Hi Guys, Just wanna know some pointers on whats the difference between Vans Old Skool model and Vans Old Skool Pro Model. Been an avid lover of Vans Shoe since highschool. The only model I have bought until now is a Vans Old Skool Pro model, been interested on getting a Old Skool one, Is there a great difference between two? like the insoles and quality wise?

Thanks in Advance for the Pointers!

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    11 months ago

    You probably already got the gist of it, but Pro’s (now called Skate) are a little better built in terms of material and stitching in certain areas. And as others mentioned, they have much more comfortable insoles compared to the flatter profile of the OG Old Skools. The Skate versions are also a little more limited in terms of color. So if you find a pair that you like, you can essentially get the same thing by buying some aftermarket insoles and putting them into a regular pair. I will say however, as someone who avidly wears Old Skools to skate, casual wear, and even work, the Skates have held up a little more over time compared to the OGs. Hope this helps!

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    11 months ago

    Thanks for the input guys! I may try what u/Van-Beetle89 do in his case buying another insole just to add more comfort. And I’ll take note what u/lskesm shared, specially about the fabric.

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    11 months ago

    They fit the same , the pro’s ( old skool skate ) have the pop Cush or ultra Cush insole I can’t remember which one . It’s removable and the original old skools have a non removable non cushion insole

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    11 months ago

    They don’t actually make the pros anymore, they call them skate old schools now. Skate old schools fit a bit tighter, have removable insoles and duracap around the toe and “kickflip area”.

    Regular oldschools have slightly thinner fabric, glued in flat insole with no arch support and are generally a more of an everyday shoe than a skate shoe.

    If it’s to just wear them daily get a pair of classics or try the Anaheim ones instead.