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.

The new Vans x Carpet Co. Old Skool 36+ (and apparel) collaboration is available now at skate shops across the globe—just in time to kick the new year off with a bang! We’ve had our eyes on these since Vans and Carpet started teasing them a few weeks back, so we’re stoked to see them officially out in the wild. These are sick! Take a look:

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.

For nearly 120 years, New Balance has consistently delivered high-quality and high-performance footwear. However, the brand is no stranger to producing a more lax variety of shoes designed for professional settings. And to kick off 2025, the Boston-based company is finally delivering the much anticipated 1906L “Rich Oak.”