Sk8-Hi 138 Decon VR3 SF Women Sandals - Vans Outlet DJ Javier is a Filipino-American multi-disciplinary visual artist and designer known for his bold artwork that blurs the lines between fine art and graphic design. DJ's work finds its focus within traditional graphic design.fine art.illustration and mural work; drawing inspiration from the rich and diverse counter cultures of Southern California that raised him and continually inspire the conversation within his work today
The Vans x DJ Javier Surf Sk8-Hi 138 Decon VR3 SF features a Filipino Water Buffalo ᄄCᄀᄚCarabao ᄄC that represents the hard work and resilience of Filipinos.as well as the national flower of the Phillipines ᄄC the Sampaguita Flower ᄄC and a Filipino flag inspiredCheckerbayan color scheme.
The base silhouette also happens to be the all new Vans Surf Sk8-Hi 138 Decon VR3 SF:
In order to reduce the overall footprint of Vans.our team has set ambitious sustainability goals. Big or small.all of our efforts add up to positive change. VR3 is the Vans commitment to sourcing 100% of our top 4 CO2 impact materials (cotton.leather.rubber and polyester) from Regenerative.Responsibly Sourced Renewable.and/or Recycled sources by 2030. TheSk8-Hi 138 Decon VR3 SF highlights the following responsibly sourced renewable materials.
Upper- 50% organic Cotton / 50% responsibly sourced renewable cotton blend canvas and leather sourced from a tannery rated Gold or Silver for environmental responsibility by the Leather Working Group.a multi-stakeholder auditing group.
Footbed - new EcoCush footbed is made using at least 25% biobased EVA foam partially derived from plant-based sources per ASTM D6866-16 testing standard.
Outsole - new EcoWaffle - all new rubber compound made with responsibly sourced natural rubber instead of petroleum derived synthetic rubber. This new rubber compound was developed and engineered to maintain the grip and durability Vans has been known for since '66.
DESIGN NOTES:
Filipino water buffalocarabao representing the hard work and resilience of Filipinos.
National flower of the Philippines.sampaguita flower
Redesigned Vans checkerboard,Checkerbayan utilizing the flag of the Philippines embedded into the artwork.
Red.yellow.blue.and off-white colors inspired by the Philippines flag.