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| 👟 Sneaker Release Info | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Vans |
| Model | Vans Premium Old Skool 36 |
| Colorway | Pearlized Fluro Lime/White |
| Style Code | VN000E8VHHC |
| Release Date | November 12, 2026 |
| Retail Price | $130 |
| Available At | Foot Locker, Other Retailer |
The Vans Premium Old Skool 36 ‘Pearlized Fluro Lime’ lands November 12 for $130, and it continues the bejeweled, distressed, fancy-hardware run that has made the Premium Old Skool 36 the sleeper hit of the last two years. The Marshmallow version from this same family finally got its recognition earlier this season, and the lime treatment looks like the loudest of the bunch.
Upper construction is what separates the 36 from a normal Old Skool. This one carries the pearlized finish with rhinestone detailing along the sidestripe and heel, plus pre-distressed panel edges that make it look like you have already worn them for a decade. In Fluro Lime it becomes a statement piece. The gum sole keeps it grounded, literally and visually.
The Premium tier also means upgraded materials, suede overlays, a better textile base, and the slightly slimmer 36 cut. That last part matters because the Old Skool 36 fits snugger than a standard Old Skool. If you are between sizes, go up. The jewelry details also mean less all-weather versatility, but nobody buying a bejeweled Vans is wearing them in a rainstorm anyway.
Pricing at $130 is a premium Old Skool price, no doubt. GOAT already carries the pearlized lime listing, and the resale spread is reasonable because this is a boutique-adjacent release rather than a hyped collaboration. If you want them, retail should be achievable.
The release lands November 12 through Vans and premium accounts. The whole pearlized series, lime, navy, and the marshmallow variants, gives Vans a genuine collector family right now. Collect the set if you have the funds. Individually they hold value well too.
Verdict, the loudest Old Skool of the year and one of the most fun. Fluro lime is not for everyone. That is exactly why the people who wear it will love it.
