According to reports, Vans sued MSCHF for taking a crack at their classic “Old Skool” sneaker. The brand filed a trademark infringement after the company dropped the “wavy baby” sneaker, a collaboration with Tyga set to drop soon. 

The Wavy Baby sneakers are set to go on sale on April 18, with a price tag of $220. In the complaint filed by Vans in New York’s eastern district court, the brand said MSCHF’s sneaker is an “effort to confuse consumers, unlawfully siphon sales from Vans, and intentionally damage Vans’ valuable intellectual property rights.” The lawsuit pointed out the similarity of the Wavy Baby to Vans’ iconic ‘Old Skool’ model, stressing similarities with the logo and the packaging the shoes come in.

Despite Vans bringing up a lawsuit against MSCHF, Tyga was not named as a defendant in the suit. However, Vans revealed in their complaint that they sent a cease and desist letter to Tyga and MSCHF earlier this month, but “MSCHF defiantly pressed forward, continuing to aggressively market the Wavy Baby shoe.” Vans reportedly asked that MSCHF be barred from selling the sneakers or advertising them. Along with that, Vans wants to block the brand from using any trademark version for future sneakers. Vans also wants MSCHF to deliver the collaboration for destruction and surrender any profits they make from selling the sneakers. 

For those unaware, this isn’t the first time MSCHF has had a run-in with a major sneaker brand. The company was previously hit with paperwork by Nike over Lil Nas X’s “Satan Shoes,” a take on the iconic Nike Air Max 97. 

source: Complex