Vans Pearlized

Vans Releases the Old Skool™ 36 Pearlized Yacht Club

2026-09-03

person walking in Vans Old Skool™ 36 Pearlized Yacht Club

Available September 10, 2026

Vans announces the release of the Old Skool 36 Pearlized Yacht Club, an ode to endless exploration, inspired by sailing flags from around the world. Viewed through an Off The Wall lens, the latest expression blends nautical color blocking with the irreverent spirit of ‘90s sport style.

Expanding Vans’ embellishment narrative, the Old Skool 36 Pearlized features the recognized pearl and crystal detailing across a distressed upper, evoking a well-traveled shoe that has been reworked and customized over time.

Supporting the launch, Vans followed DJ Hank Korsan at Paris’ Fête de la Musique, capturing the Old Skool 36 Pearlized though a cultural moment that celebrates music, creativity, and self-expression.

Solo photo of Vans Old Skool™ 36 Pearlized Yacht Club on feet

Male standing with Vans Old Skool™ 36 Pearlized Yacht Club

Style 36, the second skate shoe ever created by Vans, debuted in 1977. It was the first Vans shoe to feature the iconic Sidestripe™ and was renamed the Old Skool™ in the early ’90s before celebrating its 30th anniversary and officially becoming a Vans Classic. Design details include a high gloss
sidewall and detailed stitching.

The Old Skool 36 Pearlized reflects the Vans Premium ethos — emphasizing modern comfort, elevated materials, and updated form, fit, and feeling of Vans classic models.

The Old Skool 36 Pearlized retails for $130 USD. The Yacht Club colorway launches September 10, 2026, on Vans.com and at select Vans retail stores.

Coming September 10th

Store Locations Holding Raffles

Due to high demand for this product, these stores below will be using a raffle system to give customers a fair opportunity to purchase on launch day.

Instead of first-come, first-served, customers may enter a raffle for a chance to buy the product. This helps manage lines, crowding, and ensures a more organized and equitable launch experience.

Del Amo	21712 Hawthorne Blvd, Suite #239A, Torrance, CA 90503
Cumberland	1354 Cumberland Mall Suite #247, Atlanta, GA 30339
Fifth Ave	530 Fifth Ave Unit 2, New York, NY 10036
The Grove	189 The Grove Dr Space H1-D, Los Angeles, CA 90036

How the Raffle Works

Enter the Raffle

Customers submit their name and contact information during the designated raffle entry period.
Each customer may enter once.
Entry is free and does not require a purchase.

Random Selection

After the entry period ends, winners are randomly selected based on available inventory and sizes.
Not all entries will be selected.

Winner Notification

Selected customers will be called by the store.
Customers must be reachable by phone
If a customer does not answer, the store will move to the next selected entry.

Purchase Window

If selected, the customer will receive a specific time window on launch day to enter the store and complete
their purchase.
Stores should select up to 5-10 customers to enter every 30 minutes .
A 1 -hour grace period will be provided to customers. Any item not picked up within an hour of designated time
slot will be forfeited.

In-Store Purchase

A valid photo ID is required and must match the raffle entry.
Purchases are limited to one pair per winner .
Sizes cannot be changed at redemption .

Important Things to Know

Only customers contacted by the store are eligible to buy.
One entry per customer— duplicate entries will be disqualified.
If a winner does not arrive within their time window, their spot will be given to another customer.
Inventory is extremely limited .

FAIRNESS & COMPLIANCE

No staff, friends, or family entries
No holds, swaps, or size changes
Consistency is key— same rules for every customers

Full lineup of Vans Old Skool™ 36 Pearlized

Additional colorways of the coveted silhouette will be released throughout the season on Vans.com and at select Vans retail stores. In the U.S., Lime Pop launches November 12, Black/Marshmallow on November 27, and Red on December 10. Restocks of Marshmallow and Navy arrive on October 8 and November 19.

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Continue reading to learn more about previous Vans Pearlized drops.

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MARCH 2026

(SOLD OUT)

Two pairs of Old School 36 Pearlized, in blue and brown.

Pearlized Slip-On and Old Skool 36

We’re introducing new Pearlized designs with the Classic Slip-On Pearlized in Indigo, Black/Camo, and Black/Black, alongside fresh colorways of the Old Skool 36 Pearlized in Navy and Vintage Cocoa.

Expanding our embellishment story, the Classic Slip-On and Old Skool 36 Pearlized feature pearl and crystal details layered over distressed uppers. The result is a well-traveled look—like a favorite pair that’s been repaired, customized, and carried through countless destinations along the way.

Side by side images with multiple pairs of Old Skool 36 Pearlized shoes.

Enduring generations, Style 98—now known as the Classic Slip-On—rose to prominence in Southern California shortly after it was introduced in 1979. Originally designed as a skate shoe, it was soon embraced by youth culture as an everyday shoe because of its straightforward design.

Three Classic Slip-On Pearlized Shoes, black, camo green and blue.

3 pairs of Classic Slip-On Pearlized shoes arranged in a line.

The release comes off the heels of recent, and now sold-out releases, of the OTW by Vans x SATOSHI NAKAMOTO Pearlized Old Skool and Old Skool 36 Pearlized in Marshmallow and Fuchsia. The Classic Slip-On and Old Skool 36 Pearlized reflect our Premium ethos — emphasizing modern comfort, elevated materials, and updated form, fit, and feeling of classic models.

The Classic Slip-On and Old Skool 36 Pearlized retail between $110-$130 USD. The Classic Slip-On Pearlized in Indigo, Black/Black, Camo/Black and Old Skool 36 Pearlized in Navy will be available on Vans.com and select Vans retail stores on March 19. The Old Skool 36 Pearlized in Vintage Cocoa will drop on April 21.

NOVEMBER 2025

(SOLD OUT)

The Premium Old Skool Pearlized on someone's feet.

Vans Old Skool 36 Pearlized

The Old Skool 36 Pearlized reimagined a Vans icon with a worn-in edge. Pearl and crystal embellishments met distressed uppers, creating the look of a pair that’s been repaired, customized, and shaped by miles of wear.

Two colorways defined the drop. A Fuchsia edition leaned into a nostalgic, punk-inspired palette with black paneling and contrast stitching, while the Marshmallow colorway kept things crisp and understated, finished with a subtle black stripe through the sole.

Both pairs carried a vintage sensibility. Pre-scuffed midsoles and distressed laces added the well-worn character that’s long been part of skate culture—shoes that look like they’ve already lived a few stories.

Originally introduced in 1977 as Style 36, the silhouette was the second skate shoe ever made by Vans and the first to feature the now-iconic Sidestripe™. Renamed the Old Skool™ Shoe in the early ’90s, it has remained one of Vans’ most recognizable Classics.

The OTW X Satoshi Nakamoto pearlized shoe.

Released following the sold-out OTW by Vans x Satoshi Nakamoto Pearlized Old Skool, the Old Skool 36 Pearlized carried forward the Vans Premium approach—bringing elevated materials, modern comfort, and refined form, fit, and feel to a timeless silhouette.

Now sold out, the Old Skool 36 Pearlized stands as another chapter in the ongoing evolution of the Old Skool.