While we have another year and some change to wait until the J.J. Abrams-helmed Star Wars, Episode VII hits the big screen, the galaxy far, far away is brought down to earth in the Vault by Vans x Star Wars collaboration, which drops today, May 4: “May the force be with you.” Paying the ultimate homage to the cinematic classic, OC has stocked up on the high-tops and slip-ons worthy of any Jedi.
A swashbuckling Darth Vader and stormtrooper, complete with a skull-and-crossbones-style lightsaber motif, have made their way onto the Sk8-Hi and OG Era LX styles: which makes sense considering Sith Lords and stormtroopers are essentially the pirates of the Galactic Empire. Meanwhile, Imperial AT-ATs from The Empire Strikes Back step out of the ice planet, Hoth, to soak in the Miami sun and lumber through palm trees on classic Slip-On and Sk8-Hi kicks. These designs are part of a limited-edition run under the Vault by Vans label of prints dug up from the sneaker brand’s archive. On the Half-Cabs, Darth Vader in Dark Side-approved black leather (what else?) plays the perfect opposing force to a lightsaber-brandishing Yoda sneaker in soft, white suede.
YODA SAYS: Sold out online these are! But you can still grab a pair by calling your nearest OC store!
Miami At-At Sk8-Hi Printed Sneakers in white/oyster grey
Darth Storm Sk8-Hi Printed Sneakers in white/black/red
Darth Storm Era Printed Sneakers in white/blue/red
Miami At-At Classic Slip-ons in white
Yoda Leather Half-Cabs in white
Darth Vader Leather Half-Cabs in black