Vansza is SZA's first collection as Artistic Director at Vans, unveiled at New York Fashion Week in September 2026.

When does Vansza Drop 1 release?

Drop 1 releases on October 22, 2026, including the Knu Skool Mule and the Authentic Kickdown.

How much does the Vansza Knu Skool Mule cost?

In the US it's priced at $64. A European retail price hasn't been confirmed yet; we'll update this once it is.

Where can I buy Vansza?

Drop 1 releases through Vans itself. In the meantime, check out the wider Vans lineup through our partner link.

What's in Vansza Drop 2?

At the NYFW presentation, Vans already showed a camo Knu Skool and a new hiking shoe with a Tabi-toe. Drop 2 is planned for spring 2027; a release date and price haven't been announced yet.

Vansza: SZA's First Vans Collection (Drop 1, Oct 22)

SZA has been Artistic Director at Vans since last year, and this week she unveiled her first collection: Vansza. Vansza's Drop 1 lands on October 22, led by a reworked Knu Skool and Authentic.

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The Knu Skool Mule (VN00119WBA2) loses its heel and becomes a slip-on, while the front keeps the silhouette's familiar, exaggerated proportions. The Authentic Kickdown (VN00115AWHT) gets distressed canvas and custom artwork by artist Sage Adams, plus a collapsible heel for easy on-off. Both pairs are priced at $64 in the US, according to Vans; a European price hasn't been confirmed yet.

Beyond footwear, Drop 1 also brings workwear apparel: a denim jacket, a pant with an exaggerated amount of pockets, an oversized short, and a trompe l'oeil fleece set, all built around comfort and utility. Vans says the whole collection is built around how SZA actually wears her own clothes and shoes, which explains the mix of distressed canvas, denim and fleece.

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Familiar shape, new details

We think this is an exciting collaboration with experimental design choices that still stays true to Vans' signature! What do you think? Let us know on Instagram.

Part 2: the Tabi hiking shoe and camo Knu Skool

What Vans also showed at the NYFW presentation actually belongs to a second chapter of Vansza: Drop 2, planned for spring 2027. On show were a camo version of the Knu Skool and, more strikingly, a brand new hiking shoe with a split Tabi-toe construction, in multiple colorways.

That Tabi design has roots in centuries-old Japanese footwear and has shown up more and more in sneakers over the last few years. The shoe sits noticeably low to the ground, with thin, chunky-lugged outsoles that echo minimalist barefoot footwear. A release date, price, and official model name for this second drop haven't been announced yet.

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