These crossword vans came out in mid or late 2004, maybe 2005? Along with the rest of the first series of MJ vans, they were the best of their models. This one came out along with graffito vans, and a bunch of monotone sk8 highs. No sk8 lows to my recollection, and the highs were bright green, blue (royal), red, and white. I myself own the greens, which are great. The rest of the line were just as strong, sounder than the collections that followed. They were all simple, yes, but the first line were bright and clear, bold without being loud or garish. These particular slipons were a little more muted than their monochrome brethren - and why wouldn’t they be, they’re slip-ons - but the metallic tinge gave them a nice touch when they dropped.Iller than a corduroy chukka.