Description

Rick Owens takes the Old Skool skate shape and puts it in a soft dusty pink, with a cream suede panel cutting across the side at an angle. Sitting on top is a noticeably chunky off-white cupsole that lifts the whole shoe higher than a standard low-top.

Build Details

Upper: Pink canvas twill, cream suede side panel
Sole: Thick off-white cupsole
Laces: Extra-long cream flat laces
Toe: Reinforced cap with contrast stitching
Fit: Low-top

Color & Cut

Pink and cream together give this pair a much lighter feel than most of the line, which tends to stay in blacks and browns. The suede panel and reinforced toe keep the construction consistent with the rest of the Vans-inspired range, just dressed differently.

Styling

Pairs well with light denim or cream trousers so nothing competes with the pink. A plain white or off-white top keeps the shoe as the main focus.

Cleaning Notes

Spot clean the canvas regularly, since lighter colors show marks faster. Brush the suede rather than wiping it, and keep the pair out of direct sun so the cupsole doesn’t discolor over time.