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    • Vans X Off The Hook X Chuck Hughes @VANS_66 @ChefChuckHughes @OTHboutique

    Black Crab – Authentic LX Black Crab – Sk8-Hi Reissue Zip LX Black Crab – Sk8-Hi Reissue Zip LX Black Crab – Sk8-Hi Reissue Zip LXMontreal’s own Upper ground boutique Off The Hook, iconic footwear brand Vans, and renowned celebrity chef, Chuck Hughes, introduce the first-ever kitchen-ready lifestyle shoes, the “Black Crab” Pack.

    Fuelled by a longtime love of Vans and the desire to rethink traditional kitchen footwear, Hughes has designed a shoe that’s tough enough for the kitchen but stylish enough for catering backstage at world class music festivals or skating his native Montreal.

    Using Vans iconic SK8-Hi Reissue Zip LX and an Authentic LX silhouettes, the two all-black shoes are constructed from water-repellant materials, with minimal stitching on the uppers and with waxed cotton laces to withstand the rigours of the kitchen environment.

    A cork insole sits atop the classic Vans non-slip waffle outsole, while the SK8-Hi Reissue Zip LX features a gusseted tongue and a waterproof zipper that runs along the back of the heel for easy accessibility.

    $90 – $150.

    The “Black Crab” pack will be released March 22nd and will be available exclusively at the Vans x OTH store in Montreal and online.

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