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Vans Breakers
July 10, 2011 by Jimmy J · 1 Comment
Defunkd’s exclusive collection of vintage shoes for sale at reasonably exorbitant prices.
Item #33: Vans Breakers Shoes
Era: 1980s
Circulation: Rarer than rare.
Behold the Holy Grail of Breakdancing shoes. Actually as far as we’re aware they’re one of two vintage shoes to be specifically designed for breakdancing purposes. Both shoes were released by Vans under their Breakers line – this is the more popular #438 and at $45 was the more expensive of the two. #439 was a slightly more traditional shoe but it features side laces and a higher toe. Both are somewhat obscure items, never really mass-produced for the mainstream, mostly sold through direct mail magazine campaigns and uber-specialty stores.
To promote their kicks Vans cast a crew of breakers known as the Vans Breakers who performed all over Anaheim at special events. We scribed a post about these shoes a few years ago and some quality comments poured in which helped solidify it as our favorite post, ever. Aside from several demands about how to find a pair original members of the Vans breakers reconnect. Very cool – check it out here. One of the original members of the crew managed to dig up this video on YouTube of the crew in action (watch below, wait for the second crew to come out!)
Brand: Vans
Size: 9
Condition: Great vintage condition.
Variables: The pictures tell the tale. Some wear spots on the soles mostly near the heel. Mild scuffing most noticeably on the left side of the left shoe. Very clean synthetic portion: white, red and leather? are pretty flawless. Insides are very clean and fresh. Soles are firmly attached.
Price: $999.00 (includes expedited shipping w/tracking and insurance in U.S. and Canada)
Vintage Heat!
June 30, 2011 by Jimmy J · Leave a Comment
Vintage Heat and Defunkd (in blog format) began around the same time in 2008 and we immediately became link partners given our mutual passion/obsession with vintage gear. Plus, a vintage tee and a pair of old Nikes is a damn complimentary style, a-la DJ AM, need we say more?
I checked in with VH daily as Karl explored the trials and tribulations of collecting in the vintage Nike universe. eBay Buyer, seller, occasional wearer – Vintage Heat documents this niche hobby through the eyes of a Nike expert. But much to my and many readers’ dismay the blog went dormant last year as Karl began trotting the globe. Then the internet vultures swooped in and began spamming every post’s comment section.
We are pleased to announce that we recently acquired this epic vintage Nike site and made it a part of Defunkd viewable through our Nike category. We wanted to preserve and protect its legacy as one of the best resources of vintage Nikes on the web. In honor of this union we’re also starting a new gallery section to document vintage Nike t-shirts.
Big thanks to Karl for all his hard work and best of luck to him on all his future projects.
Nike Air Tech Challenge II
February 21, 2010 by Karl · 7 Comments
One of my favorite Nike’s and very hard to find!
Nike Air Challenge Court
January 30, 2010 by Karl · 1 Comment
I just sold these Nike Challenge Court from 1988-1989…
It’s always sad to part from shoes you really like but I prefer them to be with somebody who enjoys them. These were really cool shoes, 100% wearable but not my size.
I already have way too many shoes…. and having a room full with shoes you don’t even take out their boxes is a little bit silly.
I’m at that stage that I don’t need anymore shoes to appreciate them.
Also, it’s funny how much hatemail I receive through eBay auctions….I really don’t understand why these people bother to write me for selling vintage Nike shoes.
Well, I guess they’re a bit frustrated.
Nike Blazer Made in Japan Part II
January 29, 2010 by Karl · 2 Comments
And from vintage sole another pair of Vintage Nike Blazers….455 USD
