METALLICA have announced a creative partnership with Vans for a shoe collection which will kick off in October with a limited edition Vans x Metallica 20th Anniversary Half Cab Pro.

METALLICA's camp sent over these details about what is to follow:

The collaboration will continue late this winter with two product drops: a four-piece "Passion Project" collection designed by each member of Metallica coming in February and a two-shoe salute to the band's debut album, Kill 'Em All, delivering in March.

As a thank you to the fans that have made METALLICA one of the most successful acts of the past 30 years, the unique "Passion Project" collection will launch exclusively to Met Club members in January prior to being made available to the general public.

"I've been wearing Vans on stage my whole freakin' career (and way before that!)," said Metallica bassist Rob Trujillo.

"Whether I'm walking the streets of Venice or San Francisco, Vans provides the funk in my stride!"

"To have Metallica, my all-time favorite metal band, collaborating with me on this 20th anniversary Half Cab shoe is an honor and a dream come true," said Vans' skate legend Steve Caballero.

"I'm very stoked that Vans is working with such a legendary band and the Half Cab is just the beginning."

In early October, skate shops around the world will receive the latest release in the year-long celebration marking 20 years of the most popular skate shoe of all-time, Steve Caballero's signature Half Cab.

The heavy-duty canvas and suede "black to the floor" Metallica edition of the Half Cab Pro features classic band lyrics embossed in the side, exclusive Vans x Metallica x Steve Caballero labeling and a unique clear rubber sole with Kill 'Em All album artwork showing through.