Vans’ hit sneaker just got a little bolder.
The sneaker that took the footwear world by storm is meeting the sneaker that did the same thing a few years ago. First launched as part of Vans’ nautical pack in 2018, the Yacht Club Old Skool found an audience among sneakerheads in the early 2020s.
The easy wearability of the Old Skool, the bright colors, and the accessibility made it a hot sneaker. It reminded fans that Vans still had something to say to your footwear rotation. Now, almost a decade after the original pack first launched, the Yacht Club is getting the Pearlized treatment.
The collection that has taken the world by storm continues with its latest colorful entry. According to Vans, the sneaker is an “ode to endless exploration, inspired by sailing flags from around the world. Viewed through an Off The Wall lens, the latest expression blends nautical color blocking with the irreverent spirit of ‘90s sport style.”
In truth, the pair is a mashup of important Vans moments in recent times. From a time when the brand created a shoe that stood out from the pack to now: a time when Vans is making the shoes that lead the pack. And this sneaker is a colorful celebration of the change in the times.
The Vans Old Skool 36 Pearlized Yacht Club release is on September 10, 2026, via Vans.com and participating retailers like JD Sports.
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