Una Farrar and Dime Elevate the Vans Mixxa
Vancouver based skater, Una Farrar is always pushing style and creativity as you can witness in her latest collaboration with Dime and Vans. This has propelled her to the forefront of modern skate culture, securing her place with brands like Vans, Dime, and Krooked Skateboards. Now, Vans and Dime have come together to celebrate Una’s influence as a skater and artist with a custom take on the Vans Mixxa. This sneaker combines the chunky upper and cupsole construction of classic ‘00s skate silhouettes with the latest Vans footwear innovation.
Skater Una Farrar in her latest collaboration with Dime and Vans. Courtesy of Vans
Una pushes the limits in pursuit of progression with an adventurous, adaptable, and nuanced skate style, key touchpoints referenced on her special makeup of the Mixxa. An all-black colorway accented by a classic gum sole makes for a style that can be worn as a “daily driver,” with closer inspection revealing a swath of unique details, courtesy of Una herself and Dime. The collar and midfoot feature a wavy, warped iteration of Vans classic checkerboard pattern, while Una designed a custom clover hit on the lateral forefoot overlay to nod to her Irish roots (and to bring a little extra luck to the wearer, of course). Other details include a Dime wordmark on the heel and co-branded blue insoles that combine another Dime hit with more of Una’s drawings. The overall aesthetic is finalized by period-correct ‘00s details like thick tongues, fat laces, super-sized heel tabs and a mix of materials on the upper, from suede to mesh.
“I wanted the colorway of the Mixxa to be quiet and clean so anybody can wear it. Black and gum is subtle and classic. It is a huge honor to see my name on a shoe and share it with brands I’m inspired and aligned with. I like the nostalgic silhouettes of the early 2000s, so the Mixxa was a perfect fit. I added a little extra luck on the side with the clover,” says Una Farrar.
Though Una can skate in anything, a shoe this personal needs footwear innovation tuned to the wearer. That’s provided by a stitched-on cupsole combined with a reinforced T-toe overlay for maximum durability and impact protection, DURACAP™ rubber underlays for reinforcement in high-wear areas and an outsole that features SickStick™ rubber for world-class, long-lasting grip and boardfeel.
The Vans Mixxa by Una Farrar and Dime follows the successful launch of the Vans Skateboarding x Dime Rowley XLT in 2023 and is set to release via Dime on September 21 before rolling out to select Vans Skateboarding doors on September 26.
About Vans
Vans®, a VF Corporation (NYSE: VFC) brand, is the leading skateboarding and original action sports footwear, apparel, and accessories brand. Vans® authentic collections are sold in more than 100 countries through a network of subsidiaries, distributors, and international offices. Vans® has more than 2,000 retail locations globally including owned, concession and partnership doors. The Vans® brand inspires and empowers everyone to live “Off the Wall” embodying the youthful spirit of freedom, non-conformity, and relentless drive to push culture across action sports, music, art and design.
Vans, “Off The Wall” Since ’66
About Dime
Dime was born in Montréal from a common thread between a group of skateboarders to exercise fun and creativity. Beginning in 2005, Dime established itself with its skateboarding video projects as a company known for its humor and innovative concepts. In 2015, the Dime Glory Challenge elevated skateboarding events to a new standard with its uncompetitive style and broad, relatable appeal. Following the same ideologies, Dime opened its flagship store in Montréal and evolved into a clothing brand sold in finer skate retailers and fashion boutiques worldwide.
