SZA’s first full collection as Vans’ Artistic Director has a date. Foot Locker’s launch calendar lists both pairs from the first “VANSZA” drop, the LX Authentic (VN00115AWHT) and the Knu Skool Mule (VN00119WBA2), for Thursday, October 22, at 10:00 ET, at $100 each.
The two pairs
The Authentic is the louder one. A white canvas upper is covered in hand-drawn fish, with frayed raw edges at the collar, chunky cream laces through oversized eyelets, and a red stripe on a deliberately scuffed sidewall. The heel is built to fold down, a nod to SZA’s habit of stepping on the backs of her shoes, so it doubles as a slip-on.
The Knu Skool Mule goes the other way: classic black suede, the Knu Skool’s puffed tongue and an oversized white 3D Sidestripe, and no heel at all. The back is cut away into a mule, with the red Vans flag kept on the back of the sole and VANSZA branding on the side tag and insole.
Vans has been working towards this since naming SZA Artistic Director in 2025. A second drop is reported for April 8, 2027, with a split-toe LX Tabi Hiker and a camo Knu Skool.
Release date and price
- Date: Thursday, October 22, 2026, 10:00 ET
- LX Authentic: $100, VN00115AWHT, Foot Locker listing
- Knu Skool Mule: $100, VN00119WBA2, Foot Locker listing
- Also at: Vans.com and Vans stores, per launch coverage
- UK: no UK date or £ price confirmed yet
Will it be hard to get?
SZA has a fanbase well beyond sneakers, which is the wildcard here, but this is a Vans and select-retailer launch at $100, not a draw. Our hype score of 33 reflects a wide release with real crossover demand: expect early sell-through in popular sizes rather than an instant wipe-out.
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Both pairs go live at 10:00 ET on the 22nd, and Vans hasn’t said whether either will be restocked, so the first morning is the one that counts.
