Vans and Cocona Hiraki Return With the Whimsical Premium Old Skool in “Black”
Where playful embroidered doodles, beaded safety pins and a friendship bracelet elevate the classic skate shoe.
Name: Vans Premium Old Skool Cocona Shoe “Black”
Colorway: Black / Marshmallow White
SKU: VN000EGYCRM
MSRP: $120 USD
Release Date: Available Now
Where to Buy: Vans
Following up on last year’s “Beige” Premium Old Skool release – which originally debuted as a standout in Vans’ expansive New Future Collection – Japanese Olympic skateboarder Cocona Hiraki and Vans have returned to deliver a darker, equally expressive sequel in “Black”.
Much like its predecessor, this new colorway acts as a canvas for Hiraki’s DIY-inspired creativity and off-board personality, translating her youthful energy into a tactile, premium design. Trading the original’s soft, neutral tones for a monochromatic black corduroy upper, the sneaker is brought to life by a series of playful embellishments. Key details include beaded safety pins, white all-over blanket stitching, embroidered doodles, and a woven friendship bracelet draped across the heel.
A crisp white midsole is paired with a gum rubber outsole to ensure balance and traction, reinforcing the Old Skool’s functional skate DNA while elevating its lifestyle appeal. The design’s playfulness even extends to the signature waffle outsoles, which feature a translucent finish to reveal more whimsical, hidden doodles within.
