Vans and The North Face come together to create the most technical Vans product to date in the Vault by Vans x The North Face collection.

This partnership pushes the design boundaries of heritage Vans silhouettes with progressive weatherized features and proprietary The North Face technologies. The seven-piece offering includes three installments of the Vans Sk8-Hi MTE LX and Desert Chukka MTE LX as well as a collaborative execution of The North Face Nuptse jacket.

Both founded in 1966, Vans and The North Face represent creative expression and innovation in the footwear and apparel industry. Vans’ mantra “Off The Wall” has inspired generations of unique individuals to push the envelope in their craft, presenting iconic products rooted in action sports, music, fashion, art and street culture. The North Face mirrors this sentiment in the world of outerwear, encouraging the adventurous to “Never Stop Exploring” with an extensive range of cutting-edge performance products and equipment. These globally recognized entities instill the best of both brands in the Vault by Vans x The North Face collaboration this holiday season.

The Vault by Vans x The North Face partnership brings forth the Desert Chukka MTE LX in Black, Hale Navy and Toast colorways alongside the Sk8-Hi MTE LX in Black, Blue Graphite/Surf the Web and Deep Teal/Toast executions. Both silhouettes are reconstructed utilizing gusseted tongues, reversed waffle lug outsoles, Cosmo™Comfort heat retention, The North Face winterGRIP® and water-repellant leather and suede uppers. Cosmo™Comfort coating can be found between the insole and outsole where it keeps heat from escaping feet in cold environments, retaining up to 9 degrees Fahrenheit within the shoe. The North Face propriety innovation, winterGRIP® is a tacky rubber compound designed to remain soft when the temperature falls below freezing and excels on icy surfaces – 20 percent better in slip resistance than traditional rubbers in approximation. The Desert Chukka MTE LX is lined with fleece for added warmth while DRI-LEX® materials and a HydroSeal® membrane are integrated into the build of the Sk8-Hi MTE LX. DRI-LEX® fabrics can be found in liners where their complex textiles structures and high-performance fibers yield excellent moisture redistribution and superior abrasion resistance. Also sourced from The North Face, the HydroSeal® Waterproof membrane creates a waterproof base that allows moisture transition from the inside while it protects feet from water on the outside. Trim package details include The North Face-embossed heel strikes, Vans Off The Wall heel scab markers and co-branded footbed logos on each pair. In addition to the Desert Chukka MTE LX and Sk8-Hi MTE LX, Vans and The North Face introduce a new take on the Nuptse Jacket, bringing the coveted checkerboard pattern to a signature outwear staple. Outfitted in a tonal black-on-black print, the Nuptse Jacket is treated with a durable water-repellant coating, lined with down insulation and double-layered in taffeta padding. Learn more about this special project at www.vans.com/vault and join the conversation by using #VansxTheNorthFace.

Vault by Vans x The North Face – Holiday 2015:

Desert Chukka MTE LX in (The North Face) Black
Desert Chukka MTE LX in (The North Face) Hale Navy
Desert Chukka MTE LX in (The North Face) Toast
Nuptse Checks Jacket in TNF Black
Sk8-Hi MTE LX in (The North Face) Black
Sk8-Hi MTE LX in (The North Face) Blue Graphite/Surf the Web
Sk8-Hi MTE LX in (The North Face) Deep Teal/Toast

The Vault by Vans x The North Face Collection releases globally at the following retailers:
US: The Vans DQM General, Blends, Bodega, Bows & Arrows, Conveyor, Dover Street Market, The Darkside Initiative, Feature LV, Fice, Hot Rod LA, Kicks HI, Kith, Nice Kicks, Opening Ceremony, Pilgrim Surf Supply, Proper, Saint Alfred, Shoe Gallery, Sole Classics, Today Clothing, UBIQ, Undefeated, The Webster and Wish.
Europe: Back Door SRL, Baskéts, BNIB Handels Gmbh, C Concept Store, Caliroots, Colette, Cream, DayOne AS, Dover Street Market, The End, Firmament, Footpatrol, The Good Will Out, The Goodhood Store, Hanon Shop, Kapa Dokya, Naked, Office, Sivasdescalzo, Sneakerpims AB, Slam Jam, Sneakersnstuff, Societe Anonime, Starcow, Titolo, Storm, Trés Bien, Veteran Shop, Victoire Barber & Shop and Vier.
Canada: Gravitypope, J2 Sneakerbox, NRML, Off The Hook and Rooney.
Asia Pacific: Beams, Billy’s, Capsule, Crossover City Square, Deal, Goldwin, Highs and Lows, IT, Juice, Laced, SW 1U, Sole What, Unik and WH101.

See more from Vault by Vans at: www.vans.com/vault

About Vans
Vans®, a VF Corporation (NYSE: VFC) brand, is the original action sports footwear, apparel and accessories brand. Vans authentic collections are sold globally in more than 75 countries through a network of subsidiaries, distributors and international offices. Vans also owns and operates more than 450 retail locations around the world. The Vans brand promotes the action sports lifestyle, youth culture and creative self-expression through the support of athletes, musicians and artists and through progressive events and platforms such as the Vans Triple Crown of Surfing®, the Vans U.S. Open of Surfing, Vans Pool Party, Vans Custom Culture, Vans Warped Tour®, and Vans’ cultural hub and international music venue, the House Of Vans.

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About The North Face®
The North Face, a division of VF Outdoor, Inc., was founded in 1966 with the goal of preparing outdoor athletes for the rigors of their next adventure. Today is the world’s leading outdoor brand, creating athlete-tested, expedition-proven products that help people explore and test the limits of human potential. It protect our outdoor playgrounds and minimize our impact on the planet through programs that encourage sustainability. The North Face products are available at premium and specialty retail sporting goods stores globally and we are headquartered in California on a LEED Platinum-certified campus. For more information, please visit www.thenorthface.com.