Vans Give the Old Skool 36 a Pearlised Glow-Up

are polishing up a classic with the new 36 ‘Pearlised’ pack – a two-shoe drop that takes the skate staple into shimmering new territory. The Old Skool 36 has been quietly cooking all year, and this latest edition gives the silhouette a decorative twist that still feels unmistakably Vans.

The pack lands in two colourways: crisp white and soft pink. Both pairs cop a pearlescent treatment across the toe and side panel, built from alternating silver and white bead-style details that glint just enough to catch the light without going full disco ball. It’s an unexpected flourish on a model that usually keeps things stripped-back, but the execution is tight – a subtle nod to the DIY customisations that have defined Vans culture for decades.

The pink pair leans harder into contrast, combining its pastel upper with black overlays and heavy stitching that gives the shoe a slightly punked-up energy. The white version keeps things icy and clean, only broken by a bold black stripe running through the midsole to anchor the shine up top.

Priced at $130, the ‘Pearlised’ pack slots neatly into Vans’ recent push toward premium reworks and small-batch storytelling. After the success of the Old Skool 36 earlier this year, this release continues the silhouette’s hot streak with a fresh texture flip.

Whether you wear them fresh out the box or beat them into the ground like a true Vans tragic, the ‘Pearlised’ duo gives the Old Skool 36 a new kind of gleam. The pack lands in two colourways: crisp white and soft pink, and is officially set to release on November 18 for $130.

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