Vans and 2 Riser Pads reimagine the Skate Old Skool

Photos by Kris Burkhardt. Pictured Diego Todd.

Vans and 2 Riser Pads reimagine the Skate Old Skool, blending a classic silhouette with skate-specific design details and 2 Riser Pad’s signature blue colorway.

First introduced in 1977 as Style 36, the original Old Skool was the first skate shoe to feature Vans’ signature Sidestripe and incorporate leather panels for increased durability. The Old Skool instantly became a favorite among skateboarders for its understated style, proven grip and lasting quality.

Nearly 50 years later, the Old Skool legacy continues with a collaboration featuring the world’s only riser pad company. The Vans X 2 Riser Pads Skate Old Skool debuts for Holiday 2025, and includes Vans Skateboarding’s most advanced technology.

This limited-edition Skate Old Skool also features a pebbled, matte-blue leather upper, wear-away rubber foxing, and a Ghillie Lacing System for ultimate shoelace protection.

The launch is anchored by video and photo assets, featuring Vans and 2 Riser Pads shared riders Diego Todd, Nick Michel and Stafhon Boca.

Designed in close collaboration with 2 Riser Pads, the all-blue colorway reflects their original riser pad with signature details that speak to the core skate community.

Photos from their skate trip to Japan. Pictured left to right: Masa Sun - Kickflip, Nick Michel - 50-50, Chris Ramos, Jed Anderson - Crailslide, Colin Brophy - Crail Stall, Logan McSteel - Noseslide, Stafhon Boca - Crooked Grind, Nick Michel - Boardslide.

The Vans X 2 Riser Pads Skate Old Skool releases today, December 4, 2025, exclusively through Vans Skateboarding VCU accounts and at 2riserpads.com, along with a new skate edit you can watch here - Throw Away The Key