If you're out of holiday gift ideas [1] for your bestie, your mom, your sister, or your SO, we doubt you thought of buying a cool pair of Vans. If you had, you'd still be scrolling through pages and pages on the Internet, not here reading this post. We decided to hit up some of our favourite retailers and scope out the merchandise, but then we got into the nitty-gritty of it and searched on Etsy and vintage websites for old school — and yes, Old Skool — styles that are, at this point, one-of-a-kind. If you know a sneakerhead in your life, that person will obviously appreciate compliment inviting shoes, and all the designs right here fit the bill.
There are furry finishes, romantic sewn-on patches, and shearling lined interiors to obsess over. There are custom pastel low-tops that look like they literally walked straight out of Disney's Toy Story movie [2], and Vivienne Westwood's collaboration with the brand is pretty cool too. We know you're probably in the loop when it comes to naming past famous collections [3], but this list goes beyond the obvious and really runs the gamut. We won't blame you if you pick up some Vans for yourself while shopping for others. Every sneaker here is under $200, anyway, so you kind of have to . . . right?
iamkoko.la custom white vans rose SK8-HI
iamkoko.la custom white vans rose SK8-HI [5] ($135)
Vans UA ComfyCush Authentic Corduroy Sneaker
Vans UA ComfyCush Authentic Corduroy Sneaker [6] ($75)
Vans Style 36
Vans Style 36 [7] ($55, originally $60)
Vans Old Skool
Vans Old Skool [8] ($55, originally $65)
Vans Unisex Authentic Tie-Dye
Vans Unisex Authentic Tie-Dye [9] ($126)
Vans Logo Charm Velvet Sneakers
Vans Logo Charm Velvet Sneakers [10] ($95)
Silver Glitter SK8 Hi Top Vans Sneakers
Silver Glitter SK8 Hi Top Vans Sneakers [11] ($200)
Vans Authentic Unisex Adults' Low-Top Trainers
Vans Authentic Unisex Adults' Low-Top Trainers [12] ($51-$90)
Vans Sk8-Hi 46 MTE DX Sneaker
Vans Sk8-Hi 46 MTE DX Sneaker [13] ($95)
Vans SK8-Hi Reissue
Vans SK8-Hi Reissue [14] ($60, originally $70)
Vans UA Style 36 Decon Sneaker
Vans UA Style 36 Decon Sneaker [15] ($67)
Vans 2019 Old Skool David Bowie Sneakers
Vans 2019 Old Skool David Bowie Sneakers, size 8.5 [16] ($95)
Custom Vans Authentic Original Blue Tropics Palm Tree Tropical Green Men's Shoes
Custom Vans Authentic Original Blue Tropics Palm Tree Tropical Green Men's Shoes [17] ($99, originally $110)
Vans Unisex Old Skool Chex Skate Shoe Sneaker
Vans Unisex Old Skool Chex Skate Shoe Sneaker [18] ($105-$135)
Vans Overcast Low Top Sneakers
Vans Overcast Low Top Sneakers [19] ($70)
Vans UA Sid DX Sneaker
Vans UA Sid DX Sneaker [20] ($85)
Vans Sk8-Hi MTE Sneaker
Vans Sk8-Hi MTE Sneaker [21] ($90)
BAPE-y Shark Vans
BAPE-y Shark Vans [22] ($120)
Custom Pastel Old Skool Vans
Custom Pastel Old Skool Vans [23] ($130)
Vans Women's Authentic Trainers
Vans Women's Authentic Trainers [24] ($50-$75)
Vans BSG City TRL Sneaker
Vans BSG City TRL Sneaker [25] ($110)
Vans x Vivienne Westwood Sk8-Hi Sneaker
Vans x Vivienne Westwood Sk8-Hi Sneaker [26] ($130)
VANS FU SK8-HI ALT LACE
VANS FU SK8-HI ALT LACE [27] ($55, originally $80)
Vans Sport Low Top Sneaker
Vans Sport Low Top Sneaker [28] ($60)
Vans X Inés Comfycush Era Sneakers
Vans X Inés Comfycush Era Sneakers [29] ($101)
Vans Checked High Top Sneakers
Vans Checked High Top Sneakers [30] ($91)
Vans Unisex Slip On Rainbow Chex Skate Shoe Sneaker
Vans Unisex Slip On Rainbow Chex Skate Shoe Sneaker [31] ($100-$130)
