Travis Barker and Vans Are Back With a New Punk-Inspired Collection

The Blink-182 drummer’s second Vans collab introduces barbed wire Old Skools, DIY apparel and a star-studded campaign shot on the streets of L.A. and Chicago
Fans of Travis Barker will be pleased to know that he is teaming up with Vans once again for a second collection. Celebrating Barker’s enduring influence on music, style, and punk culture, the collaboration channels Vans’ signature Off The Wall spirit across a range of footwear and apparel.

Southern California culture has long shaped Travis Barker’s identity and personal style. From skateboarding and BMX to the punk scene that defined his youth, Vans has remained a constant throughout his life. What began as his sneaker of choice growing up in Fontana evolved into a decades-long relationship with the brand, spanning everything from Warped Tour stages to recent appearances in Vans’ Off The Wall campaigns.
“My first pair of shoes was a pair of Vans,” Barker says. “Growing up in Fontana, I always connected the brand to skateboarding, BMX, and punk culture. Once I started seeing my idols wearing them too, it really sealed it for me. To me, they were always the coolest shoes. This partnership was an easy call because it’s a brand I’ve genuinely loved and identified with since way, way back.”

Joining Travis Barker in the campaign are fellow musicians, friends, and collaborators, including The Paradox, N8NOFACE, Tim Armstrong, Missy Dabice, and Dani Miller. Inspired by punk zines and the DIY ethos that has long defined Barker’s world, the campaign celebrates individuality, nonconformity, and life on the cultural fringes. Captured by photographer Atiba Jefferson, the imagery moves between an iconic Chicago music festival and the streets of Los Angeles.
At the center of the collection is the Vans x Travis Barker Old Skool, a reimagined version of the classic silhouette. The design arrives in a new white colorway and features Barker’s signature “Dues Paid” emblem on the vamp, alongside barbed-wire detailing on the foxing, canvas uppers, cotton laces, and custom Travis Barker branding on the heel and tongue.

The apparel designs include “Dues Paid” and “Self Made” slogans in script on the sleeve and back panel, two mantras that reflect Barker’s grit and the legacy he has forged through relentless hard work.
On Thursday, June 18, fans will be able to shop the Vans x Travis Barker collection at Vans.com and in select Vans retail stores. The Vans x Travis Barker collection will also be available to shop through Journeys.com and select Journeys retail stores. If you sign up to become part of the Vans Family, you will receive exclusive early access to shop limited quantities of the collection one day ahead of launch. Learn more at Vans.com/TravisBarker.
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