With Vans, we look at the Premium and Reissue models because small changes matter on familiar shoes. A black Slip-On can disappear into a wardrobe and still sharpen the line of a trouser. A Reissue Authentic has the ease of a canvas shoe, but the details make it feel more considered than a basic sneaker.
That is why Vans belongs in our footwear selection without needing to become nostalgic. The skate origin is there, but the usefulness is broader: denim, shorts, relaxed trousers, summer clothing, quick days in the city. We choose the versions that keep the directness of Vans while giving the shoe enough finish to sit comfortably with the rest of the store.