Aaron Hope 
Taka Hayashi expertly utilized Pendleton wool on a couple of his Vans Vault collaborations last winter. For 2011, the third party material suppliers are known for a similar level of quality, if by a smaller group of fans. But that number will surely grow as soon as you lay eyes orange the Vans x SpongeBob Squarepants Old Skool and Derby cast in leathers, suedes and canvases from leather handcrafters BILLYKIRK. Both models come in two toned colorways, each fairly neutral in its own right, and the Sk8s add a dual-layered leather wrapped sole to match the premium feel of the Derby’s crepe bottoms. Click through for closer views of both and grab yours now at top-tier Vans retailers like Hot Rod.
