The Vans x Travis Barker Collaboration

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Vans announces its second collection with one of the most influential musicians of all time, Travis Barker. Bound by decades of punk culture, sound and style, Vans and Travis Barker are back to create a range full of Off The Wall energy extending into both footwear and apparel.

Like Vans, Southern California culture has deeply shaped Barker’s personal expression and identity, from BMX to skateboarding to punk shows. In his youth, Vans became the sneaker of choice and continues to be a fixture of his daily uniform. From Warped Tour roots to auctioning off stage-worn Vans as pieces of music history to most recently starring in Vans’ Off The Wall campaign, Barker continues to embody the Vans mindset.

“My first pair of shoes was a pair of Vans,” says Travis Barker. “Growing up in Fontana, I always connected the brand to skateboarding, BMX, and punk culture. Once I started seeing my idols wearing them too, it really sealed it for me. To me, they were always the coolest shoes. This partnership was an easy call because it’s a brand I’ve genuinely loved and identified with since way, way back.”

Alongside Travis Barker, the campaign features fellow musicians, friends and fans including The Paradox, N8NOFACE, Tim Armstrong (of Rancid, The Transplants), Missy (of Mannequin Pussy), Dani Miller (of Surfbort), and more. The campaign draws inspiration from zine-like punk graphics and the DIY spirit of the capsule, exuding non-conformity and challenging the status quo. Shot by world-renowned photographer and Brand Curator Atiba Jefferson, the campaign captures moments at an iconic Chicago music festival and throughout the streets of Los Angeles.

The Vans x Travis Barker Old Skool is reimagined with a fresh white colorway, including the ‘Dues Paid’ emblem on the vamp. The style includes a barbed wire design on the foxing, canvas uppers, cotton laces and Travis Barker logo detailing on the heel and tongue. The apparel designs include ‘Dues Paid’ and ‘Self Made’ slogans in script on the sleeve and back panel, two mantras that reflect Barker’s tenacity and the legacy he has earned through relentless grit.

The Vans x Travis Barker collection launches Thursday, June 18 on Vans.com and at select Vans retail stores. Sign in or register for early access to shop limited quantities one day before launch.