The Vans Old Skool Anderson .Paak Ziti is a collaboration between Vans and the singer-producer Anderson .Paak, done up in a colorway inspired by pasta. This is the classic Old Skool silhouette with the side stripe and low-top construction that defined the model since the late 70s.
Not much detail is available about the specific materials or construction notes on this release, but you’re working with the standard Old Skool formula here. The shoe sits on a vulcanized sole and features that recognizable waffle tread pattern. The upper combines canvas and suede in the Anderson .Paak Ziti colorway, which leans into warm, food-inspired tones that tie back to the collaboration’s visual identity.
The Old Skool is built for casual wear and skate-friendly construction, with a padded collar and reinforced toe cap. The side stripe remains functional as well as stylistic. This isn’t a major technical innovation, but the Old Skool’s stayed relevant for nearly five decades because the proportions just work for most people’s feet and outfits.
Retails for $123, and you’ll find it under SKU VN0A4U3B2N9. These collaborations tend to sell through fairly quickly, so availability might vary depending on size and retailer. If you’re after something that reads more as cultural crossover than pure performance sneaker, this one’s worth checking while it’s in stock.