Here at METHOD we were stumped on what to write about this cool new collab snowboard boot and hi-top skate shoe between Holden and Vans, so we dished it off to the one person that knows best: Arz Banddet. Yes, the world renowed, half-Belgian, half-Syrian snowboard boot and shoe connoissuer, that Arz Banddet.
Arz owns over 700 hundred pairs of snowboard boots and skate shoes, and has been an avid collector since 1989. Which means that this dude knows what the fuck he is talking about, so listen up or you might find someone trying shove their boot up your…Ahem, so Arz wrote a review on these collab boots and shoes in his new best-selling book, “Kick Arz”. Read an excerpt below:
“The Vans x Holden collab is a sleek and sophisticated boot that allows you to mix and match with almost every item in your wardrobe. These boots are the perfect accessory for both the mountains and a night out painting the town red. Elongate your legs all year round with these classic hi-top skate shoes with a touch of sophistication that only a brand like Holden can add. The boots will do the same for you on those days at the mountain lodge, sipping on a hot toddy. Dress up or down, either way, a pair of the Vans x Holden hot boots or skate shoes will always pull together an outfit and add a touch of instant fierceness to anything you wear.”
Actually, I have no idea what the hell Arz is talking about and I think he sounds fruitier than a handbag full of rainbows. If you're as confused as I am, read this instead:
“The Holden snowboard boot and Sk8-Hi shoe project began as an interactive product exploration between Vans and Holden, and led to a discovery of the common values and design sensibilities the two brands share. The result of this truly collaborative process was a perfect blend of Holden’s progressive yet timeless approach to materialization and detailing built around the foundation of Vans classic stylization. The Holden boot features premium leather and the same innovative recycled nylon found in the Holden outerwear line. Recyclon is a 59% recycled nylon oxford pioneered in one of the premium textile labs in Japan. Finished with an 80/20 DWR finish to keep the surface clean and dry, Recyclon embodies durability, protection and classic military style. This premium performance offering from Holden and Vans bridges the gap between the street and the mountain, and we hope you enjoy wearing it as much as we did creating it.”
So whether you're a metro-sexual boarder whose into what Arz and his buddies are into or an old, crusty town local that doesn't give a damn about fashion (or possibly somewhere in between), these boots and hi-tops will do the trick either way. Basically these are some pretty badass kicks.
vanssnow.com
holdenouterwear.com