2018 is no stranger to doubtful sneaker trends, but the double tongue trend has got to be the weirdest one yet. previously gracing the John Elliott x Nike Air force 1 Low, the Vans Old Skool has now been given a similar makeover, and it’s actually pretty cool.
Made in collaboration with SSZ director Tadayuki Kato, the peculiar crep is painted in an off white and black palette, and features a subtly stitched outline of the normal Jazz stripe and clear waffle sole with an inside-out double tongue acting as the shoe’s focal point.
Laced either under or over, the extra addition can be worn boldly as a protective shroud to the lace unit or toned down to fit a a lot more contemporary style. set to be a Japanese exclusive, the SSZ x Vans Old Skool will be hitting BEAMS this weekend on November 17th. In other Japan-exclusive sneaker news, here’s your first look at the atmos x adidas Originals NMD R1!
If you’re thinking of copping some brand new Vans heat, be sure to check out the current here!
Images via Tadayuki Kato