Classic Slip on Checkerboard Canvas Sneaker

Story

The iconic checkered slip-on sneaker, upgraded for modern ride and fit

The Vans Classic Slip-On Checkerboard Sneakers are undoubtedly one of the most instantly recognizable shoes in the world. They first kicked off in SoCal skateparks and BMX dirt tracks in the ‘70s, then later made it big with a little help from Sean Penn’s Spicoli in Fast Times at Ridgemont High. Vans stays true to the original with that iconic checkered pattern and slip-on silhouette. With upgraded padded collars and the signature rubber waffle outsole, these shoes are easy to throw on, hard to take off, and come with one helluva backstory.

Features

• The checkered slip-on sneaker that’s been setting trends since 1979
• The same comfort and accessibility as Vans’ iconic No. 98 sneaker
• Wrapped in sturdy canvas uppers with the legendary checkerboard design
• Upgraded with padded collars for superior ankle support
• Throwback details like elastic side accents and high-gloss foxing tape
• Canvas uppers are lightweight, low-maintenance, and built to take a beating
• Vans’ signature rubber waffle outsoles for unmatched grip and sure-footedness

Materials

• Uppers: Canvas
• Outsole: Rubber
• Made in China

Sizing

• The Classic Slip-On Checkerboard Canvas Sneaker has a regular fit that’s true to size, take your normal size in sneakers

About Vans

Vans got its start in 1966 in a small Anaheim, CA, factory attached to its first retail store. In that one-stop shop they dreamed up new models, figured out how to build them, and chatted with regulars about where to go next. If you’ve ever sworn by a pair of Vans, you know how the story went from there. From their origins as the first true skate shoe for 1960s pool-trespassing skaters to Spicoli donning checkered Vans in Fast Times at Ridgemont High, they’ve grown into a staple—a quintessential canvas, vulcanized sneaker. To give you the full picture, we stocked our shop with a mix of their newest technical, outdoor footwear, and classics based on those originals they made out of Anaheim in the ‘60s and early ‘70s.