Supreme x Vans Crocodile Corduroy Lampin
The original behind the Supreme x Vans Crocodile Corduroy Lampin is the Vans Lampin — $65 retail vs Supreme's $98.
Supreme vs. Original
Supreme version
About the original
The Vans Lampin debuted in 1993 as a low-profile vulcanized skate shoe with a padded collar, flat laces, and a slimmed toebox, named for Spanish professional skateboarder Bernard Lamping. Vans was founded by Paul Van Doren in Anaheim, California in 1966. The SS18 Supreme version reworks the Lampin with croc-embossed suede side panels, contrast-color corduroy quarters, a leather lining, a padded insole, and the original rubber waffle outsole. Released June 21, 2018 at $98 in mustard, fuchsia, and light brown colorways. The standard Lampin retailed around $65 before Vans pulled it from the regular skate line later that year.
About Vans
Vans is an American footwear company founded on March 16, 1966, by Paul Van Doren, his brother James, Gordon Lee, and Serge D'Elia in Anaheim, California, originally trading as the Van Doren Rubber Company. The first store sold deck shoes (now called the Authentic) made on-site for $2.49 to $4.99 a pair. Vans introduced the Era in 1976, the Old Skool in 1977, and the slip-on checkerboard in 1979. The company filed for Chapter 11 in 1984 and was acquired by VF Corporation in 2004. Supreme has collaborated with Vans on Sk8-Hi, Era, and Half Cab models since 1996.
Price comparison
| Supreme retail | $98 |
|---|---|
| Vans retail | $65 |
| Hype tax | +51% |
Questions
Is the Supreme x Vans Crocodile Corduroy Lampin just the regular Lampin?
The Supreme x Vans Crocodile Corduroy Lampin, released in Spring/Summer 2018, is based on the Vans Lampin. Supreme collabs sometimes change the colorway or materials; the description on this page covers the original's specs and any notable differences in the Supreme version. If you want the product without the box logo, the Vans Lampin is the one to buy.
How much cheaper is the Vans Lampin than the Supreme version?
Supreme charged $98 for the Supreme x Vans Crocodile Corduroy Lampin; the Vans Lampin retails for $65. That's a 51% markup — buying the original saves you $33, or 34% off the Supreme price. Buy the original at retail and you skip the hype tax entirely.
Where can I buy the Vans Lampin?
You can buy the Vans Lampin direct from Vans or from Tactics. Retail price is $65. The buy links on this page go straight to the product listing at each retailer.
