Vans Premium Old Skool Music Collection

Vans presents the Premium Old Skool Music Collection

Vans is proud to present the Premium Old Skool Music Collection, which showcases the heritage and profound influence of this iconic silhouette in music and skateboarding culture.

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By combining tradition and innovation, the Premium Old Skool Music Collection continues to inspire the next generation of cultural trendsetters and drives the development of style, comfort and self-expression.

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First released in 1977, the Style 36 — better known as the Old Skool — was the second skate shoe that Vans ever designed, and the first to feature the legendary Sidestripe, which has become the iconic logo for generations of Vans fans.

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Developed by and for the pioneers of skateboarding, the Old Skool became an icon that went far beyond the skate scene — particularly in the subcultures of underground music.

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Today, Vans is celebrating this ongoing connection with Premium Old Skool Music Collection, which comprises three unique capsules inspired by different eras and musical genres.

The first drop in this capsule collection features a distinctive leopard print and eye-catching solid colors that reflect the original color combinations adopted by the first punk and hardcore musicians of the 70s and 80s.

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The second capsule, inspired by the Warped Tour, features the classic checkerboard pattern, two-tone designs and flame prints that bring back the millennial feeling.

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The last drop presents vivid color variants that recall the time when underground hip hop took Old Skool into new spheres.

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Reinterpreted: The Premium Old Skool Build

By using high-quality materials and modern processing techniques, the Vans Premium Old Skool Build is a further development of this icon — with improved cushioning, optimised fit and archive-inspired design details.

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The updated silhouette provides a more seamless fit and features 30% bio-based Sola Foam ADC insoles that provide all-day comfort and better cushioning.

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The premium build also includes shiny sidewalls, a higher Foxing tape edge and nostalgic branding that is reminiscent of Vans models from the 90s.

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For this collection, Vans has worked with musicians who embody pure emotion and passion through their music — including The Paranoyds, Voice of Baceprot, Little Simz and HiTech.

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These artists shape cultural narratives with their creative work and embody the Off The Wall spirit — with the Old Skool on their feet.

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Vans are available at the following retailers: 43einhalb, AFEW Store, Asphaltgold, Brooklyn, SneakerTwins and SUPPA.

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Release dates of the Vans Premium Old Skool Music Collection:

The '70s—'80s Punk Capsule has been available since February 6, followed by the '90s—2000s Warped Tour-inspired capsule on March 6. The finale is the 2010s Hip-Hop Capsule, which will be released on April 10.

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