❯ The Vans logo is placed in three key places: side, heel and insole. Imitations usually forget to put the heel number or write it incorrectly. ❯ In the Vans logo, the letters are always capitalized. Also, the V looks like a square root sign that covers the rest.

Check the bottom pattern on the sole. Real Vans have an interlocking patterns of two different shapes: rhomboids and diamonds. There should be a three letter country code printed in one of the rhomboids. The three letter country code should correspond to a code on the sticker on the inside of the box.

Van Doren Rubber specialized in making canvas deck shoes with grippy rubber soles. The name Vans was coined when people would say “Let's head over to Van's and grab shoes”, Vans took the nickname and ran with it. We're glad they did.

If you tend to keep it classic, wear your Vans with a classic collared shirt or buttoned down oxford and skinny jeans. For a more casual approach, layer a crisp white t-shirt over your favourite pair of distressed denim jeans. Whatever your day has in store, you can't go wrong with Vans by your side.