Vans
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The Vans Shoe Style
Vans are more than just skateboarding shoes. They have been skateboarding shoes since 1966, but they've branched out to much, much more. They make snow shoes, surf shoes and even shoes that are great for riding dirt bikes.
Vans are available for men, women, boys, girls, toddlers and even infants. This line even offers apparel for adults, as well as accessories like belts, handbags and backpacks. The Vans line is truly ready to outfit you in their gear to give you a pulled-together, skater/punk look. The company seems to cater mostly to teens and can be found at stores like Hot Topic, also popular among pre-teens and teens.
Vans are skater, punk, a bit goth and fun. They're trendy and comfortable, and best of all, you can make a statement without scaring your grandmother. Bright colors and edgy patterns make these shoes special enough for you to love. Since they're not as permanent as, say, pink and blue hair, your elders will love you for choosing them instead.
A Few Favorites
Here's a Slip-On for your baby from Zappos The black, purple and pink scheme will be great for your little girl--and they won't show dirt as terribly as white shoes!
These Bright Green Kids Slip-Ons will be great for your little boy. They're bright, fun and easy to put on and take off. They also got exceptional customer reviews on looks, comfort and overall.
Women, are you looking for something understated enough to wear with all your casual clothes, but funky enough to stand out? Try the Vans Marianna in khaki with rose-colored details.
And men, are you interested in looking for something a little more interesting than your plain white sneakers, but afraid Vans will give too much color to your feet? Check out the Duster style in black with gray and white accents.
Where to Buy
Custom Made For Your Style
The Vans homepage offers you the option to make your own Custom Old Skool pair, or choose a Custom Slip-On.
The Old Skool
Choose the tongue color first, from a palette of colors and patterns. Then choose whether you're a man, girl or boy in a menu. Pick your shoe size and you're on your way to creating your dream shoe. Next, you're taken to an empty canvas shoe. You choose the colors for the laces, toecap, heel counter, quarter, foxing, foxing stripe, tongue, tongue binding, collar lining, and eyerow. These shoes are truly your creation; no part of the shoe (except the bottom of the sole) is a color that you didn't handpick from a palette.
The Slip-On
The Slip-On works similarly to the Old Skool shoe. There are a few less choices because of its simpler style, but you still have complete control of your creation. Choose the colors of your collar lining, elastic gore, vamp binding, vamp, foxing stripe, foxing, quarter and heel counter.
For someone looking for the most unique pair of shoes, this is one type you should consider. High school especially is a place for bright colors and being original. These Vans have both.
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