If the phrase “classic” or “old school” were to come to your mind in relation to a pair of shoes, you might think of the Checkered Vans, or at least the very popular Vans Shoe Brand.
This thought doesn’t come to your head for no reason at all as these shoes became instantly popular when they were released in 1977 and have continued to be a huge fashion statement since then. Contrary to some beliefs, you don’t need to be balancing atop a skateboard, BMX bike riding or doing anything crazy to rock these sneakers either. These shoes are definitely something outside of the basic tennis shoes you see today due to the fun, checkered pattern and slip on style. Not only is this style fun and different but it is also super easy to literally “slip on” when you are in a hurry and on the go and will provide a comfortable all day wear. Although the checkered pattern may come across as difficult to match with outfits, they actually will go with almost anything and are such a great way to add a little fun to your outfits.
Below are some examples of ways that I style my checkered vans:
In this photo I am wearing my checkered vans with a big comfy sweatshirt and leggings. This is probably the most common way I wear them because they’re so easy to just throw on in the mornings with all my comfy outfits and the best part is they even make it look like I put a little effort into my outfit!! They can make a simple, boring, lazy day outfit look a little more fun.
This second photo is another way I like to pair my vans that I think not everyone knows about, or maybe not everyone is bold enough for. I think many people would not have the first thought of pairing a patterned shoe with a patterned shirt because of the fear of the patterns clashing but this look works surprisingly well with the checkered vans.
Obviously I could think of endless outfits to pair these shoes with, but the last one I am showing today is a bit more dressy compared to the first two. When heading to dinner with my family or friends, I will wear an outfit like this one: a sweater, jeans and my checkered vans. The sweater is a simple, solid color and so the vans are a perfect statement piece to the outfit.
From reading this, I think it’s clear that I get a lot of use out of my checkered vans. These shoes are available for purchase at tons of stores and are very affordable as well. Below is a link to Checkered slip-on Vans on the Vans website. I think you should definitely click that link and get yourself a pair 😉
https://www.vans.com/shop/checkerboard-slip-on-black-off-white-check
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