
Vans Taps Its Archives for the Retro-Inspired Premium Style 152 Revival
Tapping nostalgic styles from the '70s and '80s, Vans applies heritage runner aesthetics to a shoe built for everyday wear.

Hayley Helms is an associate editor at Gear Patrol specializing in outdoor gear. Once upon a time, she wrote for Men’s Journal, Gearjunkie and Shape. Whether it's testing a new rain shell or putting a pair of hiking boots through its paces, she leaves no stone unturned (however, she always Leaves No Trace).

Tapping nostalgic styles from the '70s and '80s, Vans applies heritage runner aesthetics to a shoe built for everyday wear.
By Hayley Helms

Built for shoulder season dressing and winter layering, the laid-back, workwear-inspired outerwear gets a subtle monochromatic makeover.
By Hayley Helms

The refreshed classic maintains its skate capability but looks more dapper than ever thanks to a heritage makeover.
By Hayley Helms

The Rift Satin arrives in two striking new colorways and a refined new material, elevating the distinct design.
By Hayley Helms

The latest Puma x Hyrox edition of the Deviate Nitro Elite 4 fine-tunes the brand's flagship carbon-plated racer.
By Hayley Helms

The Helinox x Crocs Quick Trail Clog integrates the outdoor equipment brand's utilitarian aesthetic into Crocs' most trail-ready design.
By Hayley Helms

The OTW Era 59 gets the subtly luxe treatment, elevating a timeless Vans silhouette while keeping its price point approachable.
By Hayley Helms

Rather than reinvent the wheel, the SuperComp Elite v6 optimizes it, providing enhanced performance while maintaining the shoe's core DNA.
By Hayley Helms

The Tasman Flex offers all-season versatility and a streamlined silhouette that makes it ideal for flying, road tripping and everyday wear.
By Hayley Helms

The outdoor brand updates an early-2000s silhouette with luxe leather, elevated craftsmanship and everyday versatility.
By Hayley Helms

Buck took the stage with a bevy of releases, but plenty of other brands, from CRKT to Opinel, shared the spotlight.
By Sean Tirman, Steve Mazzucchi, and Hayley Helms

From record-breaking runners to reinvented classics, these are the sneaker releases that have defined the German sportswear giant this year.
By Ben Bowers, Jack Seemer, Hayley Helms, Ethan Brehm, and Sean Tirman

The comfort- and style-focused 530 sneaker gets a new look, dressed in one of the most recognizable patterns ever created.
By Hayley Helms

With its heritage-inspired sole and loafer-inspired soul, the new Skate Loafer 53 Crepe combines capable skate tech with an iconic menswear silhouette.
By Hayley Helms

Debuting ahead of one of the world's toughest trail races, the new Chamo Camo celebrates the landscapes of Chamonix and Mont Blanc.
By Hayley Helms

The Speedgoat 2 looks cooler than ever thanks to a neon rework, maintaining its rugged roots while finding new life as an everyday sneaker.
By Hayley Helms

From carry-on-compliant daypacks to laptop-ready commuter bags, these are the new backpacks worth knowing about right now.
By Ben Bowers, Sean Tirman, Jack Seemer, and Hayley Helms

Featuring a traditional yet modern build, the RX Marie-Jeanne Alpine Echoes builds upon its predecessor's success with premium new materials.
By Hayley Helms

Timeless design meets a rebellious new twist in the refreshed Handball Spezial, a low-profile masterclass in mixing materials.
By Hayley Helms

Shells, trail runners, hiking boots and everyday carry: Here's every major Arc'teryx release worth catching up on so far this year.
By Ben Bowers and Hayley Helms