Despite the somewhat obvious “Off The Wall” slogan, Vans are arguably some of the most popular skate shoes worn by non-skaters. But for those who ride, this brand is legendary.

Today is a banner day for such deal hunters because Vans is selling Old Skool Checkerboard Shoes for only $55, and there are plenty of sizes available. The list price of the shoes is $75, so ...

Vans Classic Slip-On Checkerboard Shoes, $27 (Was $60) at Vans Shop It! Vans says, "Since its debut in 1979, the Slip-On has embodied Southern California’s casual, creative spirit.

The same year that took away Elvis also gave us the most famous skate shoe—the Old Skool by Vans, though the style didn’t reach its popularity peak in the ‘90s.

Vans, a brand rooted in SoCal skate culture that has become a global phenomenon, is hugely popular among teens right now. We visited the store and were able to see why.

Etnies, Vans, and DC skate shoes were all staples of skate culture in the 2000s, and are seeing a resurgence with rise of nostalgic Y2K trends. Shop skateboard sneakers ahead.

The sturdy construction of the shoes ensures they can survive the rough and demanding nature of skateboarding. Customer reviews often highlight the durability of Vans skate shoes and how well they ...

Safa Taghizadeh, men’s designer at Steven Alan, which has also produced exclusive sneakers with Vans, agrees with Suzuki. He says Steven Alan used the Sk8-Hi and Style 36 because it was nostalgic.

So when everyone starts wearing metallic ’90s running shoes or Sambas (like Vans but different), Vans is going to take a hit. That’s exactly what happened.

The pre-Vans-brand pair on the left was created by PaulVan Doren in 1964 for Duke Kahanamoku. The 2016 Vans 50th anniversary employee-only shoe (right) harkens back to the OG kicks.

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