FA pro skater Curren Caples just dropped a new signature shoe with Vans, and instead of doing the usual promo run, he linked up with designer Claude Leco to talk through what makes the shoe special - straight from the source.
It’s always cool to hear skaters break down their gear, especially when they had a real hand in making it.
This isn’t some random model with his name slapped on it. He worked with Claude from the early stages to build something that feels good on a board and holds up when things get heavy.
What’s cool about this kind of behind-the-scenes look is you really get to see the back-and-forth that goes into a skate shoe.
The video’s got a mellow, laid-back feel. Just a skater and a designer talking about a shoe they built together.