JJJJound's Vans Half Cab Collab Releases April 17

Justin R. Saunders has accomplished a lot without having to show his face. JJJJound, the digital-moodboard-turned-creative-studio he founded in 2006 has done work with giants in the world of furniture, footwear, and other everyday items. Over the past several years, it's collaborated with Vans on a number of elevated takes on some of the California institution's most iconic silhouettes. Recently, the studio announced a Half Cab duo set to launch throughout spring and summer.

Akin to work for other sportswear juggernauts, the next JJJJound x Vans capsule skews tonal. Images shared via Instagram showcase Steve Caballero's shoe with either all-black or all-burgundy suede uppers. The inner lining and tongue provide visual contrast, while elevating the wearer's experience when compared to inline versions of the Half Cab. Traditional branding is debossed on the lateral heel, while the skate-informed tooling underfoot opts for an off white finish that allows the top-halves to revel in the spotlight.

Saunders and team have shared that their Half Cab duo will release via JJJJound.com on Thursday, April 17. In the meantime, enjoy images of the reworked skate shoes ahead.

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