Tadayuki Kato Gives The Vans Old Skool The ‘Double Tongue’ Treatment

2018 is no stranger to questionable sneaker trends, but the double tongue fad 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 usual 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 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 latest here!

Images via Tadayuki Kato