Vans Vault x Taka Hayashi - Spring 2013 Capsule Collection

Collaboration between Vans (Vault) with Taka Hayashi has got another collection coming. For this spring 2013, the capsule collection will release not just footwear products, but also apparel items. We have seen some teasers before via glltn, and recently, the full collection images has surfaced on the internet. 

TH Engineered Boot Zip LX

What's interesting from this season is the beautiful mountaineering feel, TH Engineered Boot Zip LX, which features a vibram outsole, combined with waxed suede and horween leather. This could be a bloody good alternative than your old pair of red wing boots.

TH Lace to Toe LX

Another great pair is the TH Lace to Toe LX (I know, the name's not working for me either). Inspired by classic military paratrooper boots, and also features horween leather atop of cristy vibram sole. What makes it nicer is the contrast colored leather accent on the back heel, it makes a very nice touch.

Get these at selected Vans Vault retailers / stockists.

Maine St. Footwear

A while ago i had the chance to get my hands on the upcoming products from one of local footwear brand, Maine St. Footwear. My attention goes to one their item, the suede derby shoe which comes with vibram sole. Cool. Anyway, recently the guys from Maine St. Footwear has documented their process of shoe making in pictures. Check 'em out below.

Their upcoming products will available soon at their official website, mainestfootwear.com

They will also be participating at Footurama Swapmeet !

Yuketen : Maine Guide

Yuki Matsuda's brain child, YUKETEN has been always known as one of the best boots maker in the game right now. Since 1995, Yuki Matsuda has been working with Artisans across United States to recreate a true American Footwear classics. One of their iconic Yuketen design is off course, the Maine Guide boot.

Yuketen Maine Guide boot represents a moccasin boots worn by American hunters and combined with Vibram sole for comfort and durability. After years and years of perfection, we can find several model for this Maine Guide Boot. There is a Maine Guide Chukka, Maine Guide 5-eye Boot, Original Maine Guide Boot, Mine Guide Strap Boot and also the Maine Guide Oxford. See what the differences are, below.

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Stussy Deluxe X Timberland - Spring 2011

Stussy Deluxe put a twist on Timberland's classic Hand Stitched Loafer by using premium nubuck upper and vibram sole. The shoe also features both Timberland and Stussy embossed logo. It says that the shoe will retail for £149 at End Clothing.

Pictures via End Clothing.

Pointer - Connor - 2011 Collection

One of the highlights from Pointer's 2011 collection is the Connor. For the 2011 collection, Pointer connor comes in Suede upper with Crepe sole and Vibram style outsoles. Available in 3 colourways.

Pictures via Hypebeast

Mark McNairy for the Norse Project

Created for Norse Projects in collaboration with Mark McNairy, this classic shoe comes in a luxurious camel brown suede and features a Vibram Christy wedge sole. These shoes are crafted in the highest quality by traditional English shoe manufacturers Sanders.

Source : Slam X Hype

Yukuten Double Ring Vibram Shoe

Awesome pair of shoe from Yukuten, the Double Ring Vibram Shoe. Comes in brown oiled leather plus a white vibram sole. nice!

Source : Hypebeast.