Taka Hayashi Men's Low-Top Sneakers

Japanese-born California-raised footwear designer and artist Taka Hayashi is best known for his frequent collaborations with sneaker giant Vans. With his design work, Hayashi draws influence from the intermixed world of skateboarding and the fine arts. Vans first approached Taka Hayashi to collaborate in 2005. Since then, Taka Hayashi Vans footwear styles have cultivated an ardent cult following for their vibrant prints, well-researched patterns and premium constructions. Vans Taka Hayashi styles expertly combine traditional American southwest motifs with Van’s legendary gum-soled designs. Limited release Vans Taka Hayashi Pendleton slip-on and high-top sneakers feature custom-made Pendolton wool uppers. Vans Taka Hayashi Sk8 His incorporating ostrich embossed leathers add a touch of old school craft tradition to the modern shoe silhouette. Expertly finished suede Vans Vault x Taka Hayashi Chukkas update the traditional moc with Vans’ practical and durable vulcanized soles. Taka Hayashi’s imaginative designs translate seamlessly onto apparel. Taka Hayashi bomber jackets made in collaboration with Vans Vault playfully riff on the traditional military style with colorful references to both skate and printmaking culture.