First Look: Vans' Iconic Skate Shoes Gone UNDERCOVER
In between warped Champion sweatsuits and spring-worthy jackets with exposed tags, UNDERCOVER served up a Vans treat for its Spring/Summer 2026 "but beautiful 4.5..." collection.
For the SS26, Jun Takahashi's brand brings its beautiful chaos to the Slip-On and SK8 Hi skate shoes. The results? UNDERCOVER's Vans Slip-On arrives with floral and fire graphics on the toe box. The reconstructed SK8 sneakers boasts decorative suede touches and checkered patterns like those found on the brand's previous Dr. Martens shoes.
UNDERCOVER has created its own low-top Vans-inspired sneakers for its in-line collections. However, the Japanese streetwear brand has also worked directly with the American skate shoe label before.
In 2024, UNDERCOVER collaborated with Vans OTW on Era and SK8 Mid sneakers, resulting in "punk meets luxury" skate shoes.
Even before that, the pairing took some other Vans classics for a spin and dressed them up in rock n' roll florals.
UNDERCOVER may be one of Vans more rare collaborators. However, when the two get together, it's usually good, the latest collab included.
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