Luxe x Ray-Ban x Carlos

Got a box of goodies from DVS today. The shoe company that sponsors friends of GR Daewon Song and Jimmy Cao does a ton of collaborations. There was the Photographers Series and then there was the Original Intent Series that was inspired by various skate dive bars. I never saw the latter--maybe because I have the straight edge--but I do wear sunglasses when I drive, so this latest team-up works for me.


The box is gigantic but doesn't hold clown shoes. It's got extra goodies including a shoe bag, stencil, and glasses. More on that later...


The Luxe series of footwear by DVS is all about subtlety. Instead of screaming tech or showing off colorways, the shoes have simple designs, nice details, and premium materials--all the while remaining durable and skateable.


The flashiest part of this particular Standard-Lo can't even be seen when you're wearing them--a Modernist patterned insole.


The sole was taped up like it just had a nose job. Nope. It hides an interesting speckled material that's gummy, functional, and cool for the first few kicks.




The Wayfarers share the same vibe as the shoes. The front looks classic and simple, but the details reveal nice, designy elements--in this case a marbly wood pattern.




This is a nice collection of stuff for a grown-up skater who likes to shred but doesn't want to dress like a 13 year old. Too bad they sent me the wrong size shoes (Memo to Torrance: I'm size 9 not 11) but I think my brother-in-law Carlos will dig the package. He's a sharper dresser and better skater than me, anyway.