GUCCIMAZE Embeds Subtle Motifs Into the Vans Authentic 44 DL

Name: GUCCIMAZE x Vans Premium Authentic 44 DLColorway: GUCCIMAZE Green/BlackSKU: VN000Z64HS3MSRP: ¥12,100 JPY (approx. $76 USD)Release Date: June 6 Where to Buy: Vans Drawing inspiration from the electric pulse of Tokyo’s subterranean club scene, the GUCCIMAZE x Vans Premium Authentic 44 DL reinterprets a classic skate icon through an ultra-futuristic lens. At first glance, the shoe adopts an understated, matte black aesthetic across its durable dual-layer nylon upper. However, this exterior is engineered to evolve over time, with the outer material naturally scratching, abrading, or tearing away with daily wear -- revealing a hidden layer of vibrant neon green underneath. This inner layer reveals the Tokyo-based graphic artist’s signature sharp, three-dimensional typography and nightclub-inspired motifs, transforming every pair into a living canvas of personalized wear.Underfoot, the traditional foxing tape of the tattered white midsole is heavily textured with a repeating, embossed GUCCIMAZE "M" monogram that wraps entirely around the shoe, eventually resting on a custom co-branded outsole. Finished with a plush neon green interior lining, custom-stamped insoles and classic white laces. View this post on InstagramA post shared by vansjapan (@vansjapan)Click here to view full gallery at Hypebeast

Name: GUCCIMAZE x Vans Premium Authentic 44 DL
Colorway: GUCCIMAZE Green/Black
SKU: VN000Z64HS3
MSRP: ¥12,100 JPY (approx. $76 USD)
Release Date: June 6
Where to Buy: Vans

Drawing inspiration from the electric pulse of Tokyo’s subterranean club scene, the GUCCIMAZE x Vans Premium Authentic 44 DL reinterprets a classic skate icon through an ultra-futuristic lens. At first glance, the shoe adopts an understated, matte black aesthetic across its durable dual-layer nylon upper. However, this exterior is engineered to evolve over time, with the outer material naturally scratching, abrading, or tearing away with daily wear -- revealing a hidden layer of vibrant neon green underneath. This inner layer reveals the Tokyo-based graphic artist’s signature sharp, three-dimensional typography and nightclub-inspired motifs, transforming every pair into a living canvas of personalized wear.

Underfoot, the traditional foxing tape of the tattered white midsole is heavily textured with a repeating, embossed GUCCIMAZE "M" monogram that wraps entirely around the shoe, eventually resting on a custom co-branded outsole. Finished with a plush neon green interior lining, custom-stamped insoles and classic white laces.