Vans: The Lil Slip-On that Could

Vans easily illustrate the tipping point. The simple slip-on went from a casual, kind of kick to a pop culture icon. There is no denying it’s place in sole history. To celebrate it’s 40-year-plus journey, there is a book Vans: Off the Wall: Stories of Sole from Vans Originals by Doug Palladini out next week. A funky hardback in the classic checkerboard print, it’s a collection of photography and stories detailing the history of not just a shoe, but a culture. Whether you’re a skater kid or a hip-hopper, even if you don’t rock em, you gotta respect Vans.