For a shoe that speaks to personal expression, try the Vans Off the Blank collection. Itβs a special collab between Vans and Foot Locker that focuses on creating footwear for different identities. Every person β especially your grade school kid, preschooler, or toddler β has a unique view on life, and kidsβ Vans Off the ____ , as itβs sometimes known, celebrates that. When they slip them on, they can feel like their true self.
A Revamp of Old Classics
SoΒ what makes theΒ VansΒ Off the Blank collection so unique? Itβs a revamp of four classicΒ kidsβ Vans sneakers: the Old Skool, Classic Slip-On, Era, and SK8-Hi. These styles have been modernizedΒ for a younger generation looking to express themselves. Now, your kid can express their voice with ease.
All ofΒ the shoes in the collection feature a mix of suede, canvas, or mixed leather uppers. While these generally come in white or checkerboard patterns, the rest of the shoe kicks it up a notch. Your kid can pick from vibrant hues or more checkerboards for a look thatβs all their own, whether theyβre having a dance party with friends, walking through the halls of school, or taking their first ride on aΒ skateboard.
To Skate or Not to SkateΒ
Yes, Vans shoes started as skate shoes.Β But not only skaters can enjoy the timeless style.Β Today, kidsβ VansΒ Off theΒ ___β―stand as an enduring symbol of streetwear and personal expression. For example, take the Vans Sk8-Hi. Itβs a high-top shoe with reinforced toecaps to protect your kid from scuffs on skateboards (or toe smashes when running down the hall). Plus, the padded ankle collar adds a little extra comfort for tiny feet still finding their footing.
If a high top isnβt their preferred style, they might like a lower shoe like the Vans Old Skool. It comes with more midsole cushioning for all-day comfort. Thereβs also a rubber outsole to help them maintain traction in slippery situations. All in all, itβs a great shoe for pairing with jeans or a set of tapered joggers.
Of course, if you canβt find what youβre looking for in the VansΒ Off the Blank collection, donβt forget to shop for other Vans shoes.Β Kidsβ Vans color block shoesΒ offer good options for the kid who wants something less flashy, whileΒ kidsβ Vans plaid shoesΒ up the game with a mix ofΒ colorful prints.
