and , meaning it’s only a matter of time before they’re everywhere. Want to get ahead of the curve? Invest in these unisex, now—they’re .Vans have always been popular, but they’ve faded into the background in recent years, replaced by sportier picks like those inescapable Sambas, sleek Onitsuka Tigers, and .
Now the tide is turning back to the breezier, more easygoing Vans. We should have seen this coming: They’ve been hiding in plain sight ever since and wore laced kicks from the brand.Vans Classic Slip-On Checkerboard ShoesNordstromAmazonVansZapposThe timing makes sense: We’re entering a mass , with indie sleaze, emo, and twee on the collective mood board for spring and summer.
Although Vans first introduced the silhouette in 1979 and cemented its place in pop culture three years later, the Classic Slip-On’s most recent heyday started in the late aughts.
Whether you were into scene music, fell hard for the swag era, or pretended to know how to skate, you probably had a checkered pair on standby. (We definitely did.)These days the SoCal staples are easy to style with pieces that feel . (No more black-and-white studded belts and emo , folks.) Take a cue from Stewart McGraw, the woman behind the recent avalanche of Vans-related TikToks, and pair your Vans with quiet-luxury staples: striped button-downs, pleated trousers, and .
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