Vans Old Skool

Debuting in 1977 as the “Style 36,” the Old Skool was the first Vans shoe to incorporate leather panels, and one of the first to feature the now-iconic “jazz stripe.” A popular silhouette for collaborations, everyone from Supreme to Tyler, The Creator to Concepts has added their personal touch to the shoe.

Vans Old Skool

Travis Barker Models FTP’s First Ever Vans Collaboration

Los Angeles streetwear brand FUCKTHEPOPULATION (FTP) is finally releasing a Vans collaboration. In what feels like a long-overdue link-up, the two SoCal institutions have prepared...

By Andrew Rizzo May 7, 2025
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Palace And Vans Have A Trio Of Old Skool 36 Colorways Dropping On May 9th

As two of the more totemic imprints in skating, it was only right when Palace and Vans finally joined forces. Issuing over a dozen colorways...

By Matt Varga May 7, 2025
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Vans Drops Into The World Of Fortnite Kicks

Your Fortnite character is about to get a major steez upgrade. Joining Nike, Jordan, adidas, and Crocs among brands to release sneakers as in-game cosmetics,...

By Andrew Rizzo April 14, 2025
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The Next END. Clothing x Vans Collaboration Is Inspired By Parachutes

Vans, END. Clothing, and South Korean brand ANGLAN, have joined forces on a collaborative Vans LX Old Skool 136 inspired by military parachutes. True to...

By Andrew Rizzo February 17, 2025
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Vans Taps Into Its Archive With Premium Old Skool Music Collection

Vans recently took over LA to celebrate the legacy of the Old Skool, blending skateboarding, music, and culture in one immersive event. The brand opened...

By Andrew Rizzo February 4, 2025
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The Vans Old Skool 36+ Reimagines A Skateboarding Icon

They don’t get much more legendary than the Vans Old Skool. Originally dubbed the Style #36, the second ever skate shoe by Southern California’s Van...

By Andrew Rizzo January 27, 2025
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The Carpet Company x Vans Old Skool Is Limited To 1,977 Pairs

“What if?” is seemingly a question weighing heavy on sneaker brands’ minds in 2025. Beginning with Jordan Brand’s retelling of the Jordan 1 “Bred” story,...

By Matt Varga January 7, 2025
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Vans Will Never Stop Transforming the Old Skool

There aren’t many shoes the can rival the worldwide fame of the Vans Old Skool. From its inception in 1977 today, the skate-turned-lifestyle classic has...

By Andrew Rizzo October 29, 2024
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SATOSHI NAKAMOTO Brings Pearl And Crystal Studs To The Vans Old Skool

First introduced earlier this year, Vans’ dedicated Off The Wall (OTW) sub-division continues to shine a light on smaller, upcoming brands through collaborative footwear. Its...

By Andrew Rizzo August 6, 2024
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