The annual Go Skateboarding Day arrives later this week, and skate shoe companies have some special plans for this year’s festivities. This week, we have an early look at a new sneaker release from Vans and Parra, teaming up for a wavy and colorful edition of the Half-Cab, coming soon.
Go Skateboarding Day originated in 2003, created by the International Association of Skateboard Companies (IASC) as a day to celebrate their shared passion and encourage skaters to ride together and elevate skateboarding across the world. Starting in 2004, skate brands began to hold events in major cities around the world for the occasion, usually hosting contests and barbecues at local parks to bring together their locals. Larger brands like Vans and Nike eventually joined in on the fun, either hosting events or contributing gear and supplies to their partners to help grow the annual holiday. This year, Vans has a special sneaker release set up for the celebratory occasion, teaming up with Amsterdam’s Parra for their release.
Piet Parra’s clothing label ByParra has been beloved by skaters around the world, thanks to their comfortable, loose fit and unique graphics and color story. The brand has been contributing to the world of skate fashion for over two decades, releasing a vast range of colorful apparel in those years as well as some high-profile collaborations. For this year’s “Go Skate” day release, they’ve teamed up with Vans’ OTW division for an elevated pair of the classic Half-Cab in their signature look. The style features an all-suede upper, using white for the forefoot and mudguard panels, and collegiate shades of blue, green, and red around the midfoot and collar portions. Each suede panel has a wavy edge similar to their recent Nike AM1 series, while the Half-Cab labels are hand drawn by Piet Parra himself.
PARRA X VANS HALF-CAB “GO SKATE” RELEASE INFORMATION
The upcoming release from Parra and Vans finally has a global release date, slated for September 23rd, 2024. The colorful Half-Cab style will be available from both partners as well as select retailers for $160.
Parra x Vans Half Cab
Style Code: VN000SDHCYL
Release Date: September 23rd, 2024 (SVD)
Price: $160
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UPDATE 9/18/24: After the Paris-themed friends & family pair released earlier this Summer, Parra and Vans are finally releasing their Half-Cab collaboration this month. The general release pair leans into the color blocking a bit more, replacing the white panels with pink, green, red, and blue hues. Pairs will be available from retailers like SVD for $160.
