Vans Premium Authentic Echoes 44 LX

These Vans Premium LX Authentic 44 nicknamed 'Echoes Of Empty Pools' captures skateboarding’s evolution from the 1970s Z-boys skating abandoned California pools to modern street skating, blending marble-like dyes, gradient prints, and star motifs to reflect the textures, colors, and soulful quiet of deserted skate spots.

Legacy
In the 1970s, skateboarders began exploring abandoned pools during California’s drought, marking a pivotal moment. From this movement emerged the now iconic Z-boys, who introduced bold new aesthetic and technical style. They set the stage for modern skateboarding, inspiring the evolution of street skating in the 80s and 90s. Today’s diverse skateboarding scene traces its roots to these pioneers.
This concept captures skateboarding’s evolution from pools to streets, emphasising textures and colours. It highlights surfaces like marbled ledges and the blue of pool bottoms. Marble-like dyes and colour shifts reflect the raw surfaces of empty pools, showcasing skateboarding’s dynamic textures.

Vision
This shoe captures the soulful quiet of deserted skate spots at dusk. Gradient prints reflect the colors of iconic skate obstacles, evoking sun-faded concrete and the essence of countless hours spent outdoors. Extra stitch lines along the heel mimic the flowing lines of skatepark architecture.
The star print symbolises the potential in these quiet spaces and the spark of inspiration in the silence. It reminds us of the magic when a skater sees an empty pool as an opportunity to create. This design pays tribute to the spirit of skateboarding and the beauty of abandoned spaces coming alive under the wheels.

- premium canvas uppers
- gradient prints with stars
- full grain leather collar lining
- 100% cotton laces
- woven flag label
- higher sidewall with gloss finish
- foxing tape with original 90's Osnaburg reinforcement
- Sola Foam All-Day-Comfort (ADC), anti-fatigue, 30% bio-based material
- classic waffle outsole
 

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