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Vans – Dakota Roche “Seeking Liberty”

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Dakota Roche in Philadelphia!

It’s always a good day when a new Dakota Roche video drops! Here’s his new “Seeking Liberty” video from Vans filled with a ton of amazing riding from some time he spent cruising Philadelphia after not visiting the city for 8 years! You already know everything about this is an absolute MUST SEE! After you give the video a watch, then make sure you check out Dakota’s new signature Vans Slip-On BMX kit!

“The first time Vans BMX’s Dakota Roche had the opportunity to ride Philly was 13 years ago and since then, it’s held a special place in his heart. Although Dak grew up on the west coast, he has always had a love and fascination with the style of spots on the east coast. The grittiness, character and architecture just speaks to BMXers differently than anywhere else in the world… After 8 years since Dakota’s last visit(and being cooped up for most of 2020), finally being free to rip around The City of Brotherly Love once again felt better than he could have imagined, and having the first ever Slip On BMX was the icing on the cake. Hope you enjoy the visual representation of Dak’s time spent in Philadelphia, seeking liberty.

For more on Dak’s collection go to Vans.com/BMX

Directed by Calvin Kosovich

Filmed by Calvin Kosovich & Dan Foley

Music Credits:
Song 1 – Intro by Calvin Kosovich

Song 2 – St. James & The Apostles
“Not Above, Not Below”
From the album “Black Psalms”
Ghost Imprint” – Vans

Vans – Dakota Roche Signature Slip-On BMX Shoe

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Check out the new Vans Slip-On BMX shoe in Dakota Roche’s signature colorway!

Here’s some news we’ve been getting some hints at for a little while now that we’re stoked to see is finally out! Vans have released their popular Slip-On shoe with a huge upgrade to use the BMX specific wafflecup sole! They’ve given Dakota Roche the very first signature shoe for this model and it turned out awesome. The Vans Slip-On BMX takes the look of the classic slip on, and pairs it up with the sole that was designed specifically for BMX with proper grip and durability, along with rubber toe caps for added strength and the PopCush sockliners to give you plenty of comfort. Dak’s shoe is available now in this clean Black and White color combo with an embossed logo on the top and graphics on the insole inspired by Dakota. These shoes are simple, and will be able to hold up to any session!

The shoe is available in size 3.5 all the way up to size 13 for $75.00 through BMX shops and mail-orders that carry Vans, and direct from the Vans Website now!

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Cult X Vans Old Skool Pro & Slip On Pro Colorways

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The new Cult X Vans Old Skool Pro and Slip On Pro shoes have arrived!

Here’s one we’re sure some of you have been waiting to see after some hints of it started popping up on Instagram. Cult and Vans have once again teamed up for a collaboration! This time around they’ve gone with the Old Skool Pro BMX and the Slip On Pro, along with a t-shirt and two Pivotal seat options! Check out full details, along with photos and more below!

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Vans – Dennis Enarson “Right Here”

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The Dennis Enarson “Right Here” video from Vans has arrived!

When Vans announced the new Dennis Enarson “Right Here” video was dropping last week, we knew we were in for an absolute BANGER. Whenever Dennis goes into a project like this, you know he’s going all in. Well, the video dropped today and, as expected, it’s an absolute MUST SEE packed with bangers from start to finish. There are even a few clips from Vans teammates Pat Casey, Corey Walsh, Dan Lacey, Lewis Mills and Jason Watts. Get on that play button and give this a watch, then watch it again… and again. Too good! Bonus points for all the helmet clips. Always good to see that.

“Back in June of 2019 Dennis Enarson set out to make the part of a lifetime; something he and the BMX community would be proud of. The goal was to capture BMX riding that lives on throughout time. He spent 8 months hammering away at his goal. This part was 90% complete before Covid hit and shut down plans for filmmaker, Rich Forne, to come out from Spain to San Diego to get Dennis’ last few bangers. Instead the two finished editing the part from other sides of the world.

Anyone that knows BMX already knows Dennis’ explosive energy and zero regard for gravity makes him one of the most savage humans on a bike.

And yet nothing could prepare you for the heaviness of RIGHT HERE. This is one of the gnarliest parts you’re ever going see.

Filmed and Edited by Richard Forne

Music Credits:
“Orbit”
By Oliver Lodge” – Vans

Have you picked up a pair of the Vans Dennis Enarson Old Skool Pro BMX Colorway shoes yet?

What do you think of the Dennis Enarson “Right Here” video? Let us know what you think in the comments below after your brain starts functioning again from trying to process how wild this one is!

Empire X Vans Waylon Colorway – Old Skool Pro & Slides

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Vans have been doing a number of BMX collaboration shoes lately between the team, a few shops and brands. Here’s their latest collaboration with Empire BMX that turned out so good! They took the Old Skool Pro and their Slides and gave it a proper Waylon treatment. This black on black with yellow cat eyes and an insole featuring Waylon on the inside for the shoe, and cat eyes on the slides. The Old Skool Pro shoe has the BMX specific Wafflecup BMX cupsole and sole that give you plenty of grip and support while out riding. These are available exclusively at Empire BMX only for $89.95 in sizes 7.5 – 13 for the shoes or $44.95 for the slides or both for $119.95 if you want the kit! Get on these before they’re gone. Check out more photos and details below!

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Vans – Dennis Enarson Old Skool Pro BMX Colorway

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The Dennis Enarson Old Skool Pro BMX shoe colorway from Vans has arrived!

It’s always funny when you think about something, and then it happens shortly after. Just the other day we were thinking that it was surprising that Dennis Enarson hasn’t had a signature colorway from Vans yet, then today news that his signature Old Skool Pro BMX colorway is dropping this month arrives! For Dennis’ colorway, he went with this rad olive with gum and white accents, with added graphics by Thomas Hooper on the heel and the footbed that adds that extra pop to make it Dennis’ own. Check out photos and more details about the shoe below!

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Vans X Demolition SK8-Hi Pro BMX

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Vans and Demolition Parts have teamed up to do a special edition Sk8-Hi Pro BMX shoe that is available now! The shoe takes the popular Sk8-Hi Pro model with the BMX specific sole, and added some Demolition logos for a rad looking shoe! You can pick it up in 8.5 – 12 sizes now over on the Demolition Website for $75 now! Check out more details and photos below!

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Vans Slip-On Pro

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Get a look at the Vans Slip-On Pro!

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Due for some new shoes, but you aren’t feeling laces lately? Vans have given their popular Slip-On style shoe the bump up to the Pro team. The Slip-On Pro takes the classic style of the shoe and gives it the upgraded sole and some extra tweaks like the DURACAP reinforcement and Pro Vul Lite Constructon that allow these shoes to stand up to all the wear and tear from a session on your bike. Not only that, but the Vans Slip-On Pro is available in 9 different color combos from the Periscope / Drizzle color seen here, to the classics like All Black, Checkerboard, Red and more.

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