I've loved Vans since I was a little kid. I was a big fan of the slip-ons. I had just about every color. Vans are a timeless shoe. They'll never go out of style. If you're a skater, that's a plus because they are great for skateboarding. I'm personally not a skater but I wear them for comfort and style. I've noticed this year that Vans have been even more popular, well in Boston at least. It's likely that you've seen people wearing these three styles.
Vans Checkerboard Slip-On $50 - Vans.com
These are all classic styles of Vans that are quite versatile and I can say that for pretty much any other style except if you get a colorful or patterned pair of course.
Now here's why Vans is a great shoe company.
Vans look great on everybody!
There's a style out there for everyone! For instance, if you don't like the weight of the Sk8-Hi, you can get slim classics which are a bit lighter on your feet. There's a pair of all weather vans as well which are great for snow and rain. (They didn't forget about us on the east coast). You can customize your very own pair on the vans website. People get very creative with them and they always come out great! Not to mention, they even have kids sizes! Although I'm just focusing on shoes, they have backpacks, apparel, and other accessories as well. Plus, you get a nice sticker with each pair. Who doesn't want a sticker?!
They give back to the community.
Vans has partnered with the Askate Foundation which provides skate therapy to autistic children and overall raises awareness of autism. If you buy a $2.99 reusable bag, a portion of it goes to fund the skate programs!
Vans Warped Tour!
The employees are amazing!
Of the many times I've visited a Vans store, I've never had a bad experience! The employees are always there to help you find the right shoe. They are very nice people and represent the brand well. They truly know their stuff. Ask them about any of their products and they definitely know the answer.
You don't just have to go a Vans store to get authentic Vans.
There are other retailers that sell authentic Vans. Journeys, Zumiez, and Urban Outfitters are a few examples of other retailers who sell Vans. This is great because not everyone lives close to an official Vans store. I'm lucky to live about two miles from one but the next one isn't for another seven miles and it just gets further from there. I think there's only three Vans store locations in Massachusetts so it's great that we have other retailers that sell their products.
Anyways, I hope I convinced you to give Vans a chance if you don't own a pair already!
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