{"id":49686,"date":"2016-03-15T09:08:37","date_gmt":"2016-03-15T16:08:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.boardistan.com\/?p=49686"},"modified":"2016-04-20T19:22:43","modified_gmt":"2016-04-21T02:22:43","slug":"vans-pro-classic-anniversary-collection","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.boardistan.com\/?p=49686","title":{"rendered":"Vans Pro Classic Anniversary Collection"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-49687\" src=\"http:\/\/www.boardistan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Sp16_ProClassic50_LineHoriz_ConcretemwrC-450x284.png\" alt=\"Sp16_ProClassic50_LineHoriz_Concrete[mwrC]\" width=\"450\" height=\"284\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.boardistan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Sp16_ProClassic50_LineHoriz_ConcretemwrC-450x284.png 450w, http:\/\/www.boardistan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Sp16_ProClassic50_LineHoriz_ConcretemwrC-200x126.png 200w, http:\/\/www.boardistan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Sp16_ProClassic50_LineHoriz_ConcretemwrC-768x485.png 768w, http:\/\/www.boardistan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Sp16_ProClassic50_LineHoriz_ConcretemwrC.png 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Vans<\/strong> is continuing their 50th Anniversary celebration with the release of their <strong>Vans Pro Classic Anniversary Collection<\/strong> tomorrow,\u00a0March 16, 2016<strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Anecdoted by its original year of release, each style in the Vans Pro Classics Anniversary Collection pays homage to influential cultural milestones from Vans\u2019 groundbreaking era of 1966-2000. What began as simple renovations in color, fabric and shape bolstered true connections with action sports icons such as original Dogtown Z-boy <strong>Stacy Peralta<\/strong>, celebrated surfer <strong>Duke Kahanamoku<\/strong>, and Vans\u2019 skateboarding legend <strong>Christian Hosoi<\/strong>.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>For the official word from Vans and a closer look at all the shoes, follow the jump.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p>Cypress, CALIF. (March 14, 2016) \u2013 Vans, the original action sports footwear and apparel brand, commemorates 50 years of heritage and progression with the debut of the Vans Pro Classics Anniversary Collection, available worldwide on March 16. The most iconic footwear silhouettes from Vans\u2019 history return to the spotlight, enhanced with innovative performance features that provide upgraded cushioning and durability exclusively designed for skateboarding.<\/p>\n<p>With decades of proven performance evolution supported by an illustrious team of skateboarding icons and future legends of the sport, the Pro Classics Anniversary Collection is modernized with Vans\u2019 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. Embodying a slimmer shape for a closer fit in the heel, arch and forefoot, Vans Pro Classics are engineered to withstand the everyday wear and tear of modern skateboarding.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-49688\" src=\"http:\/\/www.boardistan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/SP16_Skate_ProClassics_EraPro_NvyRed_ElvHeroJzGY-450x350.png\" alt=\"SP16_Skate_ProClassics_EraPro_NvyRed_ElvHero[JzGY]\" width=\"450\" height=\"350\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.boardistan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/SP16_Skate_ProClassics_EraPro_NvyRed_ElvHeroJzGY-450x350.png 450w, http:\/\/www.boardistan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/SP16_Skate_ProClassics_EraPro_NvyRed_ElvHeroJzGY-200x155.png 200w, http:\/\/www.boardistan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/SP16_Skate_ProClassics_EraPro_NvyRed_ElvHeroJzGY.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Anecdoted by its original year of release, each style in the Vans Pro Classics Anniversary Collection pays homage to influential cultural milestones from Vans\u2019 groundbreaking era of 1966-2000. What began as simple renovations in color, fabric and shape bolstered true connections with action sports icons such as original Dogtown Z-boy Stacy Peralta, celebrated surfer Duke Kahanamoku, and Vans\u2019 skateboarding legend Christian Hosoi. Whether it was taking the Hawaiian shirt off Duke\u2019s back to design a custom pair of floral Authentics, or padding the collar in the original Era to create the first \u201cOff The Wall\u201d shoe in skateboarding, Vans has championed reinvention since 1966, paving the way in design progression to meet the critical demands of skateboarding today.<\/p>\n<p>Anchored this spring by model favorites such as the Era Pro, Checkerboard Slip-On Pro, and Authentic Pro, the Vans Pro Classics Anniversary Collection releases worldwide March 16, with forthcoming installments later this year. Visit Vans.com\/ProClassics to learn more about the commemorative styles.<\/p>\n<p>#Since66<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-49689\" src=\"http:\/\/www.boardistan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/SP16_Skate_ProClassics_AuthenticPro_Blu_ElvHero-450x349.jpg\" alt=\"SP16_Skate_ProClassics_AuthenticPro_Blu_ElvHero\" width=\"450\" height=\"349\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.boardistan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/SP16_Skate_ProClassics_AuthenticPro_Blu_ElvHero-450x349.jpg 450w, http:\/\/www.boardistan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/SP16_Skate_ProClassics_AuthenticPro_Blu_ElvHero-200x155.jpg 200w, http:\/\/www.boardistan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/SP16_Skate_ProClassics_AuthenticPro_Blu_ElvHero.