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Vans – Era Pro Checkerboard

April 6, 2018

Get a look at the new Vans Era Pro Checkerboard shoes!

Vans Era Pro Shoe

Is it time for some new shoes? Do you like a low cut that’s simple and has a unique look? The new Vans Era Pro Checkerboard shoe might just be what you’re looking for. The Era Pro starts out with a sturdy canvas upper with the checkerboard print with the single-wrap foxing tape for that classic Vans look and the DURACap rubber undrerlay reinforcements in high wear areas. Inside you can find the UltraCush HD sock liners that give you plenty of impact cushioning and comfort. On the bottom you can find the Vans original waffle outsole that you already know provides plenty of grip on the pedals.

You can pick up the Era Pro Checkerboard shoes for $60 through the Vans Website or BMX shops and mail-orders that carry Vans worldwide now.

Vans Era Pro Shoe

You can’t go wrong with the waffle outsole. Sturdy and plenty of grip to keep your feet on the pdals.

Vans Era Pro Shoe

Unique look with that UltraCush HD sock liner inside for plenty of comfort.

Not feeling the checkerboard, but like the look of the shoe? Here’s a look at 3 other NEW color options that are available now; Blackout, Black / White Gum and Duck Green.

Vans Era Pro Shoe

Vans Era Pro Shoe

Vans Era Pro Shoe

You can these Vans Era Pro shoes up for $60 as well right here on the Vans Website or through BMX shops and mail-orders worldwide now.

There are a ton of other color options that you can find on Amazon as well.


What do you think of the shoes? Are you digging the checkerboard or any of the other colors? Do you have any questions? Let us know what’s on your mind in the comments below!

NOTE* – This post contains affiliate links and we could receive a small commission if you were to buy the shoes from Vans. We would never tell you about a product unless we were 100% sure they’re good for BMX. You can’t go wrong with Vans.

Vans BMX Street Invitational 2018 Contest Highlights

April 2, 2018

Vans dropped their official highlight reel from the 2018 Vans BMX Street Invitational!

Last weekend some of the best street riders in the world invaded Huntington Beach for the 2018 Vans BMX Street Invitational contest. With that much talent packed into one park, you know there was no shortage of insane riding to take in. Here’s a video Vans put together giving you a full look at all the action!

Still want more? Check out more highlights here — 2018 Vans BMX Street Invitational Highlights

“We took the top 6 from the Qualifier and added them to the stacked Pro invite-only list and here’s all the action!

Music:
Artist: France Camp. Song: C’est La Vie
” – Vans

2018 Vans BMX Street Invitational Highlights

April 1, 2018

Get a look at all the wild riding that went down at the 2018 Vans BMX Street Invitational!

Yesterday some of the top BMX street riders in the world were in Huntington Beach, California throwing down at that Vans Park for the annual Vans BMX Street Invitational contest. With a ton of riders throwing down from the AM’s to the Pro’s all over the course, you better believe there was no shortage of crazy riding to take in. Here’s a raw cut from the finals that shows everything that went down between the two classes. Expect to see plenty more footage from this one!

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“The 2018 Vans Street Invitational went down today in a blaze of fury. Best trick was absolute chaos but Kilian Roth took it home with an unreal down-rail manny to 180. Top 3 finishers were Garrett Reynolds (1st), Felix Prangenberg (2nd) and Chad Kerley (3rd) who all held down highly technical and consistent runs. The progression of BMX is getting to of control!” – Ride BMX

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NTf-o3xzPM4

“After a heavy qualifier, the 2018 VANS BMX STREET INVITATIONAL Final went down with more solid and mind blowing riding. You know you don’t want to miss it! Bangers on bangers on bangers courtesy of Garrett Reynolds, Chad Kerley, Felix Prangenberg, Anthony Perrin, Devon Smillie, Bruno Hoffmann, Ty Morrow, Travis Hughes, Johnny Rakes, Kilian Roth, Andy Garcia, Ethan Corriere, Kevin Peraza, Matt Ray, Dan Kruk, Dakota Roche, Richard Hernandez, Gaspar Guendulain, Dillon Lloyd, Colin Varanyak, DeMarcus Paul and more!

Filmed & edited by Fernando Gomarin Olaiz.” – Vital BMX

“The undisputed number 1 Street rider Garrett Reynolds has backed up his 2017 Vans BMX Street Invitational win with a victory in 2018. Garrett’s technical ability and super consistent riding had him taking home yet another deserving title.

Music:
Artist: People’s Temple. Song: Smooth Moves
”

“Germany’s Felix Prangenberg has been soaking up the California sun for the past month and his preparation showed with a 2nd place finish today.

Music:
Artist: Shaky Faces. Song: Adoration
”

“One of the long-line originators, Chad Kerley is just as comfortable on the front wheel as he is on the rear. Chad has almost won this even in the past and was close again in 2018, finishing 3rd.