Vans Zebra Bold NI Low Top Sneakers
Vans Zebra Bold NI Low Top Sneakers [32] ($90)
Vans Leather High-Top Sneakers
Vans Leather High-Top Sneakers, size 6.5 [33] ($75)
Wedding Vans
Wedding Vans [34] ($138)
Vans Era 59
Vans Era 59 [35] ($55)
Vans Sk8-Hi Reissue Cap Sneaker
Vans Sk8-Hi Reissue Cap Sneaker [36] ($95)
Vans Unisex Sidewall Flame Slip-On Platform Sneaker
Vans Unisex Sidewall Flame Slip-On Platform Sneaker [37] ($75-$97)
Vans Sk8-Hi Platform Fuzzy Leopard Sneaker
Vans Sk8-Hi Platform Fuzzy Leopard Sneaker [38] ($75)
Vans ComfyCush Old Skool Sneaker
Vans ComfyCush Old Skool Sneaker [39] ($75)
Links:
[1] https://www.popsugar.co.uk/Fashion-Gifts
[2] https://www.popsugar.co.uk/fashion/vans-nightmare-before-christmas-sneaker-collection-46596645
[3] https://www.popsugar.co.uk/fashion/Vans-David-Bowie-Sneaker-Collection-2019-46000890
[4] https://www.popsugar.co.uk/fashion/new-vans-sequin-sneakers-2019-46863648
[5] https://www.iamkoko.la/shop/custom-white-vans-rose-sk8-hi?ref=popsugar.com
[6] https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=OHlcvPYhHQM&mid=1237&murl=https://shop.nordstrom.com/s/vans-ua-comfycush-authentic-corduroy-sneaker-women/5242110/full?origin=keywordsearch-personalizedsort%26breadcrumb=Home%252FAll%2520Results%26colour=blue%2520fog%252F%2520marshmallow&u1=___psv__p_46868884__t_w__d_d_
[7] https://www.anrdoezrs.net/links/100626255/type/dlg/sid/___psv__p_46868884__t_w__d_d_/https://www.zappos.com/p/vans-style-36-retro-sport-amberglow-marigold/product/9149928/colour/819573?utm_source=google&utm_medium=pla_g&utm_campaign=797817054&utm_term=pla-__iv_p_1_g_41263312957_c_189722671343_n_g_d_c_v__l__t__r_1o5_x_pla_y_15872_f_online_o_46973833_z_US_i_en_j_803639862641_s__e__h_9060351_ii__vi__&utm_content=46973833&zap_placement=1o5&_ivgu=8d80f299-d08f-469e-b98e-093f5b76ede2
[8] https://www.eastbay.com/product/~/A38G1UND.html?SID=7726&inceptor=1&cm_mmc=paid%20search-_-google-_-g-_-PLA-_-DPA-_--_-P-_-Prospecting-_--_-6535307036-_--_-77349014294-_-PLA-_-A38G1UND-5.5-_--_--_-&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI1Y__2OjY5QIVisVkCh34kAqLEAkYASABEgLILvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds&ref=popsugar.com
[9] https://www.amazon.com/Vans-Unisex-Authentic%C2%BF-Tie-Dye-Multi/dp/B07H5L25F3/ref=sr_1_136?crid=8IORUFPCN1IU&dchild=1&keywords=vans+sneakers+for+women&qid=1573153537&sprefix=vans+sneakers,aps,151&sr=8-136&tag=popsugarshopx-20&asc_source=none&asc_campaign=none&asc_refurl=www.popsugar.co.uk/fashion/best-vans-shoes-2019-46868884/print&ascsubtag=___psv__p_46868884__t_w__d_d_
[10] https://www.farfetch.com/shopping/women/vans-logo-charm-velvet-sneakers-item-14640248.aspx?storeid=9475&ref=popsugar.com
[11] https://www.etsy.com/listing/621125364/silver-glitter-sk8-hi-top-vans-sneakers?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=vans+wedding+sneakers&ref=popsugar.com&organic_search_click=1&frs=1&col=1
[12] https://www.amazon.com/Vans-Classic-Low-Top-Sneakers-Nautical/dp/B019H77HFC/ref=sr_1_100?crid=8IORUFPCN1IU&dchild=1&keywords=vans+sneakers+for+women&qid=1573153509&sprefix=vans+sneakers,aps,151&sr=8-100&tag=popsugarshopx-20&asc_source=none&asc_campaign=none&asc_refurl=www.popsugar.co.uk/fashion/best-vans-shoes-2019-46868884/print&ascsubtag=___psv__p_46868884__t_w__d_d_
