Vans teams up with legendary BMX brand SE Bikes for a collection that celebrates bike life culture and honors both brands’ legacies. On a sunny autumn day in 1970, in a vacant lot in Long Beach CA, 14-year-old Scot Breithaupt-founder of SE Racing-organized the first-ever BMX race. Since then, BMX as a sport has exploded, but SE Bikes has always remained at the forefront, combining BMX Innovations with a love of the sport and all things Bike Life. Honoring a legacy that is both innovative and timeless, the Vans x SE Bikes Style 36 pays homage to Vans’ first ever sidestripe shoe and the PK Ripper, the signature bike of SE team rider Perry Kramer. With over 40 years of production, the PK Ripper is not only the longest running bike in the sport, but is also the most legendary BMX bike of all time. The Vans x SE Bikes Style 36 also features sturdy leather and textile uppers with a reflective checkerboard print at the sidestripes, padded collars, and signature rubber waffle outsoles. Blocks gets some love with this limited edition White/Reflective Blocks Flyer shoe from Vans! Two all time iconic brands in BMX come together in this historic Vans X SE bikes colab. Tapping into Vans' history, the Style 36 was the first sidestripe style brought to life in 1977. Fast forward to today, and it’s still a favorite of Vans athletes. Made with a classic Vans sidestripe silhouette, the SE BIkes Style 36 also features sturdy canvas and suede uppers with a bandana skull print, re-enforced toe caps to withstand repeated wear, padded collars for support and flexibility, and signature rubber waffle outsoles.