Music:
Artist: Burke. Song: King of the Sun
”

2018 Vans BMX Street Invitational – Practice Highlights

March 31, 2018

Practice for the Vans BMX Street Invitational was crazy…

This weekend is the 2018 Vans BMX Street Invitational with a bunch of the top street riders in the world making their way to the Vans park in Huntington Beach. Here’s a look at what went down during the first practice from Dan Lacey, Devon Smillie, Felix Prangenberg, Dakota Roche, Dan Kruk, Bruno Hoffmann and more. If this is what’s going down in practice, you already know the actual contest is going to be nuts.

“I cut this one together quick for ya’ll, but basically, everyone is really, really good at riding and I have no doubt that the Vans Street Invitational is gonna be absolutely mind blowing. Here’s everything I could grab from five hours of practice today at the Vans park in HB…” – Ride BMX

Vans – Unfiltered: United Arab Emirates with Matthias Dandois and Alex Valentino

March 29, 2018

Alex Valentino and Matthias Dandois explore the UAE for the latest Unfiltered video from Vans!

Here’s one we’ve been looking forward to since the trailer dropped a few days back! The latest Unfiltered video from Vans has arrived and this time they’ve sent Alex Valentino and Matthias Dandois to the United Arab Emirates to explore the spots from Abu Dhabi to Dubai and plenty of stops along the way. This BMX video is jam packed with some excellent spots, amazing riding and some exceptional film work, making for one hell of a good watch. Get on that play button and enjoy!

“After Copenhagen’s concrete jungle and the sandy Moroccan streets, the UNFILTERED series lands in the United Arab Emirates.

Alex Valentino and Matthias Dandois take on their first arabic excursion head on, riding everything from remote desert villages and landscapes, to Abu Dhabi’s and Dubai’s hyper modern civilizations.

UNFILTERED is a video series that highlights the raw side of a BMX trip. The struggle, achievements, noise, peace, challenges, injuries, languages, architectures, cultures, weather, food, people, traffic, travel and jet lag.

All shot through the lens of filming visionary Rich Forne.” – Vans

Vans BMX Pro Cup – Chile Raw

March 28, 2018

Check out this raw cut from the Vans BMX Pro Cup finals in Chile this past weekend.

Over the past weekend, the Vans BMX Pro Cup rolled into Santiago, Chile for the first Regional Qualifier for the Amateurs! Here’s a raw cut giving you a look at all the action that went down, along with the final results below. These young guns were sending it all over the park, and it’s safe to say it was one hell of a start to this years series.

“The finals of the Vans BMX Pro Cup Regional Qualifiers in Santiago, Chile was nothing short of a hammer-fest. When all was said and done, Brazil’s Douglas Oliveira laced the top spot in the Pro Men’s division and Santiago local Macarena Perez took home top honors Pro Women’s division.

Men’s Final Results:
1. Douglas Oliveira – Brazil
2. Parker Heath – USA
3. Kevin Kalkoff – France
4. Cauan Madona – Brazil
5. Jose Torres – Argentina

Women’s Final Results:
1. Macarena Perez – Chile
2. Camila Harambour – Chile
3. Anahi Valentina – Ecuador
4. Nina Buitrago – USA
5. Nazarena Perez – USA
” – Ride BMX

2018 Vans BMX Pro Cup – Regional Qualifier: Chile

March 27, 2018

The Vans BMX Pro Cup kicked off the 2018 series with a regional qualifier in Chile!

Here’s one we’re sure people have been looking forward to. Vans kicked off the 2018 Vans BMX Pro Cup series this past weekend with a regional qualifier down in Santiago, Chile! This event is designed to give some of the AM’s a chance at earning their seat in the Pro tour! Here’s a video showing you all the crazy riding that went down and who landed on the podium in the mens and womens classes! This is a great start to what’s bound to be another wild year for the Vans BMX Pro Cup!

“March 25, 2018 – Santiago, Chile. The top 27 riders qualified through to Sunday’s Final Round and competed for a spot on a the Vans BMX Pro Cup World Tour and the action was non-stop. With a unique bowl course in Santiago, Chile, the riders were finding huge transfer lines and throwing down big tricks for the packed stands. Brazil’s Douglas Oliveira took the win in the Pro Men’s division and Santiago local Macarena Perez edging out the top spot in the Pro Women’s division.” – Vans BMX

Vans BMX Pro Cup Chile – Qualifying Raw Cut

March 25, 2018

Get a look at what went down during the Vans BMX Pro Cup regional qualifier in Chile!

This past weekend kicked off the 2018 Vans BMX Pro Cup Series. This first stop was a regional qualifier in Chile for the AM’s to get their spot in the finals and the Pro contest later this year! Here’s a look at what went down during qualifiers with a few guest clips from some of the Pro’s that made the trip on down to ride with the locals! As expected, there was a ton of wild riding going on. Expect to see more from finals soon!

“Vans BMX Pro Cup Chile qualifying round was an amazing look into the scene of not only Chile, but South and Central America as whole. Yesterday was filled with countless stories of riders long travels to get the the contest, some spending 7 days on a bus just to compete. With 106 riders in the qualifying round, it’s safe to say there was an excess of bangers. When all was said and done judges Dennis McCoy, Joe Rich and Gary Young let the top 27 riders into the final round. Tomorrow is going to be nothing short of epic.” – Ride BMX

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