heel patch. In addition to Desert Chukka MTE XL and SK8-Hi MTE LX, The North Face classic Nuptse Jacket with Vans checkerboard pattern is also announced at the same time.Printed in different tones of black, the Nuptse Jacket uses a double-layered water-repellent coating and down-insulated taffeta padding. The Vault by Vans x The North Face collection will be available worldwide from October 19,000, 2015, starting at 10 yen.
