Vans and Travis Barker Launch First Collaboration with Old Skool Collection
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Key Facts
- Vans and Travis Barker announce debut collaboration.
- Features the Old Skool™ sneaker with barbed wire detailing.
- Personally designed by Barker and photographed by Atiba Jefferson.
- Launches October 23 online and at The Grove, Los Angeles.
- Limited to 50 in-store pairs; second drop planned for 2026.
Vans has officially announced its first collaboration with drummer and producer Travis Barker, debuting the Vans x Travis Barker Old Skool™ on October 23. The collection reflects Barker’s Southern California roots and long-standing connection to punk culture, blending Vans’ skate heritage with Barker’s unmistakable energy. The shoe features black canvas uppers, cotton laces, barbed wire foxing, and Barker’s “Dues Paid” emblem — a nod to his relentless work ethic and musical legacy.
Shot by renowned photographer Atiba Jefferson, the campaign includes Barker alongside New York skateboarder Ben Kadow and features an original track titled “Dues Paid,” produced exclusively for the launch. The collaboration underscores Vans’ connection to music and alternative culture while celebrating Barker’s continued influence in shaping the intersection of punk, skate, and style.
The Vans x Travis Barker Old Skool™ drops October 23 at Vans.com, with 50 pairs available in-store at The Grove in Los Angeles. Additional footwear from the partnership is already slated for 2026, marking the beginning of an ongoing collaboration between Vans and the Blink-182 legend.
