WORKSOUT Puts Its All-over Cartoon Graphics on the Vans Premium Authentic
Arriving in white and navy, the collaborative silhouette features custom “WORKGU” dog illustrations across canvas uppers.
Name: WORKSOUT x Vans Premium Authentic “WORKGU SAN?”
Colorway: White, Blue
SKU: TBC
MSRP: TBC
Release Date: September 17
Where to Buy: WORKSOUT
South Korean select shop WORKSOUT is teaming up with Vans to release a playful, collaborative take on the Premium Authentic silhouette, officially dubbed the “WORKGU SAN?” pack. Scheduled to launch exclusively at WORKSOUT Aoyama in Japan on September 17, 2026, this partnership reimagines the classic canvas sneaker through a whimsical lens.
Built around the thematic concept of finding “unexpected fun encountered in a boring everyday life,” the design brings a lighthearted, contemporary twist to the heritage footwear model. The release draws heavily on WORKSOUT’s distinct brand identity, seamlessly merging Vans’ elevated Premium series construction with the Korean label’s signature playful energy.
Coming in crisp white and navy blue colorways, both iterations feature a custom, all-over graphic print spread across the canvas upper, showcasing WORKSOUT’s cartoon dog mascot, “WORKGU,” intertwined with distinctive lettering and the brand’s logo. Adding to the detailing, the sneakers are equipped with thick white rope laces threaded through matching white eyelets, alongside traditional Vans branding on the lateral tag and heel spoiler. The shoes are anchored by a classic white vulcanized rubber midsole, which sits above a standout semi-translucent outsole that boldly displays WORKSOUT branding underneath, completing the thoughtful and meticulously detailed finish.
