Old Skool 36 LX Souvenir Black

The Vans Old Skool 36 LX Souvenir Black builds on the classic Style 36 silhouette with more pronounced proportions, richer materials, and unique details. The low-top upper retains the Old Skool’s signature panel layout but features a shorter toe box, higher sidewalls, and a more distinctive finish. The most distinctive element of the Souvenir version is the removable Vans pins, which give each pair a more personalized look.The color scheme is based on a deeply muted black with a distressed finish. The dark base covers most of the upper, while individual panels vary in texture and color saturation. The Sidestripe logo on the side is made of multicolored tweed, which breaks up the nearly monochromatic design and adds subtle accents visible up close. The distressed pins and the irregular finish of the material reinforce the impression of a shoe that shows signs of previous wear.The upper of the Vans Old Skool 36 LX Souvenir Black is constructed from canvas and leather, combining a soft base with more durable overlays in areas prone to wear. The leather sections define the toe box, lacing area, and heel, while the canvas reduces the overall stiffness of the construction. A softly padded collar wraps around the back of the foot, and the classic lacing system allows you to adjust the fit in the midfoot area.The sole features a Sola Foam ADC insole made partially from bio-based polyurethane foam. The raised sidewalls have a glossy finish, and the strap wrapping around the sole pays homage to Vans’ reinforced designs from the 1990s. The rubber outsole features the classic waffle tread, which remains one of the brand’s most iconic technical elements. The entire shoe is constructed using a vulcanized construction that bonds the upper to the rubber base.The Souvenir version differs from the standard Old Skool primarily in its tweed Sidestripe, distressed finish, and set of removable pins. These elements have been applied to the archival Style 36 silhouette without altering its low, elongated profile or distinctive sole construction.