Models / Comparisons / Vans Knu Skool vs Vans Old Skool
Vans Knu Skool vs Vans Old Skool
Differences
The 1998 Knu Skool starts from the Old Skool and adds 1990s skate style: an oversized tongue, a padded 3D SideStripe and chunky laces. The 1977 Old Skool keeps the original line and costs less. For a chunky look, Knu Skool.
- Year: the Old Skool dates from 1977; the Knu Skool from 1998.
- Tongue: oversized on the Knu Skool.
- SideStripe: padded and 3D-moulded on the Knu Skool.
- Laces: chunky and oversized on the Knu Skool.
- Vans price: 85 € for the Old Skool and 105 € for the Knu Skool.
| Vans Knu Skool | Vans Old Skool | |
|---|---|---|
| Origin | Vans model from 1998 based on the Old Skool, in a 1990s skate style. | The 1977 Style 36, the first Vans shoe with the SideStripe. |
| Kind | Lifestyle | Lifestyle |
| Profile | Low | Low |
| Upper | Suede and canvas upper with an oversized tongue, padded collar and 3D SideStripe. | Suede and canvas upper with a padded collar. |
| Sole | Vulcanised rubber waffle outsole. | Rubber waffle outsole. |
| Made for | Everyday wear. | Everyday wear. |
| List price | 105,00 € | 85,00 € |
Price and sizes
| Vans Knu Skool | Vans Old Skool | |
|---|---|---|
| Price from (adult pairs) | 33,50 € | 25,76 € |
| Usual price (adult pairs) | 68,13 € | 68,00 € |
| Under their usual price today | 72 of 140 | 218 of 429 |
| Adult pairs on sale | 140 | 429 |
| Shops with stock (adult) | 19 | 28 |
| Adult sizes in stock (EU) | 34 1/2–47 | 34 1/2–47 |
| Kids' pairs on sale | 43 · from 25,70 € | 158 · from 24,50 € |
| Kids' sizes in stock (EU) | 17–39 | 17–39 |
