Los Angeles streetwear model FUCKTHEPOPULATION (FTP) is lastly releasing a Vans collaboration. In what appears like a long-overdue link-up, the 2 SoCal establishments have ready co-branded takes on the Outdated Skool 36 and Genuine 44 for launch on Could ninth.
Given the shared rebellious ethos of each manufacturers, FTP and Vans are an ideal match for each other. Their inaugural collaboration makes a powerful impression off the bat, with FTP enlisting Vans frontman Travis Barker in its marketing campaign. The Blink-182 drummer is featured in a video portraying a heist, with the grand prize being the FTP x Vans. Furthermore, his love for traditional vehicles shines via within the marketing campaign’s nonetheless pictures (as seen above).
Beginning with the Genuine 44, the sneaker options Vans’ iconic checkerboard with “FTP” textual content in all of the white squares. The sample seems over cotton canvas, with the toe field making a texture swap to premium suede. Persevering with the all-over branding theme, extra FTP textual content seems on the forefoot, midsole, and outsole via translucent rubber.
The Outdated Skool 36 is equally heavy on branding, with FTP logos showing liberally on the on the perimeters and outsole. The actual spotlight here’s a collection of reflective touches. The sidestripe and FTP logos over the tongue and heel are all handled with a reflective end, including some aptitude to an in any other case stealthy look. Furthermore, each FTP x Vans kinds include premium leather-based insoles and and further set of over-branded laces.
“I grew up within the Crenshaw space of Los Angeles with my mother. Anytime she was in search of college sneakers that labored for me, it was all the time Vans. Since beginning FTP again in 2010 throughout highschool, I’ve all the time dreamed of doing a collaboration with them. This mission actually appears like a full circle second — a dream come true. I simply want Keith Hufnagel, my mentor, was right here to see it. He was one of many first individuals to imagine in me and assist open doorways within the trade. I hope my journey reveals that when you imagine in your self and preserve going, you actually can do something,” says Zac Clark, founding father of FTP.
The inaugural FTP x Vans collaboration releases Could ninth, 2025 via vans.com/otw. The Outdated Skool 36 retails for $145, whereas the Genuine 44 goes for $130. See official pictures of each sneakers beneath when you’re moved to cop.
