Ahhhh the tale of Doobie, once a humble skateboarder from a small French village, now king of the high seas with his own colourway of the Vans Skate Old Skool.

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This isn’t your average Old Skool. This is the Doobie Skate Old Skool Net – a myth-worthy rework of the skate icon.

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Like its namesake, there is more to this sneaker than meets the eye:

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A hidden mesh storage pocket in the tongue for small “treasures”, water-repellent suede with a “hairy” finish for harsher conditions, extra sturdy laces and reinforced 10oz canvas side panels — as durable as old fishing boots.

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Decorated with an embroidered sidestripe and a custom insole by Todd Francis, this is a real piece of modern folklore brought to life.

Since its first release, Doobie seems to have been haunted by luck — some call it magic, others just good timing.

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Of course, an exceptional sneaker also needs an exceptional campaign. It was filmed by Jack Lammas and Ed Hubert, produced by Control Tower Productions — in a sleepy little fishing village in Cornwall.

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There are Doobie's friends Harry Lintell, Helena Long, Notis Aggelis, Max Pack, Merryn Garner and Michael Boardman, who all have short cameos in the campaign video.

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The Doobie Skate Old Skool Net is a milestone for Doobie — real name Victor Pellegrin — who has been part of the Vans family for 15 years now.

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Originally from Lyon, he now lives in Helsinki, where his love of fishing and perhaps also a bit of adventure has led him. As a passionate angler and skater, he embodies the spirit of Old Skool like no other.

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The Vans Doobie Skate Old Skool Net will be released on April 24 and will then be available at select retailers. Keep an eye on our Sneaker Releases.

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Photos via VANS