The essence of Japanese streetwear meets Californian heritage in the new collaboration between OTW by Vans and the legendary Tokyo brand NEIGHBORHOOD®.
A minimalist and refined reinterpretation of the iconic Authentic 44 silhouette, this collaborative design elevates the original through the use of premium solid-color suede, enhanced by embossed graphic details. The distinctive touch of the brand founded by Shinsuke Takizawa shines through in the custom typographic details: the foxing tape features the iconic motto “Craft With Pride Tokyo Est. 1994," and the tip (toe box) features the stacked text “NEIGHBORHOOD® Tokyo Est. 1994 Technical Apparel Craft With Pride."
True to the archival DNA of Vans, the shoe retains the classic vulcanized construction, reinforced internally by the Sola Foam ADC insole for optimal, long-lasting comfort. Leather trim on the heel and edges, co-fabric fabric label on the tongue, and tone-on-tone stitching complete this minimalist, raw-edged design crafted with extreme precision.