Original Story (12/31/24): Following their Steve Caballero project in 2024, Carpet Company and Vans are back with a new collaboration celebrating the history of the classic Old Skool.
In 1977, Vans introduced its second ever skate shoe, the Style 36, later renamed to the Old Skool in the early ’90s. Carpet Company and Vans have now teamed up to introduce the Skate Old Skool 36+, a remastered iteration of the timeless original.
Key features of the Skate Old Skool 36+ include a single-wrap foxing, padded tongue for added comfort, and durable metal eyelets. Performance is at the forefront of the design, with its impact-absorbing PopCush insoles, high-traction SickStick rubber outsoles, and rugged Duracap overlays for both comfort and durability..
Nicknamed “The Oldest Skool,” the Carpet Company x Vans Skate Old Skool 36+ features a golden yellow upper constructed from suede and faux croc, tying back to the duo’s Fall 2024 collab. The brand’s “C Star” logo appears on the lateral heels, while the tongues feature interchangeable Velcro patches. The shoes also come with yellowed midsoles for a vintage look.
Paying homage to the original 1977 Style 36, Carpet Company’s Old Skool 36+ is limited to just 1977 pairs, each individually numbered on the inner tongue tag.
But what if Vans never made the Old Skool? This scenario is played out in Carpet Company’s “butterfly effect”-inspired teaser video, with cameos from J Mascis, Ray Barbee, Zion Wright, Aiko Jefferson, Omar Hassan, and Tony Alva.
The Vans Skate Old Skool 36+ by Carpet Company is set to drop in the coming days on the Carpet Company website. Check out the teasers below and stay tuned to Modern Notoriety for updates.
Update (01/04/25): In addition to the “Mustard” colorway limited to 1,977 pairs, Carpet Company and Vans have also created a F&F colorway in red and blue, limited to just 77 pairs. The release is set for January 5th at 8pm EST, exclusively on carpetco.us.
Update (01/07/25): A wider release of the “Mustard” colorway will take place January 9th at select skate shops worldwide. The footwear is joined by a collection that includes a Baggy Fit Fleece pullover and pants, as well as a custom Carpet branded bag.
Carpet Company x Vans Skate Old Skool 36+ “Mustard”
Style Code: VN000EEGYLW
Release Date: January 5, 2025 (Carpet Company)
Release Date: January 9, 2025 (Skate Shops)
Price: $128 USD
Carpet Company x Vans Skate Old Skool 36+ “F&F”
Release Date: January 5, 2025 (Carpet Company)
Price: $128 USD
Carpet Company x Vans Skate Old Skool 36+ Collection
Release Date: January 5, 2025 (Carpet Company)
Release Date: January 9, 2025 (Skate Shops)
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