
VANS - SKATE CHUKKA ATIBA (BLACK / BLACK)
Style / SKU: Vans Skate Chukka Atiba - Black/Black
Celebrate decades of iconic skate photography and culture with the Vans Skate Chukka Atiba in Black/Black. Designed in collaboration with legendary skate photographer and Vans Brand Curator Atiba Jefferson, this limited-edition release stands as an anchor piece in the "United Through Skateboarding" collection, blending raw skate heritage with premium street style.
Crafted with a sleek, monochromatic all-black upper, this mid-top silhouette hides rich archival history within its design. The custom insoles feature one of Atiba's most famous photographs capturing skate legend John Cardiel, alongside hand-drawn graphic accents by world-renowned NYC graffiti artist Eric HAZE. Built specifically for high-impact skateboarding, the upper features DURACAP-reinforced underlays in high-wear zones paired with a SickStick™ rubber compound for excellent board feel and traction. Inside, PopCush™ footbeds offer impact protection and energy return to reduce leg fatigue during heavy sessions.
Technical Specifications & Product Attributes
Engineered with DURACAP reinforcement, SickStick™ rubber, PopCush™ cushioning, and archival collaboration details:
Brand: Vans Skateboarding
Model: Skate Chukka (Atiba Jefferson Edition)
Collection: United Through Skateboarding Collection
Colorway: Black / Black (Monochromatic)
Collaborators: Atiba Jefferson (Skate Photographer) & Eric HAZE (Graffiti Artist)
Upper Material: Heavy-Duty Canvas and Suede with DURACAP Underlays
Insole Graphic: Archival John Cardiel Photograph by Atiba Jefferson
Branding Accents: Custom Hand-Drawn Logos by HAZE
Cushioning: PopCush™ High-Energy Return Footbeds
Outsole: SickStick™ Rubber Compound Waffle Tread
Construction: Vulcanized Sole with Internal Heel Counters and Tongue Straps
Key Features: Limited-edition collaboration, high-impact cushioning, reinforced wear zones, custom archival photo insoles
Product Summary
The Vans Skate Chukka Atiba (Black/Black) is a limited-edition mid-top built in collaboration with photographer Atiba Jefferson. Part of the United Through Skateboarding collection, it features an all-black suede/canvas upper, SickStick™ gum rubber, PopCush™ cushioning, DURACAP reinforcement, and custom insoles showcasing an archival John Cardiel photo and HAZE hand-drawn logos.
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