Vans has another black Pearlized Old Skool 36 coming later this year. The pair keeps the same jeweled setup we’ve seen before, just with a darker look this time around.

Black covers most of the upper. Small pearl-like details sit along the Sidestripe, heel, and toe, so there is still some shine without making the shoe feel too busy.

This one is pretty close to the black Pearlized Old Skool that released in September 2024, but it is not the same pair. The outsole looks cleaner here, and Vans is using a new product code for the 2026 release.

The Pearlized series has been coming back here and there over the past couple of years, and Vans is clearly not done with it yet.

The Vans Old Skool 36 Pearlized “Black” releases on Black Friday, November 27, 2026 through Vans.com. The retail price is set at $130.

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