{"id":39003,"date":"2026-06-21T18:21:08","date_gmt":"2026-06-21T18:21:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/france\/39003\/"},"modified":"2026-06-21T18:21:08","modified_gmt":"2026-06-21T18:21:08","slug":"pharrells-new-louis-vuitton-sneakers-compared-to-vans-brand-responds","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/france\/39003\/","title":{"rendered":"Pharrell’s New Louis Vuitton Sneakers Compared to Vans, Brand Responds"},"content":{"rendered":"

\n\tAhead of Louis Vuitton\u2019s<\/a> men\u2019s spring 2027 showing in Paris on Tuesday, Pharrell Williams<\/a> is sharing an early look at one of the range\u2019s sneakers.<\/p>\n

\n\tDubbed the Louis Vuitton<\/a> Combi, Williams\u2019 latest sneaker design borrows clear skate inspiration with its low-profile silhouette and vulcanized sole. More specifically, the Combi model is drawing comparisons to the iconic Vans<\/a> Authentic, the VF Corp. owned-and-operated skate brand\u2019s first sneaker from 1966.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\n\tThe Louis Vuitton<\/a> Combi features a distinct shape that\u2019s similar to the Authentic including a toe panel which wraps up the shoe\u2019s sides, a comparable lacing configuration and a striped vulcanized midsole. Rather than the typical canvas material of the Authentic, however, the Combi has been previewed in luxe makeups including a red crocodile material. And unlike the Authentic, the Combi adds a heel tab in Vachetta leather, which also appears on the toe.<\/p>\n

\n\tOn his Instagram Story, rapper Future shared a second look at the Combi in red croc as well as alongside another colorway in brown Louis Vuitton monogram print with multicolor accents mixed in. And given Williams\u2019 penchant for releasing footwear in a rainbow-like array of colors, it\u2019s likely that this is only a small sampling of what\u2019s to come for the Combi.<\/p>\n

\t\t\t\t\t\t\"Louis<\/p>\n

\t\t\t\t\tLouis Vuitton Combi.<\/p>\n

\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t@skateboard<\/p>\n

\n\tSocial media reactions were swift to spot the similarities to the classic skate shoe. But it wasn\u2019t just commenters who called out the likeness \u2014 Vans<\/a> itself got in on the action.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\n\t\u201cOhhhh bet,\u201d the brand wrote in the comments section of Williams\u2019 behind-the-scenes @skateboard Instagram account, acknowledging the resemblance between the two shoes.<\/p>\n

\n\tLast year, under Williams\u2019 creative direction, Louis Vuitton released the Tilted sneaker<\/a>, a design which also took clear inspiration from skateboarding<\/a> shoes.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\n\tThe Louis Vuitton Combi is set to be released in early \u201927. Readers can expect to see more of the sneakers at Tuesday\u2019s show in Paris at 9 pm CEST.<\/p>\n

\t\t\t\t\t\t\"Pharrell<\/p>\n

\t\t\t\t\tPharrell Williams<\/a> wears the Louis Vuitton Combi.<\/p>\n

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