Vans Joins Fortnite Kicks Collection As New Collab Hints at Tony Hawk Crossover

It’s official: Fortnite’s fashion-forward Kicks collection is expanding again, and this time, it’s riding in with serious skatepark cred. Thanks to trusted Fortnite leakers like Shiina and Hypex, we now know that Vans is the next iconic sneaker brand getting a virtual makeover—and the shoes might be hitting the Item Shop as soon as today. Even more exciting? The leaks don’t stop there. Whispers of a Tony Hawk crossover are growing louder, and honestly, the timing couldn’t be more perfect.

Let’s break it all down: the shoes, the culture, and the potential future of Fortnite’s collab game.

What’s in the Vans Drop?

According to the leak, four classic Vans styles will be available in Fortnite’s Kicks collection:

• Classic Slip-On (Black & White Checkerboard) – Probably the most iconic Vans shoe, worn by everyone from skateboarders to punk rockers to indie kids since the ’80s.
• Authentic (Red Lace-Up) – A low-top canvas legend that screams summer skate vibes.
• Sk8-Hi (Navy Blue): A high-top skateboarding staple with chunky retro energy.
• Old Skool (Crystal Blue Gum Sole) – A slightly premium take on the Old Skool silhouette with that classic stripe and a cool-toned twist.

Each pair will reportedly go for 800 V-Bucks, which puts them on the more affordable end of Fortnite’s Kicks pricing—but that still hasn’t stopped fans from calling out the cost of virtual shoes since their launch.

Fortnite’s Kicks feature debuted at the end of 2024 with Air Jordans, and since then, it’s slowly expanded to include Nike variants, Adidas collabs, and even Crocs (yes, the Peely ones were a thing). Now, Vans joins the lineup, and it feels like a natural fit—especially when you consider what’s (potentially) coming next.

Why Vans Makes Sense in Fortnite

Vans isn’t just a shoe brand—it’s a full-on cultural icon. From the Dogtown era of SoCal skateboarding to Warped Tour mosh pits and even the digital world of games like Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater, Vans has always been part of youth counterculture. For Epic Games, which is basically building the metaverse out of brand collaborations, adding Vans feels less like a cash grab and more like another piece of the puzzle.

In fact, Fortnite’s Kicks aren’t just cosmetic. They’ve become a form of player expression, and much like choosing your outfit in the game, picking your sneakers helps define your vibe. Whether you’re dropping into Mega City or emoting mid-victory, a solid pair of Kicks has started to matter—and Vans has decades of street cred to back up its arrival.

The Tony Hawk Leak: Here’s What We Know

If you’re thinking, “Vans? Skateboarding? This feels like something bigger is brewing,” you’re not alone. According to new leaks making the rounds, Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 Remastered is rumored to be heading into Fortnite’s ever-growing multiverse. While Epic hasn’t confirmed anything yet, the possibility of a Tony Hawk crossover makes perfect sense.

We’ve already seen Fortnite pull off impressive crossovers with Star Wars, Fallout, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and more. Adding Tony Hawk—possibly with skateboards as new traversal or emote options—would tap into a whole new layer of nostalgia and player engagement.

Imagine this: rocking a Vans Slip-On skin while doing a 900 off a ramp in a new skate-themed POI. Fortnite has already played with skateboarding mechanics in creative mode; now might be the time to push that into the main game.

Vans and the Skate Legacy

Vans has been synonymous with skating for over 50 years. Founded in 1966, the brand became a core part of California’s skateboarding boom in the ’70s and ’80s. When Tony Alva and Stacy Peralta made Vans their go-to kicks, the shoes were suddenly more than just canvas and rubber—they were rebellion on your feet. Even in gaming, Vans was present in early Tony Hawk games, and seeing the brand now digitized into Fortnite feels like a natural return to that energy.

With a Tony Hawk crossover potentially on the way, Fortnite isn’t just borrowing skateboarding culture—it might be reintroducing it to a new generation of players, many of whom didn’t grow up with Pro Skater or VHS tapes of X Games.

Another Kickflip

The Fortnite x Vans collaboration isn’t just about new skins. It’s a cultural nod to decades of skateboarding, streetwear, and digital expression. And if the Tony Hawk rumors are true, we might be seeing the start of Fortnite’s next big cultural wave—one that blends the nostalgia of old-school skating with the high-speed chaos of Battle Royale.

So whether you’re in it for the Kicks, the collabs, or just hoping to ollie over someone with a shotgun, you might want to keep an eye on the Item Shop—and maybe start practicing your combos. This next drop might be one for the history books.