Do you think vans paid Carroll?

[TheDingus]

For this abomination?
https://www.instagram.com/p/CdZH8faPEBJ/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

[WPG]

For this abomination?
https://www.instagram.com/p/CdZH8faPEBJ/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

No it's an old Van's model and it doesn't say his name on it. It's not like he designed the shoe. What a stupid question

[TheDingus]

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For this abomination?
https://www.instagram.com/p/CdZH8faPEBJ/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

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It’s called the MC. it’s his old pro shoe.
No it's an old Van's model and it doesn't say his name on it. It's not like he designed the shoe. What a stupid question

[happenstance]

I loved this photo as a kid. Had it in Vans poster form on my wall.

[stevedave]

I loved this photo as a kid, cropped perspective and all. Had the poster on my wall.

that rail is at a GIGANTIC house in the Pac Heights neighborhood of SF

[Tear Up a Trick]

I think if Lakai can release the Es Koston Ones and the Airwalk Hawk Prototypes then they can release the Carroll Vans Abomination, and I also would buy a pair.

[happenstance]

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I loved this photo as a kid, cropped perspective and all. Had the poster on my wall.

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that rail is at a GIGANTIC house in the Pac Heights neighborhood of SF

Got me before I edited my post! I recalled the photo being cropped, but not as cropped as that version of the photo I first posted. Found the Vans poster version, and it definitely takes away the full perspective. Didn't matter much when I was 12!

http://thumbs.worthpoint.com/zoom/images1/1/0911/11/vans-mike-carroll-poster-skate_1_38cc0a34d6639ecc7ade25bef0a5942f.jpg (no clue why this link won't embed with the image tag... if you care to view)

And yeah, I know the area. You have to be a literal billionaire to live on that street. No joke. I believe they refer to that street as Billionaire's Row, but that might be a different Pac Heights street.

Close to those opposing curve ledges people were skating for a while 10+ years ago, which I always thought was crazy. Mansion spot skating.

[Drawcula]

Damn, Carroll and Rickk are far too elusive these days. How dope would a shared part for a Lakai promo be? Too dope maybe. Ahhh, I understand now.

[stevedave]

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I loved this photo as a kid, cropped perspective and all. Had the poster on my wall.

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that rail is at a GIGANTIC house in the Pac Heights neighborhood of SF

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Got me before I edited my post! I recalled the photo being cropped, but not as cropped as that version of the photo I first posted. Found the Vans poster version, and it definitely takes away the full perspective. Didn't matter much when I was 12!

http://thumbs.worthpoint.com/zoom/images1/1/0911/11/vans-mike-carroll-poster-skate_1_38cc0a34d6639ecc7ade25bef0a5942f.jpg (no clue why this link won't embed with the image tag... if you care to view)

And yeah, I know the area. You have to be a literal billionaire to live on that street. No joke. I believe they refer to that street as Billionaire's Row, but that might be a different Pac Heights street.

Close to those opposing curve ledges people were skating for a while 10+ years ago, which I always thought was crazy. Mansion spot skating.

yeah, it's a crazy neighborhood to even think about skating.  the poster was SO SICK!!!

[Alan]

I loved this photo as a kid. Had it in Vans poster form on my wall.

SF, Carroll, and Yelland.* Doesn't get much better than that.

*At least I think it's Yelland

[drewdown]

Hell yeah that poster was sick.   I could never wear half cabs as my feet were too wide but always admired them from afar. 

[Vds]

The only vans that is worth it.

[Atiba Applebum]

- You can’t copyright a shoe design
- He left right immediately after they released it, so Vans kinda deserves to sell a few more if they can
- fun fact: Original designer is named Telford, hence the Lakai shoe

My guess is they got his blessing to do it bc he’s thanked in IG posts

[too fakie]

I know for a fact that he gets a small royalty on the re-releases of that shoe.

[DannyDee]

Idealistically, I hope they did. Realistically they didn't. Carroll deserves any check he ever gets through this industry.

[sid vicious]

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I loved this photo as a kid. Had it in Vans poster form on my wall.

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SF, Carroll, and Yelland.* Doesn't get much better than that.

*At least I think it's Yelland

Or Kanights or Gabe......Either way all rad.

[ice nine]

Idealistically, I hope they did. Realistically they didn't. Carroll deserves any check he ever gets through this industry.

i remember his wife showed a stove they were considering while building a house, shit had like 15 burners

[Shuh]

Now that this is allowed, we know that an MJ reisso is coming. Its about time we get Andrew Reynolds 1 and 2 reissue

[Paul Cicero]

I loved this photo as a kid. Had it in Vans poster form on my wall.

This is fucking beautiful

[Atiba Applebum]

Was taking for granted he was wearing his shoes in that photo, then I remembered it’s a classic half cab shot

[truthislie]

I would get them without that stupid Bos-thing on the sole. Writing shit on the sole ruins every shoe to me.

Anyhow, I fondly remember when he left Vans my outlet was flooded with them at what’s now 30 euros a pop.

[somefucker]

aside from the writing they're cool actually

i like the lowkey lacing option

[Ghost Face]

That last pair looks insanely uncomfortable. the toebox gives me cramps just looking at it.

[Rafael]

I’d buy the Carroll Vans shoe even if it came with a flare on the side…most of us would.

[j....soy.....]

If he did the exact same design on Lakai no one would touch them with a ten foot pole….

[steele]

Arrrrggggghhhh they bring back one of the best shoes ever and ruin it.

How does anyone over 10 wear a sneaker with print on the sidewalls?

[eranka]

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I loved this photo as a kid. Had it in Vans poster form on my wall.

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SF, Carroll, and Yelland.* Doesn't get much better than that.

*At least I think it's Yelland

https://www.tobinshop.com/product/mike-carroll-san-francisco-1992

[pro club blanks]

Its bizarre to me the lengths skate shoe companies will go to develop new molds and designs, throw all this wild nonsense at the wall, then completely ignore a golden opportunity to make some significant coin on a coveted reissue they KNOW skaters will buy.

The royalities (if thats the issue) really cant be that significant and I dont think there are many pros in 2022 that would be too demanding in regards to negotiations.

[Atiba Applebum]

Its bizarre to me the lengths skate shoe companies will go to develop new molds and designs, throw all this wild nonsense at the wall, then completely ignore a golden opportunity to make some significant coin on a coveted reissue they KNOW skaters will buy.

The royalities (if thats the issue) really cant be that significant and I dont think there are many pros in 2022 that would be too demanding in regards to negotiations.

Or at least just give us a little taste like when the Agah was re-released a couple years ago briefly

[Dooky-shoes]

I had the white leather ones and loved them. Will not be purchasing the reissue