Vans Classic Slip-on “Checkerboard” Dubbed the unofficial sneaker of southern California, these sneakers are a mainstay in everyday wear and the skateboarding world.

Ever since Sean Penn immortalized a pair in Fast Times at Ridgemont High, the Vans slip-on has been the definitive summer sneaker. Introduced in 1977, they're timelessly cool; sturdy enough for ...

This retro athletic sneaker is based on Vans' short-lived attempt to jump on the emerging running shoe trend in the 1970s.