The shoe that has been in women’s closets for years is becoming a celebrity trend, with it girls around the world introducing them in their casual style. Over the past few months, celebrities such as Rihanna, Mary-Kate Olsen, Bella Hadid and Emily Ratajkowsi have all been spotted wearing sneakers from Vans, a long-running American skate brand. The most recent megastar sighting was Kim Kardashian, who wore Vans sneakers to the Saint football game on April 3. Kardashian, along with her daughters North and Chicago, sat down in a park in Calabasas to cheer on Saint and her teammates. The SKIMS founder completed her laid-back mommy look with a textured black trench coat, tight top and leggings.
Although she wore Yeezy often during her relationship with Kanye West, the recently divorced Kardashian seems to be exploring her (sneaker) options these days. (She went out in these Vans more than once in 2022 already. Plus, Kardashian has a baby blue style and the classic checkerboard pattern brief.)
Perhaps the star was charmed by the brand’s classic look. After all, Vans has been around for ages. First released in 1966 in California, Vans shoes were originally created by skateboarders. But, over the years, the shoes have permeated many subcultures and been worn by everyone from the average teenager to motocross enthusiasts, punk rockers and indie band stars. The now-iconic Old Skool silhouette debuted in 1977 and was the brand’s first shoe to incorporate the “jazz stripe,” which would become the shoe’s trademark. Today, it’s a surefire way to elevate a look to stylish new heights.
With so many collaborations and new sneakers being released every week, the shoe market has become saturated with fashionable but not so affordable styles. For a classic pair, these Vans will definitely suit you, and they retail for an affordable $65. Ahead, check out and shop different versions of Vans sneakers. You might want to hurry, because this particular celebrity sighting is bound to skyrocket Vans to a new stratum of fame.
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