Vans Skateboarding Collaborates with Skate Brand Hockey
Co-branded footwear is a great way to refresh a brand's aesthetic while delighting fans and potentially reaching new audiences. Recently, Vans Skateboarding and Hockey, a label known for its rebellious edge in skateboard culture, joined forces for a slick co-branded footwear collection for the Fall 2023 season. his collaboration features fresh iterations of Skate Old Skool, Skate Slip-On, and Skate Authentic Hi sneakers.
The most eye-catching feature of the Skate Old Skool and Skate Slip-On silhouettes is the snakeskin embellishments which are only accented by the white, and gum color schemes, along with bold red block letter Hockey branding. The Skate Authentic Hi, on the other hand, comes in a brown canvas colorway, featuring a unique high-top design and a Hockey hit on its collar. All three styles are equipped with Vans Skateboarding's advanced tech, including PopCush™ insoles for comfort, Duracap reinforcements for durability, and SickStick™ rubber outsoles for grip.
Image Credit: Vans, hypebeast
The most eye-catching feature of the Skate Old Skool and Skate Slip-On silhouettes is the snakeskin embellishments which are only accented by the white, and gum color schemes, along with bold red block letter Hockey branding. The Skate Authentic Hi, on the other hand, comes in a brown canvas colorway, featuring a unique high-top design and a Hockey hit on its collar. All three styles are equipped with Vans Skateboarding's advanced tech, including PopCush™ insoles for comfort, Duracap reinforcements for durability, and SickStick™ rubber outsoles for grip.
Image Credit: Vans, hypebeast
Trend Themes
1. Co-branded Footwear Designs - Collaborations between brands for co-branded footwear collections provide opportunities to refresh aesthetics and reach new audiences.
2. Snakeskin Embellishments - Snakeskin embellishments on footwear create eye-catching designs and add a rebellious edge to the brand's aesthetic.
3. Advanced Tech in Skateboarding Footwear - Incorporating advanced technology in skateboarding footwear, such as PopCush™ insoles, Duracap reinforcements, and SickStick™ rubber outsoles, enhances comfort, durability, and grip.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion and Apparel - Co-branded footwear designs present disruptive innovation opportunities for the fashion and apparel industry, allowing brands to collaborate and refresh their aesthetics.
2. Skateboarding - The skateboarding industry can benefit from collaborations between brands, as they can introduce new design elements like snakeskin embellishments and incorporate advanced technology into footwear.
3. Sporting Goods - Incorporating advanced technology in skateboarding footwear provides opportunities for disruptive innovation in the sporting goods industry, enhancing performance and durability for athletes.
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