Born X Raised gave fans an early look at its next Vans project during a community event at House of Vans Mexico City on August 1. The flea market-style gathering included a special Authentic 44 made only for the occasion, with just 50 pairs produced for friends and family.
Designed by Born X Raised co-founder Alex “2Tone” Erdmann, the CDMX-exclusive pair arrives in white and blue with hand-drawn graphics spread across the canvas upper. An open chain sits beside “Una Cuadra A La Vez,” the Spanish translation of the label’s “One Block at a Time” slogan. Tlaloc, the Aztec god of rain, also appears in the artwork, while “Distrito Federal” is written across the right heel.
That Mexico City colorway will remain exclusive to the event, but the same hand-sketched style will continue across the wider Born X Raised x Vans Authentic 44 collection. White, black, and blue versions were previewed during Paris Fashion Week ahead of their planned retail launch.
Distressed canvas, scuffed edges, and yellowed midsoles give each pair the appearance of a shoe that has already been worn for years. The uppers are covered with pen-style drawings, including brick walls around the toe and heel, spiders, webs, teardrops, “OFF THE WALL” lettering, and scattered paint marks.
A matching apparel range will release alongside the footwear. The collection includes a washed black hoodie and sweatpants, black and blue graphic T-shirts, a mesh football jersey finished with Born X Raised’s Old English branding, and khaki pants.
The Born X Raised x Vans Authentic 44 collection will release during Spring/Summer 2027 through Born X Raised, Vans.com, and select retailers.
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Born X Raised x Vans Authentic 44
Release Date: 2027
Price: TBA
Born X Raised x Vans Authentic 44 CDMX
Release Date: August 1, 2026 (Mexico City)
Price: TBA
