Back in 2019, No Comply of Austin, TX tapped renowned artist and fellow Austin native Daniel Johnston for a capsule with Vans, highlighting the artist’s signature illustrations on the Era and Slip-On. Later that year, Johnston would tragically pass away, leaving a gaping hole in the Austin community and a void in the global arts and culture scene.

In celebrating its 15th Anniversary, No Comply once again revisits this storied partnership with the Vans x No Comply x Daniel Johnston Skate Half Cab; a portion of footwear sales will go towards the Hi, How Are You Project to ignite the conversation around mental well-being.

Boardertown and Vans New Zealand team rider Ben Gibb unboxed the Vans x No Comply x Daniel Johnston Skate Half Cab and took them to Auckland's Aotea Square to skate.

Clip filmed and edited by Caleb Dammert. Photos by Mat Vickery.

The Vans x No Comply x Daniel Johnston Skate Half Cab is available exclusively in New Zealand at Boardertown College Hill and online from boardertown.co.nz.