Black Players for Change and Vans Announce Limited Edition Shoe Collaboration Launching on Giving Tuesday
Every purchase supports community-focused programs advancing diversity and opportunity in soccer. Exclusive 48-hour pre-sale for BPC partners, friends, and family opens Nov. 18 at 10 a.m. ET
Black Players for Change (BPC) and Vans are partnering to launch the BPC x Vans collaboration, featuring Vans’ classic Era silhouette in two limited edition colorways. Each pair highlights the BPC logo on the heel, symbolizing a shared commitment to authenticity, creativity, and community engagement. Proceeds from the collection will directly benefit BPC programs that expand access and opportunity within soccer.
The BPC x Vans collection will be available for pre-order beginning Giving Tuesday, Dec. 2, at 10 a.m. ET.
Available in two clean colorways, black with white trim and sole, and white with black trim and sole, the shoes celebrate both the heritage of the Era design and the idea of balance and connection. The BPC logo is featured on the heel underscoring the collection’s attention to thoughtful detail.
“We’re excited to collaborate with Vans on this collection, which reflects our shared focus on community, sport, and creative expression.”
An exclusive 48-hour pre-sale begins Nov. 18 at 10 a.m. ET for BPC partners, friends, and family, before the public pre-order opens on Giving Tuesday, Dec. 2.
This one-time, made-to-order release will ship in March 2026.
To pre-order your limited edition shoes: blackplayersforchange.org/bpc-vans
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About Black Players for Change
Black Players for Change (BPC) is an award-winning independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization consisting of over 170+ Black players, coaches and staff from MLS, working to bridge the racial equality gap that exists in society. BPC is committed to tackling the racial injustices that have limited Black people from having an equitable stake in the game of soccer and society. Among the many goals, the organization strives to advance the attention on human rights inequalities from protests to programs, partnerships, and policies that address systemic discrimination. For more information visit www.BlackPlayersForChange.org.
