Design focused brand Bodega and Vans Vault have been in throws to create new iteration of the classic Vans silhouette, the OG Authentic LX. Bodega has opted to source inspiration from African prints, expressed through three unique colourways known as the ‘Coming to America’ pack. The shoes boast some impressive attention to detail including rawhide leather laces, a Bodega logo printed on the sole (in addition to the typical vans tag on the upper), tortoiseshell eyelets and top edge leather piping. The shoes are priced at USD $110 available exclusively at Bodega stores and at the brand’s website.

Lorna Stewart-Thornton