stylish and well-placed Velcro strap that falls perfectly under jeans.
The Crooks & Castles design is dipped in black luxury materials inspired by high-end fashion, set off by an all-white bottom unit with retro-striped sole.
The Acapulco Gold design features a retro athletic color palette using white, green, and cool grey in a mixed material package of suede, premium full grain leather, and ballistic nylon.
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We anniversary our East vs. West design battle with collaborative efforts from LA-based Crooks & Castles and NYC’s Acapulco Gold. Both brands produce fine quality clothing that represent authentic street culture, with strong ties to skateboarding, art, and music. The Moda Hi blends these progressive street fashion influences with the raw utility that you expect from Vans skateboard shoes. The upper uses some design elements from the Sk8-Hi, and features a very 
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