Vans Hylane

Bring a chunky, Y2K skate vibe to your step with our Vans Hylane collection. A reinvention of the legendary Upland from 1999, this silhouette borrows all the signature elements of a noughties-era skate crep, but with a modern audience in mind. From the streets to the board, throw it back to an iconic moment in skate history.

It was the era of big, baggy and oversized. Pulling influences from punk rock and hip-hop, loose-fitting tops, wide jeans and thick, chunky trainers were the order of the day. It’s the late-nineties and early-noughties - generation-defining period for fashion, music and skate culture. With elements of this legendary time coming back into the mainstream, Vans has dug into the archives to refresh one of their most legendary sneakers.

Elevated design details such as the 3D glossed Sidestripe enhance the original, while the puffy tongue and chunky stance nod to the trainer’s skater roots. Built to withstand the scuffs and scrapes of the skatepark, they’re cut from smooth suede and synthetic material for lasting wear.

Wide, chunky laces amp up that old-school, 2000s energy, while the padded collar keeps the fit supportive at all times. Beefy sidewalls channel those Y2K vibes, while the compression channel ensures they feel snug and secure whenever you lace ‘em up. Underfoot, the grippy rubber outsole uses flex grooves for firm traction.

To sign off, the legendary Vans Sidestripe adorns the sidewalls, with oversized branding to the tongue. Shop the full collection of Van Hylane trainers right here at JD and bring back that retro skate energy!