In the five-minute clip below,
METALLICA guitarist
Kirk Hammett and pro surfer
Nathan Fletcher catch a few waves, jam on the guitar and even discuss the first time
Nathan saw
METALLICA at a concert at the LA Coliseum in 1988.
Kirk also talks about his inspiration for the black
Vans Slip-On shoe he designed.
For his
Vans shoe (see photo below),
Hammett incorporated his love of surfing and nature by choosing an all-natural upper made of hemp for a collapsible Slip-On. The inside heel is accentuated with a guitar pick inspired by his Ouija guitar and designed by one of
METALLICA's favorite artists,
Dirty Donny.
The shoe is available at the
Metallica x Vans microsite.
In March,
METALLICA will introduce the
"Kill 'Em All"-themed shoes featuring the classic Slip-On and Sk8-Hi styles, each emblazoned with artwork commemorating the album's 30th anniversary.
