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Taka Hayashi helped design this Vans Vault Velocita LX.  Nice black premium uppers with a unique ankle flap that has a rainbow pattern on the other side.  Available now at HUF.

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Vans allows Taka Hayashi to create silhouettes without boundaries and his latest, the No Quarter, is no exception.  Influenced by military-like designs, 1960s Italian hand-made footwear and Native American crafts, the No Quarter has a unique look with a extra high cut with a buckle.  Available now at Extra Butter.

via SneakerFreaker

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Here’s a more complete look at the Taka Hayashi x Vans Vault collection of sneakers for the Fall 2009 season.   The Japanese-born artist put together a pack of sneakers that include the high-top No Quarter LX in two colorways, the Velocita LX also in two colorways, and the Akat LX in three colorways. Influences include Native American goods, vintage military surplus and 1960’s Italian-made footwear.  via MashKulture

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Taka Hayashi collaborated with Vans to develop yet another new sneaker that is made with an influence of Native American cultures.  This unique looking chukka style sneaker, is covered with patterned suede uppers and touched off with leather laces.  This might be the best that Vans has come out with in some time.  via Colmilludo

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Complex has leaked out some early teaser pictures of the upcoming Vans and Taka Hayashi collaboration.  Pictured are two totally new sneakers with “never seen before on a pair of Vans” velcro straps and high detailed embroidered artwork.   More pics to come and look for the release in October.

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At the launch of a recent NYC sneaker launch, Vans was giving out this skateboard designed by Taka Hayashi to friends, family, and VIPs.  The graphic is from the Authentic LXs that Taka designed earlier this year.  No word on a retail release of this deck.