The Vans Era Pro is an updated version of the Vans classic, built to meet the performance needs of the Vans Pro skate team. The modifications aren’t a complete overhaul, but they improve the shoe where it counts, providing improved skate feel, cushioning and durability. There’s a new co-molded footbed with single density foam, plus Ollie area reinforcement and Duracap toe bumper for prolonged shoe life. The Vans classic vulcanized waffle sole round out the details. Three new colorways of the Era Pro Classic, featuring canvas and suede construction on the upper, have just dropped at The DQM Vans General. Get a closer look at each style following the click.

The VANS DQM General – New York
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New York, NY 10013
TEL #: 212-226-7776

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The onslaught of new Vans releases at the Vans DQM General shows no sign of letting up. The latest entrant into the Spring 2012 lineup is this fantastic Vans Sk8-Hi Boat CA from the brand’s California imprint. The shoe is essentially an amalgam of the Vans core classic Sk8-Hi with a traditional boat shoe, which in this case means the addition of a moc-toe detail, leather laces and canvas quarter construction with suede at the vamp and eyestays. A brown leather pull tab and textile polka dot lining round out the features. Available in navy or white colorways, the Sk8-Hi Boat CA is in stock now at the Vans DQM General, both in-store and online.

The VANS DQM General – New York
93 Grand Street | Map
New York, NY 10013
TEL #: 212-226-7776

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The Vans DQM General has just taken delivery of a fresh new batch of releases from Vans California‘s Spring 2012 collection. First up is the debut of a new style, the Chukka TC CA, that takes the traditional chukka boot silhouette and adds a white leather toe cap to the 10 oz canvas upper. It’s available in black, khaki, and burgundy colorways. The Spring Era 48 CA takes the classic Vans model and dresses it in a premium suede upper, with tan leather heel tab and lining, as well as leather laces and blue siped sole. It comes in ebony, chocolate and taupe styles. Next up is another low-profile shoe, the Summer Buck 106 CA, with nubuck upper in black, grey and olive colorways. Rounding out the spate of new releases is the Native American CA, a classic skate shoe from the Vans archive done up in nubuck leather with waxed laces and tonal leather toe cap. It’s available in dark shadow and canteen. The entire collection is in stock now at the Vans DQM General.

The VANS DQM General – New York
93 Grand Street | Map
New York, NY 10013
TEL #: 212-226-7776

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As far as fabrics and materials are concerned, you can bet that VANS have tried almost all. However, they have found an unlikely candidate for sneaker construction. The neoprene material is commonly used on wetsuits, though if the end result is anything to go by, VANS have pulled it off nicely. All three styles in this Neoprene Pack is made with the classic Era model, each sporting a wetsuit-like three color break up. There is Gray, Black and Blue versions available at VANS DQM General in NYC right now.

The VANS DQM General – New York
93 Grand Street | Map
New York, NY 10013
TEL #: 212-226-7776

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Get ready for 80′s nostalgia to set in as VANS is dropping another set of Rad Pack, this time in a trio of Authentic models. Inspired by the classic BMX film, RAD, these low cut sneakers are offered in red, blue and black colors with contrasting shoe laces. White eyelets, stitching and VANS woven labels accent the uppers, while the white foxing of the vulcanized soles feature the iconic RAD graphics, paying homage to the movie. All of the sneakers can be found at VANS DQM General in New York and at select VANS dealers around the globe.

The VANS DQM General – New York
93 Grand Street | Map
New York, NY 10013
TEL #: 212-226-7776

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