The Vans Vault UA Authentic VR3 LX ‘420’ Sneaker Delivers High Vibes with Skate Heritage

In a move that blends heritage skate style with lifestyle edge, Vans has dropped the Vault UA Authentic VR3 LX ‘420’—a limited-edition sneaker that nods to 4/20 culture while staying rooted in skate footwear performance.

Converse Japan Revives the Chuck Taylor All Star US Hi in Washed Hemp Fabric

Converse Japan has reissued the Chuck Taylor All Star US Hi in a hemp build, a material-driven update that leans into the brand’s archival Americana while speaking to today’s texture-first sneaker trends.

PUMA’s RE:SUEDE Experiment Tests the Future of Circular Footwear

Sportswear brand PUMA says it has demonstrated that an experimental version of its classic SUEDE sneaker can be turned into compost under specific industrial conditions, capping a two-year pilot that began with 500 test pairs and culminated in a limited commercial follow-on, RE:SUEDE 2.0.