It’s been three years since Carpet Company launched its first-ever sneaker collab, their 2021 Nike SB Dunk High. The Baltimore-based skate brand has now launched a new project with Vans, paying homage to Skateboarding Hall of Famer Steve Caballero.
Carpet Company x Vans features three footwear styles — the Vans Half Cab in two colorways and the CAB 4 — as well as a apparel. The Half Cabs come in Marshmallow white with overlays in black or violet faux croc skin, which Carpet Company refers to as “dragon leather” as a nod to Steve Caballero’s iconic dragon logo. Carpet Company co-founders (and brothers) Ayman and Osama Abdeldayem add a touch of self-effacing humor to the shoes, with Arabic text on the foxing that translates to “Carpet Company sucks.” Other features include Carpet Company’s “C Star” logo embroidered on the toe, more C Stars printed on the outsoles, and a custom woven Half Cab labels with Arabic text.
The Skate Cab 4 comes in black croc and prominently features Caballero’s dragon logo on the side panels. This dragon logo is also featured on the apparel, which includes a yellow racing jacket, two t-shirts, and matching socks.
The collection’s campaign features an auto racing theme and stars Steve Caballero himself, accompanied by Carpet Company’s Ayman and Osama, actor Blake Anderson, and Vans Global Brand Curator Atiba Jefferson and his brother Ako.
The Carpet Company x Vans Half Cab in Black/Marshmallow drops at select skate shops worldwide on Thursday, July 25th. The full collection will be available exclusively via Carpet Company on Saturday, July 27th. Check out the campaign film and official images below.
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Carpet Company x Vans Half Cab “Black”
Color: Marshmallow/Black
Style Code: VN0A2Z341KP
Release Date: July 25, 2024 (Global)
Release Date: July 27, 2024 (Carpet)
Price: $100 USD
Resell: StockX
Carpet Company x Vans Half Cab “Violet”
Color: Marshmallow/Violet
Style Code: VN0A2Z343MG
Release Date: July 27, 2024 (Carpet)
Price: $100 USD
Resell: StockX
Carpet Company x Vans Skate Cab 4
Color: Black/Marshmallow
Style Code: VN0A2Z3DBLK
Release Date: July 27, 2024 (Carpet)
Resell: StockX
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