It’s a great week for sneaker lovers. From Travis Barker’s punk-inspired Vans Old Skool to AURALEE’s clean and classy New Balance CT500, these new drops bring serious style.
Whether you’re into bold details or minimalist vibes, these kicks deserve a spot on your radar.
Travis Barker x Vans Old Skool
When it comes to punk rock icons, few are as instantly recognsable as Travis Barker. This time, the Blink-182 drummer swaps his drumsticks for design, teaming up with Vans to bring his rebellious energy to the classic Old Skool silhouette. Teaming up with Vans, Barker channels his rebellious energy into the classic Old Skool silhouette, fusing attitude, nostalgia and craftsmanship into one striking pair.
Dressed in timeless black and white, the Travis Barker x Vans Old Skool captures the spirit of perseverance with a bold “Dues Paid” emblem front and center. The design goes hard on details—barbed-wire foxing wraps around the shoe, while Barker’s signature logo amps up the personality on the heel and tongue. It’s raw, unapologetic, and unmistakably Travis.
To celebrate the release, Vans tapped photographer and Brand Curator Atiba Jefferson to shoot Barker alongside New York skater Ben Kadow, capturing the sneaker’s gritty energy through the lens of street culture. It’s a visual love letter to the punk-meets-skate DNA that defines both Barker and Vans.
The Travis Barker x Vans Old Skool is now available on Vans and at Vans The Grove, Los Angeles, with only 50 pairs released in-store. Don’t miss your chance—this drop is for those who’ve worked hard and wear it with pride.
Japanese label AURALEE is back with another minimalist masterpiece, this time reimagining the classic New Balance CT500. First unveiled during Paris Fashion Week, the new collaboration brings together refined craftsmanship and understated elegance—a signature move for both brands.
The Fall/Winter 2025 release features two premium takes on the retro tennis silhouette. The “Brown” pair comes dressed in soft nubuck and mesh, while the “Off-White” version opts for a sleek perforated leather finish. Each pair carries the quiet luxury that defines AURALEE’s aesthetic, with subtle co-branding hidden inside the sockliner.
Designed for effortless, everyday wear, the CT500 merges nostalgia with modern refinement. It’s a shoe that transitions easily from the runway to the streets, carrying the clean sophistication of AURALEE and the timeless comfort of New Balance.
The AURALEE x New Balance CT500 is now available via AURALEE, priced at approximately $146 USD (~RM694). The rollout continues at HANKYU UMEDA MAIN STORE on 27th October, followed by New Balance and select global stockists on 31st October.
