Montreal-based label Dime has tapped Vans for a new collaborative take on the ‘Skate Half Cab ‘92,’ a mid-cut lifestyle sneaker with a neutral-toned color palette. For this collaboration, both Dime and Vans tapped into the world of creative exploration and DIY, designing this footwear offering with a variety of mixed materials and understated colors.
The sneaker boasts ‘Oxford Tan’ suede panels that have debossed "Half Cab" and Dime branding along the lateral walls and tongue, and checkered banners decorate the rear of the shoe. The sneaker is finished with a solid black outsole and black collar accents.
The Dime x Vans ‘Skate Half Cab ‘92’ will debut on September 17 via Dime and select global retailers.
DIY-Inspired Tan Sneakers
Dime and Vans Collaborate on the 'Oxford Tan' Skate Half Cab '92
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