COSTS’ Vans The Dragon Boat Collection Releases August 2026

Chinese retailer COSTS has made a name for itself outside its home country, primarily through sneaker collaborations. We’ve seen COSTS launch multiple projects in recent years, from partnerships with Asics and Salomon to Saucony and Vans. The latter of these footwear brands is once again teaming up with COSTS, as the retailer just announced release info for The Dragon Boat collection.

COSTS x Vans The Dragon Boat Collection Details

The two-pack of Vans included in COSTS’ Dragon Boat collection includes an Authentic and Classic Slip-On, both featuring woven finishes on the toebox. The woven pattern is the same across the Authentic and Slip-On, featuring yellow textile that runs through the criss-cross of green and blue textile. A purple, almost blue hue is used for the canvas portions of both sneakers, while COSTS branding is found on the heel.

Inside, another hit of COSTS branding rests next to a classic Vans logo, while the traditional Vans tag is attached near the lateral toe. While the Slip-On, of course, features no laces, the Authentics adds a two-tone purple and white set of laces that run through white plastic eyelets. Finishing both sneakers is a white vulcanized rubber midsole.

COSTS x Vans The Dragon Boat Collection Release Info

The COSTS x Vans The Dragon Boat collection, featuring the Vans Authentic and Vans Classic Slip-On, will be released August 29, 2026 through COSTS and select retailers online and in-store. As of now, retail pricing has not been shared. Find photos of both sneakers below, and download the Sole Retriever mobile app for updates on the latest happenings in the sneaker world.

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