Vans Covers Old Skool Checkerboard in Traditional Japanese Syllabary

Vans is becoming increasingly known for putting a spin on its classic sneakers, and this is exactly what it's done with its latest Old Skool. The original black-and-white checkerboard print now finds itself alongside premium suede and leather panels, and most notably on this pair, traditional Japanese syllabary.The Vans sport the Japanese symbols not just around the vulcanized white midsole unit, but also on the laces and as patches added onto the medial side of the sneaker. Black suede and whit...