Supreme x Vans Old Skool Pro
The original behind the Supreme x Vans Old Skool Pro is the Vans Old Skool Pro — $75 retail vs Supreme's $98.
Supreme vs. Original
About the original
The Vans Old Skool was introduced in 1977 as the first Vans shoe to feature the side stripe, originally added as a reinforcement stitch that became the brand's defining mark. The Old Skool Pro upgrades the construction with a reinforced toecap and UltraCush HD sockliners for skate performance. The FW20 Supreme collab applies a repeating grid pattern of the Supreme wordmark across the suede and canvas upper, an exclusive print not available through Vans retail, in Black, White, and Navy colorways. It retailed for $98 and released September 10, 2020.
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 | $75 |
| Hype tax | +31% |
Questions
Is the Supreme x Vans Old Skool Pro just the regular Old Skool Pro?
The Supreme x Vans Old Skool Pro, released in Fall/Winter 2020, is based on the Vans Old Skool 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 Old Skool Pro is the one to buy.
How much cheaper is the Vans Old Skool Pro than the Supreme version?
Supreme charged $98 for the Supreme x Vans Old Skool Pro; the Vans Old Skool Pro retails for $75. That's a 31% markup — buying the original saves you $23, or 23% off the Supreme price. Buy the original at retail and you skip the hype tax entirely.
Where can I buy the Vans Old Skool Pro?
You can buy the Vans Old Skool Pro from Amazon or direct from Vans. Retail price is $75. The buy links on this page go straight to the product listing at each retailer.
