Vans X Cult

Vans and Cult Bikes team up for some fresh new kicks, in unique situations. Check the photos. Gallery

WHAT IT IS:
Teaming up with Cult, Vans produced two Cult-influenced shoe models. The Brasco is a low top, featuring a leather upper, Cult graphic insole and tongue label, Vans' Megathane midsole and Vans' trusted waffle outsole. The Atwood Mid is a mid-top, with the same features as the Brasco, only slightly higher. "We've chosen two footwear styles that include the performance features needed for riding, but also represent today's casual styling that work well off the bike. Both shoes are wrapped in high-end black leather and use a waxed textile on accent panels for a rich look and feel. The vulcanized outsole and gum-colored WaffleGrip tread is a direct tie back to Vans heritage, while the sockliner artwork is a CVLT original that ties back to the CVLT attitude," says Vans.

WHY IT RULES:
The Vans and Cult teams share more than a few team riders, who are actually riding in these shoes, jumping down huge things and able to walk comfortably at the end of the day. "Dakota Roche and Chase Hawk are two riders that we share (sponsor-wise), and they've been wearing the shoes quite a bit, and they're holding up great," says Cult's Robbie Morales. But there's more than Dak and Chase. Cult team riders Bas Keep and Trey Jones also rock the shoes, along with Morales. I got a pair last week, but I gave them to the guys at the bike shop, and they seem to like them okay.

WHERE TO FIND IT:
The Vans x Cult collection is available directly from Vans here and here. And if you wanna pick them up via a BMX mail-order, you can also purchase them at Empire BMX.