Undercover x Vans OTW Slip-On & Sk8-Hi Drop Now
Undercover and OTW by Vans have unveiled a two-silhouette collaboration that treats classic Vans models as platforms for considered design and artistic expression. The pairing of the Slip-On 98 and Sk8-Hi reflects the Japanese label's signature approach to deconstruction and conceptual footwear.
By Jordan Ellis
The collection marks a convergence of two distinct design philosophies. OTW by Vans—the brand's creative subsidiary focused on limited collaborations—has tapped Undercover's Jun Takahashi to reimagine core silhouettes through a lens of minimalist sophistication and material exploration.
The Classic Slip-On 98 and Sk8-Hi each receive unique treatment rather than a unified aesthetic across the pair. This approach speaks to Undercover's methodology: allowing individual silhouettes to dictate their own narrative rather than forcing a house style onto incompatible forms. The Slip-On becomes a canvas for surface-level experimentation, while the Sk8-Hi functions as a structural blueprint—each silhouette determining its own visual language.
Designed in black and egret white, the collection maintains restraint in its colorway selection. This palette allows the construction details and design philosophy to remain the focal point, steering clear of graphic-heavy branding or logo bombardment that often undermines collaboration efforts.
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Release Info
Product: Undercover x OTW by Vans Slip-On 98, Sk8-Hi
Colorway: Black, Egret White
Price: $110 USD each
Availability: Available now
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