Vans Knu-Skool | Black Mint White | VN0009QC6BT1

The Old Skool, Amplified. In Mint.

The Vans Knu-Skool (VN0009QC6BT1) in Black/Mint/White is the most refreshing and most eye-catching colorway in the Knu-Skool lineup — a shoe that takes the silhouette’s already distinctive chunky proportions and adds a mint-green 3D Sidestripe that transforms the classic Black/White formula into something completely unexpected. The all-black suede upper provides the same clean, minimal canvas as the classic Black/White colorway, but the mint Sidestripe — raised and three-dimensional, catching light from every angle — delivers a pop of color that makes the shoe immediately recognizable and impossible to ignore. Mint laces, a white padded collar, white contrast stitching, and a white chunky midsole complete a colorway that balances the Knu-Skool’s bold silhouette with a fresh, summery color accent that works across seasons.

Product Highlights

• 🎨 Colorway: Black Suede Upper × Mint Green 3D Sidestripe × Mint Laces × White Padded Collar × White Contrast Stitching × White Chunky Midsole & Outsole — the freshest Knu-Skool colorway in the lineup
• ⬛ Black Suede Upper: Premium black suede upper — the Knu-Skool’s primary construction material, delivering a rich, textured surface that develops character with wear. The all-black suede creates a clean, dark canvas that makes the mint 3D Sidestripe pop with maximum color contrast and visual impact
• 🟦 Mint Green 3D Raised Sidestripe: The colorway’s defining detail — the classic Vans Jazz Stripe reimagined as a three-dimensional, raised leather appliqué in mint green/ice blue that stands proud of the upper’s surface. The 3D Sidestripe catches light and casts shadow differently at every angle, giving the shoe a sculptural quality that the flat Sidestripe of the standard Old Skool cannot replicate. Against the black suede base, the mint Sidestripe delivers a vivid, high-contrast color accent that is the shoe’s primary visual statement
• 🧵 White Contrast Stitching: White contrast stitching throughout the upper — adding visual texture and depth to the black suede surface while reinforcing the shoe’s three-color Black/Mint/White palette
• 📦 Knu-Skool Chunky White Midsole: The Knu-Skool’s signature oversized foam midsole in white — significantly thicker and more cushioned than the standard Old Skool, delivering a platform-like silhouette that elevates the shoe’s proportions and provides all-day comfort underfoot. The white midsole ties the colorway’s white collar and stitching to the shoe’s lower half, creating a clean white base that contrasts the black upper and frames the mint Sidestripe
• 💬 Plush White Padded Collar & Tongue: The Knu-Skool’s defining construction detail — a heavily padded collar and tongue in white that wraps the ankle and foot in cloud-like cushioning. The white collar provides the colorway’s secondary contrast detail against the black upper
• 🔙 Heel Pull Tab: Integrated heel pull tab — for quick, easy entry and exit
• 🔲 White Waffle Rubber Outsole: Vans’ signature waffle rubber outsole in white — providing the grip and durability that has defined Vans footwear since 1966
• 🤝 Unisex Sizing: Available in unisex sizing — the Knu-Skool’s generous fit accommodates both men and women
• 🏷️ Style Code: VN0009QC6BT1

Knu-Skool vs Old Skool

The Vans Knu-Skool and Old Skool share the same DNA — the same low-top silhouette, the same Sidestripe, the same waffle outsole — but the Knu-Skool amplifies every dimension for a more expressive, fashion-forward result. The Knu-Skool’s chunky white midsole adds significant height and visual weight; its plush padded collar and tongue add cloud-like comfort; and its 3D raised Sidestripe — in this colorway, a vivid mint green — transforms the shoe’s most iconic design detail into a sculptural color statement. If the Old Skool is the classic, the Knu-Skool is the remix.

Best For

All-day wear · Spring & summer styling · Streetwear & lifestyle · Vans enthusiasts who want the brand’s most fashion-forward silhouette in a fresh, colorful expression · Unisex wearers who want a chunky sneaker with a pop of mint color

Sizing Guide

Available in US sizes 4.5 – 11 (including half sizes). Unisex sizing — women typically size down 1.5 sizes from their standard women’s size. Contact us for sizing assistance.