First, Vans brought back its giant mid-90s Speed skate shoe. Then, it transformed that chunky skateboarding relic into a tough trail shoe.

The Vans OTW Speed Vibram is the latest in a string of outdoorsy sneakers from the Californian footwear label. Shop Vans

Some signature elements from the OG Speed sneaker are still there, like its jazz stripe branding placed high up near the collar, but it’s been given a pretty drastic redesign. There’s no obvious way of knowing this is based on a ‘90s skate shoe, not a retro hiking model. Want to stay in the loop? We've got you covered Download the Highsnobiety App now

The shoe’s deep-ridged Vibram sole provides grip and extra bulk to the already bulky model, while the reinforced toe box adds extra toughness. Your Highsnobiety privacy

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