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Vans Old Skool 36 Pearlized “Lime Green”: suede, canvas and a reported 12 November date
The Vans Premium Old Skool 36 pairs fluorescent lime canvas with reported pearl and crystal-like accents, ahead of an expected 12 November 2026 launch.
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The Vans Premium Old Skool 36 Pearlized “Lime Green” pairs a pearl-finished upper with fluorescent lime and black panels. Its release date is set for 12 November 2026, but that remains an expected date rather than a confirmed brand announcement.
This exact pair is listed in Lime/Black-White.
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Design and material construction
Vans confirms the suede-and-canvas upper carries a pearl finish. Fluorescent lime canvas covers most of the upper, while black overlays define the toe, eyestays, side stripe and heel.
Reported details add pearl and crystal-like accents to those darker sections. Off-white laces and exposed white stitching break up the lime and black without changing the overall look.
Higher rubber sidewalls feature a glossy finish, adding a distinct surface below the suede and canvas. A protective foxing strip draws on the reinforced Osnaburg soles Vans used in the 1990s.
The lower half gets a rougher, distressed treatment around the midsole area. This worn-in look contrasts with the glossy sidewalls and adds to the aged feel of the Pearlized series.
Vans confirms a vulcanised build and a rubber outsole with its familiar waffle pattern. Inside, the Sola Foam ADC insole uses at least 30% bio-based polyurethane foam, partly derived from plant sources.
That foam holds USDA Biobased Product certification. Vans describes the insole as providing soft, lasting cushioning for all-day wear without adding bulk.
The Pearlized series introduces pearl and gem details as its main feature across the Old Skool 36 silhouette. This colourway follows the same embellished approach seen on earlier styles in the group.
The bright green tone makes the pair stand out from the darker options planned for later in the year. Black and red versions finish out the collection around the holidays.
The Premium Old Skool 36 keeps the original Style 36 proportions but adds more defined edges and a shorter toe. Those updates sit alongside the refined materials used here.
The exposed stitching on the lime canvas adds texture without hiding the bright base colour. This keeps the focus on the fluorescent panel work.
You can expect the pair to arrive through Vans and select retailers during the Fall/Winter season. Different colourways arrive at different times across that window.
The wider Pearlized collection
Lime Green sits within a six-colourway Pearlized Old Skool 36 lineup for Fall/Winter 2026. Yacht Club, Marshmallow, Navy, Black and Red complete the planned group, with releases spread across the season.
The other dates help place Lime Green in the schedule. Navy is expected on 19 November, Black on 27 November, and Red on 10 December.
Lime Green, on 12 November, arrives just before those three later releases. The collection reaches Vans and select retailers through the season, so stock may vary.
The release date of 12 November 2026 is the specific target for this colourway within the seasonal plan.
The black toe box and heel create a frame around the fluorescent lime canvas body. This layout keeps the bright colour central while anchoring the darker accents.
The side stripe remains a recognisable mark on the black overlays, contrasting against the lime canvas body.
The distressed finish gives the midsole a worn-in treatment that makes the shoe look aged straight out of the box. This detail has become part of the wider Pearlized lineup.
The protective foxing strip around the perimeter offers extra durability over the vulcanised rubber lower section.
The style code VN000E8VHHC identifies this exact Lime/Black-White colourway in the catalogue.
Check the release calendar as the November launch approaches.