Supreme x Vans Hole Punch Denim Slip-On Pro
The original behind the Supreme x Vans Hole Punch Denim Slip-On Pro is the Vans Slip-On Pro — $70 retail vs Supreme's $98.
Supreme vs. Original
About the original
The Vans Slip-On Pro is Vans' performance version of the Classic Slip-On, introduced in 1977 as one of the first dedicated skate shoes. It features elastic gussets at the throat for a secure fit, UltraCush HD sockliners, and a vulcanized waffle outsole with Duracap rubber reinforcement. The SS20 Supreme collab constructs the upper from a perforated denim fabric (the hole punch treatment frays each puncture for a DIY texture) exclusively developed for this collab and not available through Vans retail. It retailed for $98 and released July 9, 2020, in Black and Blue denim.
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 | $70 |
| Hype tax | +40% |
Questions
Is the Supreme x Vans Hole Punch Denim Slip-On Pro just the regular Slip-On Pro?
The Supreme x Vans Hole Punch Denim Slip-On Pro, released in Spring/Summer 2020, is based on the Vans Slip-On Pro. 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 Slip-On Pro is the one to buy.
How much cheaper is the Vans Slip-On Pro than the Supreme version?
Supreme charged $98 for the Supreme x Vans Hole Punch Denim Slip-On Pro; the Vans Slip-On Pro retails for $70. That's a 40% markup — buying the original saves you $28, or 29% off the Supreme price. Buy the original at retail and you skip the hype tax entirely.
Where can I buy the Vans Slip-On Pro?
You can buy the Vans Slip-On Pro from Amazon or direct from Vans. Retail price is $70. The buy links on this page go straight to the product listing at each retailer.
