Vans, Barbour launch capsule footwear collaboration

By Adam Tschorn

Oct. 2, 2012 12 AM PT

Barbour, the 118-year-old British heritage brand known for its durable outdoor wear – especially waxed waterproof jackets -- has collaborated with the Vans skate-shoe label on a line of limited-edition footwear.

According to Monday’s announcement by the Cypress-based action sports brand, the Barbour by Vans capsule collection includes Barbourized versions of three classic Vans’ silhouettes: the classic slip-on (with an MSRP of $90) with a diamond-quilted upper, the Era wingtip ($100) and a deconstructed chukka Del Barco ($110), all in that particular shade of Barbour jacket green, with brown leather accents and tartan plaid footbeds.

The kicks have also been given Barbour’s signature waxing treatment for water-resistance and Vans’ traditional waffle outsole has been reversed to provide increased traction.

As part of Vans’ premium California collection offerings, are being sold through select Vans accounts and Barbour stores worldwide, and are available as of October 1.

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Adam Tschorn

Senior features writer Adam Tschorn is a former small-town newspaper editor, game-show question-and-answer man and fashion scribe who joined the Los Angeles Times in 2007. He currently covers a wide range of pop-culture topics with a focus on cannabis culture. Holding a B.A. in philosophy and an M.A. in journalism, he feels perfectly suited to looking at things, asking “why?” and writing down the answers.

Vans, Barbour launch capsule footwear collaboration

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