INVINCIBLE x OTW by Vans Pay Homage to Skate-Worn Shoes

Formerly known as Vault by , have regularly proven their audacity and imagination as a lab for experimentation in footwear. From to , the Vans sub-label's output has included standout colabs with partners like Taiwan’s , who first linked with Vans in 2023 – and have now returned for another release, this time focusing on the and Sk8-Mid.

Just like the duo's inaugural project, the new collection is all about the deets. The motion-inspired Jazz Stripe sits at the centre of the story – acting like a visual tempo across each pair – while the double-layer construction brings in that slow-burn reveal which defined their first colab. The splatter graphics shift from silhouette to silhouette, giving each pair its own flow, and the checkerboard underlay sits quietly beneath it all, waiting to show itself as the uppers wear down.

It’s a setup built for change – the kind that comes from actual skating, genuine movement, and real-world abrasion. The Old Skool and Sk8-Mid both ride that line between clean design and controlled chaos, rewarding anyone who puts time into them. As the layers break down, new textures and patterns come through, turning each pair into something personal, lived-in, and constantly evolving.

In a recent Instagram post, INVINCIBLE talked through the ideas behind the project, pointing to how the collection taps into rhythm, movement, and the way skate-worn shoes break in and change over time. Enjoy a closer look at more photos in the post above.

The INVINCIBLE x OTW by Vans collection drops December 6, with the Sk8-Mid landing exclusively at INVINCIBLE.

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