VANS X QUASI

Quasi Skateboards represents a conscious dissent from the skate industry status quo. A group of skaters—led by founder Chad Bowers who took several pros, including Vans’ Gilbert Crockett, under his wing— united through a shared bond and an uncompromising creative vision.

That vision, captured in a short film on the brand, has led Quasi to recognition for its meticulous commitment to quality and out-of-the-ordinary graphics. It’s also what makes them a perfect fit for a new Vans collaboration launching September 24 at select skate shops, and featuring two fresh colorways of the Crockett High Pro and a vintage utilitarian tote. One of the most detail-oriented skaters ever, Gilbert is known for his painstaking approach — not just in his skating, but also in the design process of his pro shoe and apparel. The new Vans x Quasi collection represents that ethos.

The Crockett High Pro elevates Gilbert’s classic pro model, transforming it into a high-top for enhanced performance, with early 20th century basketball and military boot inspired lines. The two new Quasi colorways – true white/surf the web and black/blue — give a nod to Crockett’s love for thrifting, art, and vintage style. Reinforcing a retro athletic look, the puffy mesh and true-blue hits of the true white/surf the web colorway illustrates a ‘70s sporty materialization. The Crocket High Pro in black/blue references military origins as well as vintage Vans high-tops for a more traditional materialization.

Both colorways boast Vans Pro Skate technical features, including DURACAP-reinforced suede and canvas uppers, UltraCush HD sockliner for high-level impact cushioning, and Wafflecup construction for cupsole support without sacrificing the grip and boardfeel of a traditional vulcanized shoe. 

Supporting the Crockett High Pro is a vintage-inspired, oversized utilitarian tote bag crafted from durable 14 oz canvas and finished with thoughtful stitching and Quasi jacquard webbing handles. The all-black bag also features a snap-closure exterior pocket.

Gilbert Crockett has endeared himself to skateboarding by defining quality and detail.  His adaptive nature is the cornerstone of his skating and evolution, and his aesthetic and approach to tricks are woven together with earnest relatability. His interest in design and construction have bled into his signature shoe designs as well as his store, Cee Blues, which features antiques and vintage clothing. Raw yet refined, Gilbert’s impressive list of weighty video parts combined with his humble approach to skating solidify his influence on skateboarding, past and future. 

The Crocket High Pro and Quasi tote bag is available worldwide on September 24, 2020, at select Vans Pro Skate shops.

UK

FLATSPOT
www.flatspot.com

SLAM CITY SKATES
37 Endell Street, London, WC2H 9EE
www.slamcity.com

BLACK SHEEP
36 Dale Street, Manchester, M1 2HN
www.blacksheepstore.co.uk

WELCOME
22 Thorntons Arcade, Leeds, LS1 6LQ
www.welcomeleeds.com

FRANCE

MOJO
7 Rue de Marseille, 75010 Paris, France
https://www.nozbone.com/

RIOT SKATESHOP
81 Quai des Chartrons, 33300 Bordeaux
www.riotskateshop.fr/fr/

WALL STREET
6 Rue Neuve, 69002 Lyon
www.instagram.com/wallstreetskateshop/

GERMANY

BONKERS SHOP
Klappergasse 11, 60594 Frankfurt am Main, Deutschland
www.bonkers-shop.com

STILLADEN
Lindengasse 51, 1070 Wien, Österreich, Deutschland
www.stil-laden.com/de

SHRN
Klenzestraße 16, 80469 München, Deutschland
www.soohotrightnow.com

LOBBY SKATESHOP
Markstrasse 28 20357 Hamburg
https://www.lobby-skateshop.de/

ARROW & BEAST
Geißstraße 10, 70173 Stuttgart, Deutschland
www.arrowandbeast.com

SPAIN

WELCOME
Calle Alburquerque 12, Madrid
www.welcomesk8.com

AMIGOS SKATEBOARDING
Carrer Doctor Dou 16 - 08001 Barcelona
http://amigoskateshop.com/

RUFUS FAMILY, SL
Ferlandina 31 Barcelona
www.rufusmacba.com

BELGIUM

LOCKWOOD
IJzerenwaag 1, 2000 Antwerpen, België
www.lockwood-avenue.com

DENMARK

PLAYER APS
Kronprinsensgade 3, 1114 København, Denmark
https://www.streetmachine.com/

WALLSTREET
Klosterplads 9, 5700 Svendborg, Danmark
https://www.wallst.dk/en/

ITALY

RUFUS
Via Rosolino Pilo, 14, 20129 Milano MI, Italy
https://www.rufusmacba.com/

NETHERLANDS

BEN G
Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal 142, 1012 SH Amsterdam, Netherlands
www.ben-g.nl/

POLAND

MINIRAMP
Długa 9, Poznań     
https://miniramp.pl/

SWEDEN

STREETLAB
Regementsgatan 12, 211 42 Malmö, Sweden
www.streetlab.nu

SWITZERLAND

242 SHOP
Rue due vieux billard 4, 1205 Geneva, Switzerland
www.242shop.ch/