Who says winter has to mean boots and brown sneakers? Vans is looking to brighten things up with their “Neon Pack” of Authentics, dropping in three very loud colorways.

Vans always sit on white vulcanized soles it seems, and these continue the trend, matching up with neon variations of blue, yellow and orange. All three pairs include matching color laces and white laces, giving at least one option for one of the more minimalist sneakers ever. 

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We’ve covered the latest Vans, including the new Switchback, but keeping with the classics, a new group classic Vans silhouettes has hit the market, including Authentics, Eras and 106s.

The Authentics are dropping in two super bright shades and one in a grey and black wool which use a two-color vulcanized sole. Black rubber is used on the tip of the toe for added protection. A grey/grey Era is out in all suede, similar to the Chukka seen with the above Switchback. The third shoe in the set, the 106, is also out in two news colorways–royal blue and red, both on the traditional white vulcanized sole with matching pinstripe. Will Vans ever go out of style?

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This year, we have seen a vast amount of Vans collaborations such as the Robert Williams x Vans Vault Pack, the Parra x Vans Pack and the Solebox x Vans Old Skool. Now, we have exclusive photos of another upcoming Vans Pack involving Japanese retailer Beauty & Youth.

This exclusive 80’s pack will consist of three subtle, classy Authentic models. Colorways include Brown/Beige, Black/White and Black/Grey. Other features include cream-colored inner linings, white vulcanized rubber soles and Vans logo tags on the side panels. The Beauty & Youth x Vans Authentic 80’s Lineup will release tomorrow, May 29th, 2009 at Beauty & Youth retailers and United Arrows locations.

We have already spotted a couple of upcoming Vans releases involving the goatskin such as the “Goatskin” Pack and the SK8-Hi “Goatskin” Pack. In addition, Vans Vault has just released an Authentic LX featuring the same texture.

It possesses a 100% “Capri Breeze” upper in blue mixed with a white rubber sole. The toe box area is covered in patent leather, while the rest of the base features a stylish tonal blue suede texture. Other features include white, thin round shoelaces and a white/blue inner lining. Pick your pair up now at District.

Recently, we have seen a plethora of Vans Authentic colorways included in the Vans Vault “Goatskin” Pack, the Vans Vault Eco Pack and the Vans “Stripes and Flocking” Pack. In addition, we have now spotted two new colorways of the classy, subtle Vans Authentic.

Both colorways feature a 100% tweed-like material upper combined with a white rubber sole. The sneaker shown to the right uses an all-black base, a beige inner lining and a white/green Vans logo tag. The pink colorway, shown after the jump, possesses the same features as the aforementioned black colorway. The Vans Authentic is a simple, classy, grown man sneaker, to say the least. Is this your taste?

The Suede Pack, you guessed it, features suede uppers, and gives the Authentic a fresh new look. A number of colorways, including the blue you see here are now available at HUF. Other colorways include a flashy, bright yellow colorway, a nice maroon colorway, along with a khaki colorway and a light green colorway.

Take a look at each after the break.