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Raw footage from Courage Adams and that outrageous barspin down the Lyon 25 set, as featured in his VANS Slip-On shoes announcement. It still blows our minds everything time.

Vans BMX Presents: Live Fast, the second installment of a three-part film series featuring Vans team riders Corey Walsh, Trey Jones, Jason Watts, Dennis Enarson and Gary Young, as well as Kris Fox and Matt Cordova from Fast and Loose BMX.

Vans BMX proudly presents a new film, Whirlwind, uncovering the astonishing first-hand account of BMX legend Scotty Cranmer’s rise to notoriety and his true grit, passion, and positivity in the aftermath of a life-changing accident. Achieving pro status early in his career, Scotty’s emergence as a 16-year-old phenom from New Jersey gripped the attention of the BMX community. His innovative approach to both park and street riding had him stacking up medals, including three X Games Park wins, and a part for Vans’ Illustrated was a testament to his trick progression and versatility. His success on a bike also carried over to his efforts behind the camera as he began growing his YouTube channel,

It’s almost time... This week, the long-awaited Vans PK Ripper, Vans Blocks Flyer, and Vans Big Ripper will all be dropping! The ultra-limited-edition Vans PK Ripper Looptail will be available EXCLUSIVELY on SEBIKES.com on Tuesday, August 24 for sales in the USA. That’s right, if you are in the USA, the SE website is the only place to order this awesome bike.

The Vans Blocks Flyer will drop on Wednesday, Aug. 25, followed by the Vans Big Ripper on Thursday, Aug. 26. The Vans Blocks Flyer and Vans Big Ripper will also be available from select SE dealers.

Vans x SE Bikes is back with a drop of new shoes and apparel to add to this awesome collaboration. These items are AVAILABLE NOW at SEBIKES.com, as well as from VANS.com or your local Vans retailer. Get yours before it's too late! Honoring a legacy that is both innovative and timeless, the Vans x SE Bikes EVDNT UltimateWaffle builds on a brand-new revolutionary lifestyle silhouette that is sure to be loud and clear in both style and function. Using the unique UltimateWaffle construction, this new model features a translucent outsole that combines a built-in UltraCush™ insole with an internal stabilizing shank for more cushioning, durability, and support—all while offering a unique “what you see, is what you get” look and feel.

This July, Vans and SE Bikes reunite to celebrate all things rad on and off two wheels with a second collection of footwear and apparel. The legendary BMX brand and Vans come together to celebrate “Off The Wall” bike life culture with the debut of a special colorway of the EVDNT UltimateWaffle™ and Sk8-Hi® Reissue. The Vans x SE Bikes collection is available to shop now with the EVDNT UltimateWaffle™ coming this August.

SE Bikes launched the world’s first 29” BMX bike, the Big Ripper in 2009 which took the retro BMX world by storm. The Big Ripper has gone on to become the #1 bike in the Bike Life scene and serves as inspiration for the second Vans x SE Bikes collection. Driving heritage and progression, Vans and SE

There are more women in BMX than ever before, and playing a huge role in that is Angie Marino. Leading the charge in the emerging days of women’s freestyle, Angie has doubled as both an inspiration to get girls on bikes and a spokesperson to get a women’s class added to events around the world. Featuring the unique style that made Angie a consistent podium finisher on both the Vans BMX Pro Cup series and FISE events, the Angie Marino BMX Old Skool comes equipped with the iconic Vans-style upper, DURACAP™ reinforcement, and the WAFFLECUP™ BMX construction for maximum pedalfeel and durability. This low top BMX shoe also features sturdy suede and 10 oz canvas uppers, supportive padded collars, and Vans original waffle outsoles made of a rubber that offers grip and

On Wednesday, June 2nd, we place an order with Vans Custom for the Bob Haro / Bob Morales Vans Wafflecup Custom Slip-ons. These shoes form part of a package that includes the global edition of the book (with around 200 additional pages of content), the custom Vans Tote backpack, two limited-edition T-shirts, and other items. For those who wish to grab this package and guarantee their size is locked in, now is the time to place the order.

The Limited Edition Vans X The Birth of the BMX Freestyle Movement Package launches the Global Edition of the book.

With almost 200 pages of new and updated content, we journey through the history of the UK Freestyle scene in a dedicated chapter that features input from British riders and industry figureheads. We also get into the van with the Factory Tour teams in a chapter that pulls the curtain back on the mid-80s summer tours titled “East of the 5” with insights from the teams, the announcers, and the brand owners who handed over the company credit cards and AAA maps before sending their crews into the depths of every town USA and beyond for the summer months.

To send this last edition up, the good folks at Vans allowed me to design some of their new dedicated

The BMX Sk8-Hi, a Vans classic upgraded for enhanced performance, features sturdy suede and canvas uppers, elevated sockliners for superior cushioning and impact protection, and Vans original waffle outsoles made of a rubber that offers grip and support. It also includes DURACAP™ reinforcement rubber underlays in high wear areas for unrivaled durability, and the Vans revolutionary Wafflecup BMX construction for unrivaled support and pedalfeel.

-VANS WAFFLECUP BMX CONSTRUCTION - A first of its kind in BMX, specifically designed to deliver the best combination of pedalfeel, support, and durability.
-VANS ORIGINAL WAFFLE Compound - Our classic gum rubber compound is made of a rubber that offers grip and support.

Vans, the original action sports footwear and apparel brand, has become known for its collaborations with like-minded leaders in the action sports industry.

This season, we have partnered with the legendary company for a collection that celebrates Bike Life culture and honors both brands’ legacies.

These items are available from SEBIKES.com as well as from VANS.com or your local Vans retailer.