With the new school year just around the corner, it is time to start thinking beyond the standard uniform checklist. From everyday shoes that can handle busy school days to backpacks, pencil pouches and easy layers for the changing weather, Vans got the right essentials.
For generations, Vans has been closely connected to youth culture, skateboardingand self-expression, making its archive of footwear and accessories a natural fit for the back-to-school season. This year their line-up bring together familiar classics and updated silhouettes, giving students plenty of options to build a wardrobe that works both inside and outside the classroom.
The Sneakers to Start the Term
Few Vans silhouettes are as recognisable as the Old Skool, and its enduring appeal makes if an easy choice for school days. Alongside the classic model. The Knu Skool Shoes offer a more exaggerated interpretation of Vans’ skate heritage, with a chunkier profile that taps into the continued popularity of Y2K-inspired footwear. For younger students, the Toddler Sk8 Shoes bring the Vans aesthetic to smaller sizes.
The line-up also includes the Checkerboard Classic Slip-On Shoes, one of Vans’ most recognisable designs. The Slip-On construction keeps things simple, while the checkerboard pattern remains one of the brand’s most iconic signatures.
For something more refined, the Premium Slip-On 98 Shoes offer a more elevated take on the classic slip-on silhouette. While the Authentic Shoes keep things stripped back with the low-profile design that has been part of Vans’ identity for decades.
Backpacks Built for the School Day
A good backpack needs to carry much more than books. From laptops and folders to the lunchboxes, gym kits and homework, it is the most important piece in any back-to-school rotation.
Vans featured its most recognisable graphics info a range of practical options, including the Old Skool Classic Backpack, Old Skool Checkerboard Backpack, Old Skool Check Backpack and Old Skool Trek Backpack.
This selection gives students the opportunityto choose between clean branding and the classic, recognisable Vans patterns. The Checkerboard option adds a strong graphic element, while the Old Skool-branded designs offer a more straightforward look.
The Old Skool Pencil Pouch is also available in both Blue and Black, providing an easy way to keep pens, pencils and other essentials organised inside a backpack.
Back to School in New Garments
The return to school also means preparing for unpredictable weather. For this occasion Vans has the perfect answer. The Stretch Logo Checkerboard Pullover Hoodie has Vans’ signature checkerboard motif and logo branding in one. For the warmer days, Vans had the Left Chest II Logo T-Shirt, which keeps the branding minimal with a small Vans logo.
Don’t Forget the Socks
Often overlooked, but socks can make as much difference to a school outfit as the shoes themselves. Vans’ Classic Crew Socks, available as a three pack are an essential in every wardrobe.
