Vans is always up to something interesting. This month, the legendary skate brand is set to release a slew of collaborations built on their new ComfyCush technology. Teaming up with the Darkside Initiative, both the Sk8Hi and Old Skool drop this weekend.


Vans is having a field day with their new ComfyCush technology. The soft and durable midsole foam is making huge strides for the brand, transforming the usually simple designs into icons of both style and comfort. This month, the California-based skate brand has teamed up with a slew of boutique brands on a number of new collaborative silhouettes. One of these shops is The Darkside Initiative, a San Francisco staple long known for their elusive nature and extensive and carefully curated collection of brands.

As expected, Darkside has wrapped up their two-piece collaboration in its unique color scheme, as well as taking inspiration from a specific incident of the 2012 Stanley Cup Playoffs. After Game 3 of the pivotal series, Pittsburgh Penguins’ Captain Sydney Crosby was asked why he batted an opponents glove out of the way when he went to retrieve it. The response was simple: “I don’t like any guy on their team.” The next night, the Philadelphia Flyers responded with t-shirts on every seat of their arena with their own response: We Don’t Like You Either. It is with that same spirit that The Darkside Initiative releases their ComfyCush LX collaboration with Vans Vault. Dressed all in black, both the Sk8Hi and Old Skool are constructed from Steerhide leather. Dual branding from both Vans and Darkside is added to each tongue, while the pivotal “We Don’t Like You Either” mantra has been embroidered on each heel.

THE DARKSIDE INITIATIVE X VANS VAULT COMFYCUSH PROJECT RELEASE INFORMATION

The collaborative effort between The Darkside Initiative and Vans Vault is scheduled to launch on February 16th, 2019. The blacked out Sk8Hi and Old Skool will retail for $130 and $140 respectively, from both Darkside physical locations as well as their website. Check out the product shots below for a better look, and stay tuned to JustFreshKicks for more exciting Vans release news.

The Darkside Initiative x Vans Vault Sk8Hi ComfyCush
Release Date: February 16th, 2019
Price: $140

The Darkside Initiative x Vans Vault Old Skool ComfyCush
Release Date: February 16th, 2019
Price: $140