Vans’ Slip-On silhouette that first made waves back in the late 70s, quickly becoming one of its most sought after models. And for ample reason, its streamlined, laceless design and no fuss, no frill mentality was just what the skateboarding scene had been looking for.

Now, the Slip On is a steady silhouette for just about anyone. Especially when they embellish its canvas with even the smallest of touches. In this case, it’s been toughened up with some ink.

The almost tattoo like rose design, that you’d typically see wrapped around one's bicep, is instead tracing the Slip On’s edge in a contrasting black embroidery. It’s these subtle details that keep the Slip On feeling fresh, decade after decade. The rose motif adds a dose of attitude without overpowering the shoe’s signature simplicity.

Ultimately, that is the magic of the Vans Slip On. Besides the fact it forgoes laces, it’s a timeless base that’s always open to reinvention, skater or not. 

Available now on Vans’ website for $60, think of it as a prelude to getting permanently marked. Without the sting. 

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