Vans‘ popular Satoshi Nakamoto Era 95 Gems is back in a new colorway for fall.
The style, which caused the Vans Fifth Avenue store in NYC to shut down in April, is back in a navy canvas version.
Indeed, the latest OTW by Vans x Satoshi Nakamoto Era 95 Gems features a tearaway navy canvas upper that gradually reveals a classic checkerboard underlay. Exposed foam at the collar delivers a deconstructed finish, while a printed primary lace with sandblasted bead detailing introduces texture to the shoe.
A repeating “Satoshi” print runs across the laces while multicolor gemstones are seen throughout the ankle collar. The sidewall receives a black and yellow hand wiped finish, resulting in a naturally worn-in patina, paired with a distressed foxing stripe. Underfoot, a translucent crystal outsole reveals “Satoshi Nakamoto” through the sole.
The OTW by Vans x Satoshi Nakamoto Era 95 Gems, which will retail for $195, will be available on Oct. 16 at Vans.com/otw.
This newest launch follows the April debut of the OTW by Vans x Satoshi Nakamoto Era 95 Gems in black canvas. As previously reported, the release spawned a massive rowdy crowd outside of the brand’s Fifth Avenue store.
On April 30, the shoe’s release date, the New York City Police Department responded to a 911 call for disorderly conduct at 6:25 a.m., more than three hours before the store was set to open. A public information officer confirmed two suspects were taken into custody and issued summons prior to their release. No injuries were reported.
Founded by the Los Angeles creative George Robertson, Satoshi Nakamoto is named after the presumed pseudonym used by the mysterious creator of Bitcoin. Its Vans sneakers have been roundly hyped, with sales on the resale market going for as much as $2,000.
