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