With Kroooked’s reputation for delivering off-the-wall guest boards that blur the worlds of art and skateboarding, it makes sense that they’ve teamed up with collaboration-hungry action sports leaders Vans for their latest drop. Bringing in legendary Californian skaters Natas Kaupas and Ray Barbee is simply the cherry on top for those versed in skateboarding history.
Taking a nostalgic approach to the collection, Natas has tapped into iconic board graphics from the past—Ray’s Ragdoll and Natas’ Panther—updating them with signature Krooked eyes and bringing them to life across footwear, apparel, and a guest Krooked board. The Half Cab 92’, which is this year marking its 30th anniversary, is the centrepiece of the collection and features Ray’s Ragdoll on the left and Natas’ Panther on the right, as well as “Vans X Krooked” debossed scribblings on the side.
Made for skating, the collection incorporates Vans’ Duracap and PopCush on the Skate SK8-Hi®, Skate Slip-On, and Skate Old Skool. Check them out, along with the tee designs below, and set a reminder for Friday, Feb 25th when the Vans X Krooked collection becomes available worldwide: