❯ 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.

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.

Most Vans do fit true to size, especially the core models like the Old Skools or Authentics. Some of the other models like the Eras or other Vans Vault collaborations, may run a little bigger. Vans are such a simple shoe, especially compared to other sportswear or high fashion sneakers.