Vans Vault and The North Face have collaborated on a technical and innovative limited edition collection for Fall/Winter 2015. The seven-piece offering includes three installments of the Sk8-Hi MTE LX and Desert Chukka MTE LX as well as a collaborative execution of the iconic The North Face Nuptse jacket. The Vault by Vans x The North Face partnership brings forth the Desert Chukka MTE LX in Black, Hale Navy and Toast colorways alongside the Sk8-Hi MTE LX in Black, Blue Graphite/Surf the Web and Deep Teal/Toast executions. Both silhouettes are reconstructed utilizing gusseted tongues, reversed waffle lug outsoles, Cosmo™Comfort heat retention, The North Face winterGRIP® and water-repellant leather and suede uppers. Cosmo™Comfort coating can be found between the insole and outsole where it keeps heat from escaping feet in cold environments, retaining up to 9 degrees Fahrenheit within the shoe. The North Face propriety innovation, winterGRIP® is a tacky rubber compound designed to remain soft when the temperature falls below freezing and excels on icy surfaces – 20 percent better in slip resistance than traditional rubbers in approximation. The Desert Chukka MTE LX is lined with fleece for added warmth while DRI-LEX® materials and a HydroSeal® membrane are integrated into the build of the Sk8-Hi MTE LX. DRI-LEX® fabrics can be found in liners where their complex textiles structures and high-performance fibers yield excellent moisture redistribution and superior abrasion resistance. Also sourced from The North Face, the HydroSeal® Waterproof membrane creates a waterproof base that allows moisture transition from the inside while it protects feet from water on the outside. Trim package details include The North Face-embossed heel strikes, Vans Off the Wall heel scab markers and co-branded footbed logos on each pair. In addition to the Desert Chukka MTE LX and Sk8-Hi MTE LX, Vans and The North Face introduce a new take on the Nuptse Jacket, bringing the coveted checkerboard pattern to a signature outwear staple. Outfitted in a tonal black-on-black print, the Nuptse Jacket is treated with a durable water-repellant coating, lined with down insulation and double-layered in taffeta padding. The Vault by Vans x The North Face collection laucnhes globally on October 31st, 2015 at select shops.