Andy Kessler is a true original New York skateboarder from the late 70’s. Everyone from New York has nothing but good things to say about AK.Last year Andy Kessler passed away in 2009 due to an allergic reaction to a wasp sting he suffered near Montauk, New York where he was spending his summer surfin and helping a friend with his drug problems.Vans Syndicate honored Andy Kessler with these classic models AK colorway/design, using dri-fit material as the lining of the shoes, genius.Rest in Peace Andy, I’ve never met you but a lot of my mutual friends know you. Like they say, A Legend Never Dies.