Vans - Vans Slip-On
An enduring leader and culturally influential icon in skate and street fashion.
Since its debut in 1977 as a modern reinterpretation of boat shoes, the Vans Slip-On has grown into a cultural icon blending skate heritage with artistic innovation. A fusion of skate culture, music, and pop art that has influenced both underground and mainstream fashion. Vans Slip-On remains a staple in street culture, celebrated for its innovative designs and high-profile collaborations. Inspired by skateboarding heritage and diverse cultural art, from comic strips to cinema.
First seen: 1977
Design features
- Canvas upper
- Elastic side panels
- Vulcanized rubber outsole
- Waffle tread pattern
- Padded collar
- Signature Off-the-Wall logo
Celebrity collaborations
- Fear of God
- Metallica
- Jim Goldberg
- Opening Ceremony
- Kith
- Supreme
- Disney
- Takashi Murakami
Available colors
- Black
- White
- Red
- Blue
- Grey
- Purple
- Tan
- Multi
- Neon Pink
- Yellow
Notable models
- Checkerboard
- Desert Embellish
- Kith x Mastermind
- Peanuts the Gang
- Fear of God Red
- TV Static
- Opening Ceremony Qi Pao II
- Star Wars
- Mickey & Minnie
