Everyone knows Vans for skateboarding. Far fewer know the brand for BMX, but perhaps more should. The SoCal footwear staple has been a player in the motocross scene for nearly half a century, maintaining a roster of sponsored riders while developing footwear built to withstand life on the pedals.

Coco Zurita, a professional BMX rider for 28 years and Vans athlete for just as long, has today unveiled a one-of-a-kind partnership with Acura, delivering both a sneaker and a bespoke 2026 Acura ADX “CZ-77 Concept” inspired by the kicks.

First, the footwear. The project puts a black-and-white checkerboard treatment on the Vans Authentic, complete with an inside-out tag on the lateral side, “Off The Wall” branding across the back half of the sidewall, and translucent outsoles revealing even more checkerboard underneath.…