OTW By Vans X Julian Klincewicz Style 36 Shoe

A Nostalgic Trip with a Griptape Guarantee

Vans is digging deep into the vault for the OTW line and letting Julian Klincewicz loose on the Style 36—the silhouette that defined the Old Skool long before it became the uniform for every campus freshman. Julian has infused this Ivy Green colorway with his San Diego childhood memories, scribbled to-do lists, and a genuine love for his dogs. The result looks less like "factory fresh" and more like a three-month road trip fueled by gas station snacks and sketchy ditch sessions. It is a shoe for anyone who understands that a sneaker only truly develops character once it has faced its first real encounter with the asphalt.

When Fine Art Hits the Concrete

While Julian waxes philosophical about the "Joyous Chorus," this OTW construction is essentially Vans-speak for "we actually paid for the good materials this time." The shaggy suede feels more premium than the velvet curtains in a boutique hotel, and the higher, glossy sidewall pays a proper tribute to the original Osnaburg outsoles of the 90s. Flip to the tongue and you will find his original sketches printed on full-grain leather, while the detachable Roo charm honors his dogs—because everyone knows four-legged friends are the only reliable witnesses at a DIY spot. Thanks to the Sola Foam ADC, these things will keep your feet from quitting even when you have spent four hours trying to kickflip a three-stair.