Vans and Pringle of Scotland have teamed up on a winter collection that brings together Southern California skate culture and more than two centuries of Scottish knitwear. The Vans x Pringle of Scotland collection is built around footwear and is available now on the Vans website, at $110 to $130.
Three Vans Premium icons in Pringle argyle
The collection uses three Vans Premium icons: the Authentic 44, the Sk8-Hi Reissue 38 and the Classic Slip-On 98. Each one is covered in Pringle’s signature argyle, made in brushed and felted wool instead of canvas. The result has a fuzzy, almost sweater-like feel, with diamonds that look soft and slightly blurred at the edges, like a well-worn knit.
Under the wool, the shoes keep their Premium upgrades: padded collars and uppers, a Sola Foam ADC insole for all-day cushioning, taller glossy sidewalls, foxing tape inspired by Vans’ reinforced outsoles from the 1990s and the waffle tread.
There are two main colourways, each made as a patchwork of argyle and harlequin-diamond panels. “Navy/Marshmallow White”, on the Classic Slip-On and the Sk8-Hi, mixes navy, burgundy, olive and sage green, with thin cream lines across the larger diamonds and a sage and navy checkered panel at the toe. The Sk8-Hi adds navy suede overlays at the toe, eyestay and heel, with a tonal navy Sidestripe and matching laces. “Black/Marshmallow White”, on the Authentic and a second Classic Slip-On, combines black, white and blush-pink diamonds, with black collar binding and white laces on the Authentic.
Every pair sits on a glossy Marshmallow White sidewall with a contrasting foxing stripe. Co-branded “Vans x Pringle” labels appear on the tongues of the lace-up models, and the campaign images show Pringle’s lion rampant embroidered on the heel, above the “Off The Wall” heel tab, with a gum waffle outsole. The collection also includes cardigans, knit shorts, sweater vests, track sets, beanies, socks and tote bags, made with the same knitwear techniques and colours.
Where to buy the Vans x Pringle of Scotland collection
The Vans x Pringle of Scotland collection is available now on the Vans website.
Release date: Available now
Price: $110 to $130
Colorway: “Navy/Marshmallow White”, “Black/Marshmallow White”
Where to buy: vans.com
Eric Grischott
Fashion Editor
Born in Groningen in 1991, Eric Grischott is a linguist with a deep-rooted passion for art, music, and fashion. His academic journey led him to graduate in languages, further enriching his linguistic prowess. His thirst for knowledge and cultural immersion took him abroad, where he gained invaluable experience and insights. Eric’s linguistic expertise is not confined to just theory. He has honed his skills in French and German through specialized DELF and DELE courses, demonstrating his commitment to mastering these languages. His passions extend beyond languages, encompassing the creative realms of art, the rhythmic world of music, and the dynamic sphere of fashion.
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