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Heard of Dogtown and Z-Boys? The Zephyr Team? If the answer is yes then all sorts of vivid and iconic imagery should flood to mind. If the answer is no then a) check it out and b) let me paint a picture for you; Santa Monica/Huntington Beach, Californian sun beating down on a group of scantily clad youths, skating in empty pools and disused aqueducts... you get the picture. Well, this is where it all started, and it usually started in a pair of vans.
As the original skate shoe brand Vans holds an iconic place in the foundations of Californian surf + skate culture.
Drawing on this rich history Vans have brought us their California range. Made from premium materials, the California range sits at a slightly higher price-point than their plain Authentic and Era brethren. The quality, however, justifies the price-tag. Premium leather uppers, two-tone suede detailing, leather laces, herringbone lining, brushed twill uppers.. they really have gone all-out. Throw in the supremely comfortable padded foot support and the original waffle sole and they are looking more and more like a bargain.
Dakota 501 are very, very chuffed to have exclusive access to a few pairs within the Cali range so get in, have a look and grab a pair before they’re gone. You can also head over and check them out at our Online Store here