The Vans Old Skool Pearlized Prepares For Back-To-School In Red

Pearls aren’t exactly standard issue for a skate shoe, but Vans has found a surprisingly natural home for them on the Old Skool.

The Vans Old Skool Pearlized is returning in a new red colorway, continuing the popular interpretation of the classic silhouette that mixes the Old Skool’s grungier tendencies with some decidedly elegant embellishments.

Red takes over the upper, with suede covering the toe, heel, and lace collar while canvas fills in the remaining panels. From there, the “Pearlized” treatment provides the real attraction. Pearl embellishments decorate the toe and heel, appear across the tongue, and even trace Vans’ signature side stripe for a look that dramatically transforms the familiar skate staple.

It’s the contrast that continues to make the Pearlized Old Skool and Vans’ revived lifestyle brand as a whole work. They’ve captured a formula of bringing surefire lux looks together with that laid-back attitude typically associated with the brand. Together, they’ve appealed to a new audience, making Vans a brand to look out for specifically in the young category.

The red Vans Old Skool Pearlized is expected to release soon for $130. Stay tuned for firm launch details as they become available.