BAPE x Vans Knu Skool “Green” Releases July

The BAPE x Vans Knu Skool “Green” brings one of streetwear’s most recognizable patterns to one of Vans’ boldest skate-inspired silhouettes. Releasing as part of a small BAPE x Vans Knu Skool pack, this colorway leans heavily into the classic BAPE look with green camo panels, black overlays and a large white side stripe.

While the matching “Black” pair offers a slightly more neutral version of the collaboration, the “Green” colorway feels like the more traditional BAPE option. The mix of camo canvas, chunky white tooling and oversized branding gives the sneaker a loud but familiar streetwear feel.

A Classic BAPE Look on the Knu Skool

The upper combines green camouflage panels with black suede sections across the toe, eyestay and heel. White contrast stitching adds a classic Vans touch, while the oversized white side stripe gives the shoe the exaggerated Knu Skool identity.

Other details include BAPE branding on the insole, a Vans Off The Wall tongue label, a white midsole with BAPE text branding and a translucent outsole with a checkerboard-style traction graphic underneath. The shoe keeps the same chunky proportions that have made the Knu Skool one of Vans’ more relevant lifestyle models in recent years.

Part of a Two-Pair BAPE x Vans Pack

The “Green” pair releases alongside the BAPE x Vans Knu Skool “Black” on July 15, 2026. Both sneakers share the same retail price and overall construction, but each colorway has a different feel. The green version is more direct with its BAPE camo identity, while the black pair mixes darker camo panels with pink and purple accents.

For fans of BAPE, this is probably the stronger pair from a branding perspective. It looks more instantly connected to the brand’s archive and should stand out more in release coverage, especially because the camo panels are easier to read at first glance.

Release Info

The BAPE x Vans Knu Skool “Green” is expected to release on July 15, 2026 for 150€ / 135£ / $150. The style code is VN000Z39W09. Expect the pair to launch through Vans, BAPE and select retailers, with more store links and raffle details likely to follow closer to release.

Demand should be solid, especially from BAPE collectors and Vans fans, but this is not the type of release that needs to be treated like a major Nike or Jordan drop. Still, collaborations with BAPE can move quickly depending on stock numbers, so checking early is the safest move.