Travis Barker and Vans are back with a second installment of their Dues Paid Old Skool collaboration. The white Old Skool drops June 18, 2026, reversing the color blocking from their initial release that landed last fall.
The new pair comes in white pre-scuffed canvas with black accents. The Dues Paid text appears across the toes in a gothic font, while barbed wire graphics wrap around the soles. The design inverts the original black and white approach from the first collaboration.
Barker’s connection to Vans runs deep. In a statement, he recalled, “My first pair of shoes was a pair of Vans. Growing up in Fontana, I always connected the brand to skateboarding, BMX, and punk culture. Once I started seeing my idols wearing them too, it really sealed it for me. To me, they were always the coolest shoes.”
Vans has been embedded in punk and alternative culture since the 1970s and 1980s. The brand’s simple silhouettes, particularly the Old Skool, Slip-On, and Era, became staples among skateboarders and musicians. Vans’ sponsorship of the Warped Tour further solidified its role in connecting skate and music culture in Southern California.
The Old Skool silhouette, introduced in 1977, remains one of Vans’ most iconic models, recognized for its side stripe and timeless design. This collaboration taps into that heritage while bringing Barker’s punk ethos to the classic canvas sneaker.
Stock will be available from Vans and select retailers including Journeys.
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