Inspired by the original 1977 iteration of the Old Skool, the Skate Old Skool 36+ combines the evergreen style of Vans' most iconic shoes with modern sensibilities. Featuring single-wrap foxing, a padded tongue, and metal eyelets, the collaboration boasts the timeless look of the OG Style 36 with all the comfort of modern Vans footwear.

Vans and Carpet Company are collaborating on Old Skool 36+ sneakers. The announcement was made on Instagram on January 7, 2025, by Vans official account.

Update: Last week, Carpet Company previewed its imminent collaborative model crafted with Vans, surfacing in the form of a new Old Skool silhouette dubbed the Vans Skate Old Skool 36+ by Carpet Company. The official images have since landed and offer a closer look at the clean and colorful collaborative sneaker.

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The year was 1977, the place—sunny Southern California—the birthplace of everything cool. Vans and Carpet Company invite you to see what the world would be like if the Old Skool was never invented. "Inspired by the 1977 Style 36,