Vans and Empire teamed up to create this new version of the Brasco shoe. This is what Vans had to say about it:"Vans is excited to announce a special shoe collaboration with Empire BMX for the holiday season. Teaming up with Empire, Vans redesigned it's popular Brasco model, adding unique co-branded features including Empire's crown logo on the tongue and a screened logo on the sockliner. The limited edition shoe also features suede uppers for support, a double-stitched toecap for durability and Vans famous gum rubber outsole and comes with a free pair of black and gold Empire BMX socks. Available now at www.empirebmx.com."

a crown in the tounge too much? are you stupid?