The Atiba Jefferson x Vans United Through Skateboarding Collection Adds Monochrome Classics
PublishedQuick Facts
- For his second collection, Jefferson revisits some of Vans' most iconic silhouettes along with its latest hybrid runner in a mix of monochrome and graphic photo colorways
- The Atiba x Vans United Through Skateboarding Collection 2.0 features monochrome pairs of the AVE Rapid LX in yellow gold, a pink Authentic 44, a light grey Half Cab, a blue Rowan Z3, a two-tone Old Skool in black and red, and a Sk8-Hi in black with a photo of Geoff Rowley on the side panels
- The Atiba x Vans United Through Skateboarding Collection 2.0 was released today, October 8, 2026
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Atiba Jefferson knows everyone. The legendary skate photographer has been moonlighting for SLAM and shooting bands for promo and publication for decades now, and he’s amassed the Rolodex to prove it. Whether he’s closing down the bar with Devin Booker, closing down the bar with the Workaholics trio, or, well, closing down the bar with Tim Robinson, Atiba is the lynchpin that holds LA’s web of cool guy friendships together.
Atiba Invited Us
For his latest project, Vans tapped Atiba to bring his unique vision to life on an ongoing partnership called United Through Skateboarding, celebrating Jefferson’s masterful ability to bring people together. For his second collection, Jefferson revisits some of Vans' most iconic silhouettes along with its latest hybrid runner in a mix of monochrome and graphic photo colorways.
The Atiba x Vans United Through Skateboarding Collection 2.0 features monochrome pairs of the AVE Rapid LX in yellow gold, a pink Authentic 44, a light grey Half Cab, a blue Rowan Z3, a two-tone Old Skool in black and red, and a Sk8-Hi in black with a photo of Geoff Rowley on the side panels. Beyond the shoes, the collection also features Atiba-branded clothing with photographer-friendly pockets.
Atiba x Vans United Through Skateboarding Collection 2.0 Release Details
The Atiba x Vans United Through Skateboarding Collection 2.0 was released today, October 8, 2026, through Vans and select skate shops in-store and online. Check out a full look at all of the pairs below, and download the Sole Retriever App to keep up with all the latest Vans collab news and drops.
Atiba x Vans Rapid LX Atiba Gold
Atiba x Vans Authentic 44 Atiba Pink
Atiba x Vans Half Cab
Atiba x Vans Sk8-Hi
Atiba x Vans Rowan Z3
Atiba x Vans Old Skool Wafflecup
Zach Harris is a writer based in Philadelphia. His work has appeared in Rolling Stone, Vice, Complex, High Times, and more. He is obsessed with skateboarding and bowling. He is still looking for his first 300. For tips, reviews, and anything in size 10.5 - zach.h@soleretriever.com
