Mongoose, Vans, and Our Legends release co-designed, special edition collection inspired by the brands’ shared history as pioneers in BMX and SoCal pop culture
Mongoose and Vans, two iconic brands that popularized Southern California BMX and skate culture, have teamed up with designer Our Legends to create a collection of special edition footwear and apparel to celebrate their shared heritage. The Vans x Mongoose collection presented by Our Legends drops August 12.
In 1966, Vans was born with its first production shoe model, the Style #44 DX, which took the skateboarding world by storm and went on to become the legendary Authentic. In 1974, Mongoose came to life with its groundbreaking Motomag wheels, which ultimately transformed the sport of BMX and defined the aesthetics of the era in action sports. This month, the brands come together to commemorate these bold, foundational styles in the form of classic Mongoose colorways on the original Authentic silhouette.
Each Authentic 44 DX shoe in the collection represents a time in Mongoose’s rich history as innovators in BMX and action sports. The black Authentic 44 DX is inspired by the bike graphics and stickers first introduced in the 1970’s that had orange and yellow rainbow coloring with black branding and reflective details. The 1980’s-inspired colorway ties back to the Americana jerseys that the Mongoose BMX race team wore, featuring bold red and blue checkerboard with the brand’s animated mascot, Maurice, on the sidewall. Lastly, we highlight the Mongoose color and graphics that best personify the early 1990’s era. The two-tone turquoise and pink checkerboard design is a loose reissue from colors used in past Mongoose advertisements.
“It was amazing to partner with Vans and Mongoose to bring these special edition shoe collections and heritage stories to life,” said Chad “Shoes” Blawas, creative studio director for Our Legends. “We wanted to pay homage to both of these iconic brands with designs that reflected multiple eras, and we truly feel we accomplished that and are offering collections that can be enjoyed by BMX core and lifestyle enthusiasts around the globe.”
The special edition collection will be available on August 12, 2022, from Mongoose.com, OurLegends.co, Vans.com, and select Vans dealers globally.
About Mongoose
For nearly 50 years, Mongoose has been a world-class brand in BMX and action sports. After bursting onto the BMX scene in 1974 with the revolutionary Motomag wheel, Mongoose remains a household name with an international fanbase thanks to our passion for designing stylish, durable bikes for riders of all ages and ability levels. For more information on the brand Born in Dirt and their wide assortment of BMX and mountain bikes, visit Mongoose.com.
About Our Legends
Respect for those from the past allows Los Angeles based Our Legends to bring you the stories that built the legacies of iconic brands - honoring their history and guiding them into present day storytelling through Lifestyle Apparel and Footwear. Our Legends celebrates those free spirited and defiant who’s divergent thinking challenges the status quo. Before the brand was founded in 2017 there were already Legends - Our Legends. Find the throwback apparel and heritage footwear on OurLegends.co and on Instagram @ourlegendsauthentic
