VANS TEAMS WITH USPS FOR NEW SHOE/APPAREL COLLAB

by Christopher Blomquist

VF Cop-owned active brand Vans will launch a footwear and apparel collaboration with United States Postal Service (USPS) that will debut at select Vans retailers and footlocker.com on November 29.

The shoes in the collection include four classic Vans styles: the Sk8-Hi MTE-1, Sk8-Hi Reissue, the Authentic, and the Old Skool. The former comes in a dark “Blue Fog” shade that mimics USPS dress blue uniforms.

The other sneaker styles incorporate the USPS eagle, allover Priority Mail prints, custom heel to toe branding and the US Mail logo. All will come in shoeboxes that resemble US Priority Mail boxes.

The apparel offerings include a “Bulk Mail” pullover sweatshirt and pocket T-shirt and a “Priority” beanie.

The shoes will cost $65 to $115; apparel will be $28 to $75.