Worksout is Dropping a Vans Premium Authentic Collab

We can’t emphasize enough just how far Vans has come. Sure, the brand has been in the footwear world since the late ‘60s and is a staple of many closets, but the SoCal label has ascended to new heights in the last few years. Collabs have played a major factor in this, and following a recent preview of the first Vansza drops and a new project with Mattias Gollin, Vans is heading to Korea to partner with Worksout on two Vans Authentic colorways.

Worksout x Vans Premium Authentic Workgu San Details

Previewed in an Instagram campaign, Worksout has crafted two colorways of the Vans Authentic under the banner of “Workgu San,” which roughly translates to “Thank you for your hard work” in English. One pair comes in white and another in navy blue. Both pairs feature the same graphic print across the canvas upper, which displays a cartoon dog alongside the brand’s “W” logo.

White rope laces run through white eyelets, while typical Vans marks are found on the tag attached to the lateral side of the midfoot and the heel spoiler. Underfoot sits a white vulcanized rubber midsole and a semi-translucent outsole featuring Worksout branding.

Worksout x Vans Premium Authentic Workgu San Release Info

The Worksout x Vans Premium Authentic Workgu San will be released September 17, 2026 through Worksout Aoyama in Japan. No word on whether or not the collab gets a wider global launch. Check below for photos of the collection, and download the Sole Retriever mobile app for updates on the latest happenings in the sneaker world.

Nicholas Vlahos

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