You know we had to make it happen, the collaboration of the decade where Off the Wall meets LIVE UNCAGED: Vans x YT Industries.
By teaming up with Vans, we break the barrier between our two worlds and unite two families, meshing our influences, values, and shared passion for street culture with a range of shoes for boards, bikes and good times. We’re dropping two unique models: our take on the 114 – a performance-driven BMX shoe engineered for board and bike abuse – and a set of La Costa sliders to upgrade your downtime.
Check out the Vans x YT launch edit featuring none other than Vans veteran, skate legend and YT DECOY shredder, Steve Caballero.
“For us, this Vans project is a dream come true – they’re one of the most influential skate and lifestyle brands out there. Skate and bike culture share common ground, and with Vans, we have a like-minded view. The way I see it, we’re a perfect match.”
Andreas John, YT Industries Brand Director
Vans x YT Industries Features
If you know, you know. The WAFFLECUP BMX outsole is trusted by BMX pros and built to take a beating. It’s made waves on the DJ and freeride scenes with its locked-in pedal grip and planted feel, leaving you with fewer scars on your shins when taking new tricks to dirt – that’s a win in our books.
Say goodbye to bruised heels. When you hit the eject button, PopCush exists to break your fall. This insole offers more than just Vans’ highest level of impact-cushioning, all-day comfort, and energy return – it’s a get-out-of-jail-for-free card for when gravity bites back.
VDFPR (Van Doren Factory Pedal Recipe) is Vans’ gum rubber compound that keeps your feet planted where you need them while offering float for no-foot tricks.
The needs of BMX and MTB ain’t so different. The Vans X YT Industries 114 marks a collision between our two domains and serves as the launchpad for this collaboration. Built to keep up with heavy DJ, bike park, and pump track sessions, this is a call-out to gravity riders who crave uncompromising pedal feel and support.
The feature list is extensive and blends iconic visuals with progressive performance. Between you and the ground lies a unique VANS WAFFLECUP™ BMX outsole, featuring an extra-stiff flex pattern to boost flat-pedal support and a tacky VDFPR rubber for grip you can trust. Within the shoe, POPCUSH™ cushioning deadens heavy impacts and supplies day in, day out comfort, and with DURACAP™ underlays, you can count on these shoes to survive abuse. Asphalt. Dirt. Concrete. Street. Wherever you take them, these shoes accelerate progression.
Inspired by our LIVE UNCAGED mantra, these sliders exist for when it’s time to kick back, unwind, and plan the next session. They’re engineered to help you find your Zen and feature a flexible, lightweight design that makes them the benchmark for convenience. Hit the beach. Take out the bins. Max it up by the pool. F*ck it, they’ll up your game whatever you do and are the perfect pairing to your favorite tiki cocktail – it doesn’t get comfier than this.
So what are you waiting for? Slide into the good times with the collaboration of the century and pick up your pair of Vans x YT Industries shoes here.
