Some of us the Vans brand is more or less associated with the 1990s and the fashion for skater shoes. You could say that for skateboard fans it is a cult brand. For several years, Vans can be associated with the tactical industry, thanks to cooperation with Defcon and a well known manufacturer of tactical equipment, LBT (London Bridge Trading) .
Previous models from the Defcon series called Sk8-Hi Notchback Pro were available in limited numbers, in Multicam® Arid ™, Tropic ™, and Black ™, AOR2 and AOR1 camouflage. The price for A pair of shoes reached even 600 dollars and in Poland they were available at a price of about 1200 PLN.
The two latest models created in cooperation with LBT are called
the VANS VAULT COMFYCUSH OLD SKOOL ™
and the VANS VAULT COMFYCUSH SK8-HI™ REISSUE LX
The contribution of LBT to the production of new footwear is the supply Cordura in the color of MAS GRAY. This ensures high strength and a tactical "look". In addition, according to the news provided, the new models are prototypes of footwear to be used in marine operations such as GOPLAT/VBSS, they can be used with selected models of swimming fins and have drainage holes.
The new Vans Defcon - LBT models are to be available in limited quantities at the price of 148 USD. The release date is May 1.
Nowe modele Vans Defcon - LBT mają być dostępne w ograniczonych ilościach w cenie $148. Data premiery to 1 Maja.
Sources : defcongroup.com, hiconsumption.com, vans.com, instagram.com/defcon_1/, soldiersystems.net