There’s was a period in the 80s when BMX was big, with tracks popping up in parks across South Africa and some awesome bikes hitting the suburbs. If you were into BMX then, well, Vans have some good news for you.

Vans notes it was the first brand to support the sport, way back in 1979. To celebrate this milestone and the unsung impact BMX has had on youth culture ever since, Vans is releasing an Anniversary Collection for men and women. This new ranges features a unique assortment of footwear and apparel inspired by the heyday of parking lot ramp demonstrations, neon clad kids and a longstanding form of creative expression.

Vans BMX 40th Anniversary Pack Men's Range

 Vans sticky waffle soles proved to give great pedal grip and became the choice for BMX riders of the late 70s. For this honorary collection, a unisex offering of the Sk8-Hi Reissue and Era serve as the foundation for a full head to toe assortment of footwear and apparel. Footwear is constructed with Vans’ classic canvas and suede combination, and each style showcases a graphic Checkerboard printed quarter-panel that is available in three colourways including a share green, white and true navy. Each footwear silhouette is finished with a reissued thumbs up heritage print on the sidewall.

Inspired by classic BMX lifestyle silhouettes and Vans heritage graphics, the assortment includes eight new apparel and accessory styles for men and women. The women’s key styles include a BMX Jacket that uses a poly flight satin shell and includes a range of Vans logo executions to give the jacket a period correct look. The relaxed fit BMX Muscle Tank is made with a heavy cotton jersey and is adorned with front and back logo treatment. The BMX Pant offers a tapered leg with side panelling, screen-printed leg graphics and interior Checkerboard elastic at the waist.

Vans BMX 40th Anniversary Pack Women's Range

A BMX backpack rounds out the women’s offering with a poly fabric with multiple screen-printed graphics and a large Vans branded patch. For men, Vans releases a BMX Off The Wall Track Pant that features Checkerboard printed detailing down the leg and a coordinating BMX Off The Wall Anorak that has contrasting sleeves and front pocket detailing. The BMX Off The Wall long sleeve and the iconic BMX Painters Cap complete the offering. 

The Vans BMX 40th Anniversary Pack will be available to shop in Vans retail stores this September. It’s set to retail at the following prices:

Long sleeve shirt - R399
Tracksuit jacket - R1 499
Tracksuit pants - R1 299
Hat - R399
Black/sharp green Sk8-Hi - R949