Vans - Vans Era

Cult classic in the casual and skate footwear market.


Since its inception in the mid-70s, Vans Era has grown from a skateboarding favorite to a cultural icon, admired for its authentic style and innovative design elements. Vans Era has left an indelible mark on skateboarding, music, and street style, influencing DIY culture and urban fashion trends. Vans Era continues to inspire trends in street style and skateboarding, blending vintage charm with modern updates. Influenced by early skate culture and DIY customization trends.

First seen: 1975

Design features

  • Low-top profile
  • Padded collar
  • Waffle outsole
  • Canvas upper
  • Checkerboard patterns

Celebrity collaborations

  • Fear of God
  • WTAPS
  • Supreme
  • MoMa
  • Union
  • Harry Potter

Available colors

  • Green
  • White
  • Black
  • Red
  • Blue
  • Orange
  • Cream
  • Yellow
  • Grey
  • Pink

Notable models

  • Vans Era Neighborhood Green
  • Vans Era 95 DX Fear of God
  • Vans Era MoMa
  • Vans Era Supreme Jean Paul Gaultier