Retro look meets skate performance with the Skate Mixxa.

If there’s one thing that Vans can pride themselves on, it’s looking backwards for inspiration while remaining focussed on the demands of modern-day footwear. It’s never been more evident than with their latest drop, powerful new-old skate shoe, the Mixxa.

An updated version of Vans’ 00s shoe, the Ehkks – which eagle-eye sneakerheads have pointed is worn by AJ Soprano in seminal HBO series Sopranos – the Skate Mixxa pays homage to the golden age of skateboarding, with the chunk perfectly suited for baggy pants or a pair of jorts.

And, being a Vans skate shoe means it also comes complete with the latest performance tech that they have to offer. This includes SickStick™ gum rubber grip, durable stitched-on cupsole, reinforced toe cap, DURACAP™ ollie panel, comfortable padded footbed, supportive puffy collar, wide laces for a classic vibe, and a unique colour-blocked outsole, all wrapped up in a stylish upper made of leather, polyethylene, and mesh.

Peep the pics below for some closeups and head to Vans.com.au to shop them now in athletic white/multi, navy/grey and black/grey colourways.