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-49690\" src=\"http:\/\/www.boardistan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/SP16_Skate_ProClassics_AuthenticPro_Red_ElvHero-450x369.jpg\" alt=\"SP16_Skate_ProClassics_AuthenticPro_Red_ElvHero\" width=\"450\" height=\"369\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.boardistan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/SP16_Skate_ProClassics_AuthenticPro_Red_ElvHero-450x369.jpg 450w, http:\/\/www.boardistan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/SP16_Skate_ProClassics_AuthenticPro_Red_ElvHero-200x164.jpg 200w, http:\/\/www.boardistan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/SP16_Skate_ProClassics_AuthenticPro_Red_ElvHero.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-49691\" src=\"http:\/\/www.boardistan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Vans_Sp16_Skate_-OLD-SKOOL-MID-Blu_Pair-450x461.jpg\" alt=\"Vans_Sp16_Skate_ OLD-SKOOL-MID Blu_Pair\" width=\"450\" height=\"461\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.boardistan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Vans_Sp16_Skate_-OLD-SKOOL-MID-Blu_Pair-450x461.jpg 450w, http:\/\/www.boardistan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Vans_Sp16_Skate_-OLD-SKOOL-MID-Blu_Pair-195x200.jpg 195w, http:\/\/www.boardistan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Vans_Sp16_Skate_-OLD-SKOOL-MID-Blu_Pair-768x787.jpg 768w, http:\/\/www.boardistan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Vans_Sp16_Skate_-OLD-SKOOL-MID-Blu_Pair.jpg 976w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-49692\" src=\"http:\/\/www.boardistan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Vans_Sp16_Skate_AUTHENTIC-Navy_Pair-450x453.jpg\" alt=\"Vans_Sp16_Skate_AUTHENTIC Navy_Pair\" width=\"450\" height=\"453\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.boardistan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Vans_Sp16_Skate_AUTHENTIC-Navy_Pair-450x453.jpg 450w, http:\/\/www.boardistan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Vans_Sp16_Skate_AUTHENTIC-Navy_Pair-200x200.jpg 200w, http:\/\/www.boardistan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Vans_Sp16_Skate_AUTHENTIC-Navy_Pair-768x773.jpg 768w, http:\/\/www.boardistan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Vans_Sp16_Skate_AUTHENTIC-Navy_Pair.jpg 993w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-49693\" src=\"http:\/\/www.boardistan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Vans_Sp16_Skate_CLASSIC-SLIP-ON-WhtCheckerbrd_Pair-435x500.jpg\" alt=\"Vans_Sp16_Skate_CLASSIC-SLIP-ON WhtCheckerbrd_Pair\" width=\"435\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.boardistan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Vans_Sp16_Skate_CLASSIC-SLIP-ON-WhtCheckerbrd_Pair-435x500.jpg 435w, http:\/\/www.boardistan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Vans_Sp16_Skate_CLASSIC-SLIP-ON-WhtCheckerbrd_Pair-174x200.jpg 174w, http:\/\/www.boardistan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Vans_Sp16_Skate_CLASSIC-SLIP-ON-WhtCheckerbrd_Pair-768x883.jpg 768w, http:\/\/www.boardistan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Vans_Sp16_Skate_CLASSIC-SLIP-ON-WhtCheckerbrd_Pair.jpg 870w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 435px) 100vw, 435px\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Vans is continuing their 50th Anniversary celebration with the release of their Vans Pro Classic Anniversary Collection tomorrow,\u00a0March 16, 2016. Anecdoted by its original year of release, each style in the Vans Pro Classics Anniversary Collection pays homage to influential cultural milestones from Vans\u2019 groundbreaking era of 1966-2000. What began as simple renovations in color, [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"ngg_post_thumbnail":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[10,37,3],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.boardistan.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/49686"}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.boardistan.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.boardistan.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.boardistan.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.boardistan.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=49686"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"http:\/\/www.boardistan.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/49686\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":49694,"href":"http:\/\/www.boardistan.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/49686\/revisions\/49694"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.boardistan.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=49686"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.boardistan.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=49686"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.boardistan.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=49686"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}