I was so bummed when they switched the soles. The new ones are a lot easier to clean, but they don't have that nice shape like the OGs. I'm speaking especially for the OG authentics. The new ones aren't nearly as nice.
https://needsupply.com/mens/brands/vault-by-vans/italian-leather-old-skool-vlt-lx-shoe-in-cielo.html
There's also an extra 20% off sale stuff with "TAKE20".
I stopped by Bodega LA a few days ago and scooped these up. I was surprised they still had them when they're so hard to find.
Vans Vault Old Skool LX Beluga
I stay TTS on slip ons but I've only had the vault ones so I can't say the same for the pros or normal ones.
Vault models have better materials, a better shape (my opinion), a thicker rubber sole, a leather heel, usually no foxing stripe, a different graphic on the heel plate... They're worth...
Those authentics were $33 at SNS by mistake a few days ago.
But I think you may be out of luck getting a sale price on either of those since they haven't dropped in many US sites yet.