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Yixi Chen‘s C2H4 is certainly no stranger to collaborative footwear, and for its latest project, it’s teamed with Vans for a duo of technical takes on classic silhouettes namely the Era and Old Skool. The former seems to be inspired by construction blueprints while the latter looks as if it draws from sturdy workwear, but each boasts the keen attention to detail and construction Chen’s footwear collaborations have become known for.
Eras feature a sail-colored upper made of what looks to be a rubberized cotton material. From toe to heel, this durable textile is coated in black construction diagrams, while a black suede heel tab, black taped mudguard and black laces/tongues supply contrast. If you look closely, you’ll even spot little details like black metal lace tips and a black top eyelet. Down below, black midsoles are printed with construction site-inspired white text to round off the look.