Vans reissued the Premium LX Style 152 in Chili Pepper/Bordeaux Red, pulling a 1970s athletic runner from its forgotten vault. The release trades mainstream skate staples for a niche archival deep cut.
Key facts
- Style 152 is a 1970s athletic silhouette from Vans' vault
- Released under the Premium LX line with premium materials
- Colorway: Chili Pepper/Bordeaux Red, period-correct deadstock styling
- Vans did not disclose price or release date
- Niche archival pull, not a mainstream skate reissue
Vans is reaching past its skateboard canon with the Premium LX Style 152, a reissue of a 1970s athletic silhouette now landing in Chili Pepper/Bordeaux Red According to @highsnobiety. The Style 152 originally dates to the 1970s, when Vans produced running and athletic models alongside the skate shoes that later defined the brand.
The Premium LX treatment elevates the build with premium materials and finer construction, a step above standard retro releases. The Chili Pepper/Bordeaux Red palette mirrors original deadstock-era colorways, tying the release to period-correct styling rather than modern reinterpretation.
What separates this from Vans' usual retro drops is the depth of the cut. The Style 152 is not the Old Skool or Authentic — it's a niche archival pull that will resonate with collectors and vintage-obsessives rather than the mass market. Vans has periodically mined its athletic archive for Premium LX releases, but the Style 152 has remained largely forgotten until now.
The company did not disclose pricing, exact release date, or retail availability in the announcement. The absence of those details suggests a limited, possibly boutique-driven rollout typical of deep archival releases.
Key Takeaways
- Vans reissued the 1970s Style 152 runner in Chili Pepper/Bordeaux Red under Premium LX, a niche archival deep cut.
- No price or date disclosed.
What to watch
Watch for the official Vans release page and retail listings to confirm pricing, a launch date, and whether the Style 152 rollout extends beyond select boutiques. If Vans follows its Premium LX pattern, expect a limited run that could sell out quickly, with resale prices signaling collector demand.
