Imran Potato Joins Vans OTW on the Knu Skool Sneaker
References: highsnobiety & highsnobiety
Imran Potato works in collaboration with Vans OTW to create his own collaborative Vans Knu Skool sneaker. It is defined by the weather-resistant insulation described by Potato as "a fat Old Skool." Imran Potato explains, "[With my Vans collabs] I usually go for shoes I personally wear. Even though the Potato Vans might seem far-off from the rat slippers, they still hold personal value to me because I’ve been into oversized sneakers forever."
The Knu Skool is a silhouette that is from the 90s and the new look boasts a puffier update than the standard design with internal elevations as well. There is a Primaloft later that rests under the suede-formed upper to keep the wearer warm and dry. It is rounded out by rugged outsoles and a dramatic tongue.
Image Credit: Vans, @rayscorruptedmind
The Knu Skool is a silhouette that is from the 90s and the new look boasts a puffier update than the standard design with internal elevations as well. There is a Primaloft later that rests under the suede-formed upper to keep the wearer warm and dry. It is rounded out by rugged outsoles and a dramatic tongue.
Image Credit: Vans, @rayscorruptedmind
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