In the Summer of 2008, samples for two Crooks & Castles x Vans Sneakers were spotting at the Magic Show that featured a Gucci inspired color scheme as well as an ankle strap, and just a few weeks ago Crooks & Castles confirmed that both colorways would drop in Spring 2009.
Now we’re hearing that the two sneakers will release in the Vans Forty-Four High Pack “West Coast vs. East Coast”. The pack will contain a Crooks & Castles West Coast Edition, 5BoroNYC East Coast Edition, Wainwright Edition, and two unknown store editions. Each pack includes two pairs of sneakers and a t-shirt. Stay tuned for more updates.
[...] is creating a competition among five well known fashion icons for the release of their new Vans Fourty-Four High, which places the West Coast (Crooks & Castles and a mystery shop) vs. the East Coast ( 5Boro [...]