Piet Parra has collaborated with Vans on a new version of the Old Skool 36 sneaker, featuring a pink suede upper as an exclusive for London's Slam City Skates. This release marks the shop's status as a new official By Parra retailer. The shoe became available online in limited quantities, with an in-store drop scheduled for March 11th.
Piet Parra continues his artistic collaborations with Vans through the Old Skool 36 silhouette. This particular edition, described as a "Pink Suede" version, follows a wider OTW release and introduces a more restrained color palette with Parra's signature wavy style.
The drop arrived with minimal advance notice, emphasizing its low-key rollout. Slam City Skates in London, which recently became an official By Parra retailer, received this exclusive third variation of the sneaker. The design prioritizes simplicity: the upper is fully constructed from pink suede, contrasted by a black vulcanized sole. Subtle red accents appear on the collar and branding details, while co-branded elements on the tongue maintain the collaboration's identity without dominating the aesthetic.
According to Slam City Skates, the shoe launched online first in limited quantities. An in-store release is set for March 11th. At the time of the article's publication on February 26, 2026, only a small number of sizes remained available, underscoring the release's exclusivity.
This collaboration highlights Parra's ongoing fusion of art and footwear, with the Slam City Skates edition standing out as one of the more limited Parra x Vans drops in recent years.
