The OTW by Vans x S.R. Studio LA. CA. clog sidesteps convention entirely. Rather than presenting itself as footwear, it functions as an object, a sculptural statement that lives somewhere between product and art piece. Sterling Ruby approaches the traditional wooden clog as an architectural exercise, embedding a soft Japanese-inspired house mule within its frame to create a modular footwear system unlike anything on the market. The construction is deliberate: a chunky, angular exterior shell features a cut-out window for ventilation and aggressive tread built for outdoor terrain, while branding is reduced to a single silver button. Nested inside, a waffle-textured mule clicks into place, designed to be worn independently around the house or studio before sliding back into its sculptural housing. At a moment when performance footwear leans heavily into technical maximalism, this collaboration charts a quieter, more considered path forward. It speaks to furniture-grade aesthetics, hybrid functionality, and partnerships that carry the weight of limited-edition design objects rather than seasonal drops. The approach is clear: strip away the logos, lean into form, and trade nostalgia for genuine experimentation.