Supreme x Vans Skull Pile Slip-On
The original behind the Supreme x Vans Skull Pile Slip-On is the Vans Vans Classic Slip-On — $65 retail vs Supreme's $98.
Supreme vs. Original
About the original
The Vans Classic Slip-On, introduced in 1977 as Style #98, uses a canvas or suede upper bonded to a vulcanized rubber waffle outsole with no lacing system. Vans was founded in 1966 in Anaheim, California by Paul and Jim Van Doren as the Van Doren Rubber Company, manufacturing shoes on-site for direct sale. The SS18 Supreme collab applies an all-over Skull Pile print, a Liquid Blue skull graphic that glows in the dark, across the canvas upper, with a vinyl lining, leather insole, and custom co-branded heel label. It retailed for $98 and released March 1, 2018, in Green and Blue colorways.
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 Skull Pile Slip-On just the regular Vans Classic Slip-On?
The Supreme x Vans Skull Pile Slip-On, released in Spring/Summer 2018, is based on the Vans Classic Slip-On. 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 Classic Slip-On is the one to buy.
How much cheaper is the Vans Classic Slip-On than the Supreme version?
Supreme charged $98 for the Supreme x Vans Skull Pile Slip-On; the Vans Classic Slip-On 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 Classic Slip-On?
You can buy the Vans Classic Slip-On from Amazon or direct from Vans. Retail price is $65. The buy links on this page go straight to the product listing at each retailer.
