Few patterns are as British as argyle. Think golf courses, grandad's cardigan and, if you grew up anywhere near a football ground in the '80s, a lot of very well-dressed lads on the terraces. And the brand most of them had to thank for it? Pringle of Scotland.
Now that same argyle is heading to the skatepark. Pringle has teamed up with Vans on a winter collection that wraps three of the brand's most famous silhouettes, the Authentic 44, the Classic Slip-On 98 and the Sk8-Hi Reissue 38, in its signature diamonds. Vans sums it up in four words: "Scottish Craft. Skateboard Spirit."
There's knitwear too, obviously. Here's everything we know about the Vans x Pringle of Scotland collection, including when you can get your hands on a pair.
A Closer Look at the Vans x Pringle of Scotland Collection…
Four pairs make up the footwear side of things, split across two colour stories. One goes for a black and white argyle base with tan and cream details. The other swaps in navy and cream, then throws maroon, olive green and grey into the mix. Both are finished in Marshmallow White, which keeps things nice and soft rather than shouty.
Vans calls the shoes Premium versions of its classics, and says the whole collection was designed with winter adventures in mind. The shapes themselves stay exactly as you know them. The pattern does all the talking.
Authentic 44 'Black/Marshmallow White' (VN000EK4BPR)
The low-key option. Black and white argyle runs across the base of the upper, while tan and cream details sit up top. Pair it with a navy knit and you're halfway to a very smart Sunday league manager. In a good way.
Classic Slip-On 98 'Black/Marshmallow White' (VN000EEZBPR)
Same palette, no laces. The Slip-On is basically a blank canvas, which makes it the purest way to show off the pattern. Black elastic goring keeps it clean on the sides.
Classic Slip-On 98 'Navy/Marshmallow White' (VN000E96FRP)
If you want a bit more colour, this is your one. Navy and cream argyle forms the base, with maroon, olive and grey picking out the details. It's the pair that looks most like it's been lifted straight off a vintage Pringle jumper.
Sk8-Hi Reissue 38 'Navy/Marshmallow White' (VN00114QFRP)
The Sk8-Hi gives the argyle the most room to breathe. Navy and cream diamonds climb all the way up the high-top, with the same maroon, olive and grey accents as the navy Slip-On. Probably the best match for a proper British winter, too.
Of Course There's Knitwear
You can't do a Pringle collab without a jumper or two. Alongside the footwear, Vans lists sweaters, vests, knitwear sets, track sets, tote bags, beanies and socks as part of the drop.
The crew-neck jumper is where the two brands really meet in the middle. Retailer listings describe a mix of the Vans checkerboard and Pringle's diamonds, with ribbed collar, cuffs and hem and an embroidered logo on the chest. It's a wool blend rather than pure cashmere, for the record.
Our favourite detail is hiding on the beanie. Black and taupe argyle sits on a cream base, the checkerboard is tucked away on the inside, and the embroidered logo shows the Pringle lion riding a skateboard. Yes, really.
The mid-calf socks bring checkerboard and argyle together on the leg, with a reinforced heel and toe. Over in Europe, retailers are listing the jumper at €100, the beanie at €50 and the socks at €25. UK pricing for the apparel hasn't been confirmed yet.
Who Are Pringle of Scotland?
Pringle of Scotland is one of the oldest fashion companies still going anywhere in the world. Robert Pringle founded the business in the Scottish Borders back in 1815, and it started out making hosiery and underwear. Not quite as glamorous as it sounds now.
Cashmere came along in 1870, but the real turning point arrived in 1934. That's when Pringle hired Otto Weisz as the first full-time designer in the knitwear industry. Under his direction, the brand gave the world the twinset and the argyle designs it's still known for today. Film stars like Jean Simmons, Grace Kelly and Brigitte Bardot helped make them famous, and Pringle once held a royal warrant as a maker of knitted garments.
Then things got sporty. In the '80s and '90s Pringle sponsored golfers Nick Faldo and Colin Montgomerie, so argyle was everywhere on the fairways. At the same time, it became a household name on Britain's football terraces, where casuals turned a Pringle jumper into part of the uniform. That link with casual culture has never really gone away.
These days the company is owned by Hong Kong's S.C. Fang & Sons, which bought it in 2000. Its headquarters are still in Hawick, and you'll find flagship stores on Mount Street in London and George Street in Edinburgh.
Three Classics, Three Old Style Numbers
Those numbers in the shoe names aren't random, by the way. They're the original Vans style numbers. The Authentic was the very first Vans shoe, launched as the #44 back in 1966. The Slip-On (#98) followed in 1977, and the Sk8-Hi (#38) arrived a year later as the brand's first high-top.
Scottish fabrics aren't new territory for Vans either. The brand has given the Slip-On a Harris Tweed makeover in the past, and its Premium Classics line has been dressing up the OGs for a while now. The Pringle collection feels like a natural next step.
When Is the Drop Date?
The Vans x Pringle of Scotland collection lands on 10 November 2026 on the Vans website and in selected Vans stores.
In the UK, the Authentic 44 and both Slip-Ons, in Black and Navy, are priced at £90 at Vans. The Sk8-Hi costs £95. Offspring is also stocking the Authentic 44 and the Sk8-Hi.
We'll update this article as soon as more UK stockists go live. Until then, it might be time to dig out the old golf jumper.
IMAGE CREDITS: VANS / PRINGLE OF SCOTLAND / URBAN STAR ROMA
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