
Vans’ Retro-Styled New Release Blends Y2K Vibes with Modern Materials
For those of us old enough to have worn puffy shoes in their late '90s heyday, this reissue will evoke plenty of memories.

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).

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