Vans is leaning all the way into Southern California pride with a Dodgers sneaker pack built for the MLB playoffs.
The Los Angeles brand and the Dodgers have already linked up before, first joining forces in 2016 as part of a Vans x MLB collection. This time, the timing lines up with the Dodgers pushing for a third straight World Series title.
The pack comes in two familiar Vans shapes: the Sk8-Hi and the Classic Era. Both pairs show up in Dodger blue, with a blue-and-cream checkerboard pattern wrapping the back half. Vans also gave them a worn-in look, complete with small rips on the upper and an aged sidewall.
Baseball details are baked in throughout. Red zigzag stitching runs along the side like the seams of a ball.
The Sk8-Hi features a Dodgers script patch on the heel, the interlocking LA on the side, and a padded white collar. The Era goes with Dodgers stitched in script across the side panel.
The strongest touch might be hidden underneath. Turn either shoe over and a large white LA logo sits across the outsole. Inside, “Blue Heaven” is printed on the insole, a nod to Dodger Stadium’s nickname.
Both pairs stick to classic Vans construction, using vulcanized builds that bond the sole to the upper with heat. That setup keeps the shoe flexible and preserves the board feel Vans is known for. The waffle outsole remains the same grip pattern the brand has used since day one.
Material-wise, the Sk8-Hi combines suede and twill, while its taller collar was designed to protect the ankle. The Era uses twill canvas and was the first Vans shoe with a padded collar.
The collection arrived at select Southern California Vans stores on October 2 and is set to release online at vans.com on October 9. Pricing lands at $140 for the Sk8-Hi and $120 for the Era.
Vans, which started in Anaheim in 1966, built its reputation with Southern California skaters who loved the traction of the waffle sole. Over time, the brand grew far beyond the coast and became a sneaker staple worldwide.
With the Dodgers having eliminated the Atlanta Braves, the buzz around the team isn’t slowing down anytime soon.
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