[13] https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=OHlcvPYhHQM&mid=1237&murl=https://shop.nordstrom.com/s/vans-sk8-hi-46-mte-dx-sneaker-women/4631450/full?origin=keywordsearch-personalizedsort%26breadcrumb=Home%252FAll%2520Results%26colour=creme%2520de%2520menthe%252F%2520obsidian&u1=___psv__p_46868884__t_w__d_d_
[14] https://www.eastbay.com/product/vans-sk8-hi-reissue-womens/A2XSBULP.html?ref=popsugar.com
[15] https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=OHlcvPYhHQM&mid=1237&murl=https://shop.nordstrom.com/s/vans-ua-style-36-decon-sneaker-women/5384290/full?origin=keywordsearch-personalizedsort%26breadcrumb=Home%252FAll%2520Results%26colour=suede%252F%2520lilac%2520grey%252F%2520marshmallow&u1=___psv__p_46868884__t_w__d_d_
[16] https://www.therealreal.com/products/women/shoes/sneakers/vans-2019-old-skool-david-bowie-sneakers-6dab4?position=0&ref=popsugar.com
[17] https://www.etsy.com/listing/736207388/custom-vans-authentic-original-blue?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=vans+custom&ref=popsugar.com&plkey=7c50e4964c89e53751ad62666f0cdc3a3518cce9:736207388&pro=1&frs=1
[18] https://www.amazon.com/Vans-Unisex-Authentic-Sneaker-Womens/dp/B07D1RVXWP/ref=sr_1_53?crid=8IORUFPCN1IU&dchild=1&keywords=vans+sneakers+for+women&qid=1573153509&sprefix=vans+sneakers,aps,151&sr=8-53&tag=popsugarshopx-20&asc_source=none&asc_campaign=none&asc_refurl=www.popsugar.co.uk/fashion/best-vans-shoes-2019-46868884/print&ascsubtag=___psv__p_46868884__t_w__d_d_
[19] https://www.farfetch.com/shopping/women/vans-overcast-low-top-sneakers-item-14593612.aspx?storeid=9640&ref=popsugar.com
[20] https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=OHlcvPYhHQM&mid=1237&murl=https://shop.nordstrom.com/s/vans-ua-sid-dx-sneaker-women/5242115/full?origin=keywordsearch-personalizedsort%26breadcrumb=Home%252FAll%2520Results%26colour=anaheim%2520factory%252F%2520leopard&u1=___psv__p_46868884__t_w__d_d_
[21] https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=OHlcvPYhHQM&mid=1237&murl=https://shop.nordstrom.com/s/vans-sk8-hi-mte-sneaker-women/4416637/full?origin=keywordsearch-personalizedsort%26breadcrumb=Home%252FAll%2520Results%26colour=leather%252F%2520black%252F%2520true%2520white&u1=___psv__p_46868884__t_w__d_d_
[22] https://www.etsy.com/listing/727626572/bape-y-shark-vans-custom-vans-bape-vans?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=vans+custom&ref=popsugar.com&organic_search_click=1&col=1
[23] https://www.etsy.com/listing/721890844/custom-pastel-old-skool-vans?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=vans+custom&ref=popsugar.com&organic_search_click=1&frs=1
[24] https://www.amazon.com/Vans-Unisex-Checkerboard-Shoes-Checkerboard-Ambrosia-14-5-Women/dp/B076CV5LCV/ref=sr_1_164?crid=8IORUFPCN1IU&dchild=1&keywords=vans+sneakers+for+women&qid=1573153567&sprefix=vans+sneakers,aps,151&sr=8-164&tag=popsugarshopx-20&asc_source=none&asc_campaign=none&asc_refurl=www.popsugar.co.uk/fashion/best-vans-shoes-2019-46868884/print&ascsubtag=___psv__p_46868884__t_w__d_d_
[25] https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=OHlcvPYhHQM&mid=43176&murl=https://www.urbanoutfitters.com/shop/vans-bsg-city-trl-sneaker?category=SHOPBYBRAND%26colour=018&u1=___psv__p_46868884__t_w__d_d_
[26] https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=OHlcvPYhHQM&mid=1237&murl=https://shop.nordstrom.com/s/vans-x-vivienne-westwood-sk8-hi-sneaker-women/5242143/full?origin=keywordsearch-personalizedsort%26breadcrumb=Home%252FAll%2520Results%26colour=letter%252F%2520veggie%2520tan&u1=___psv__p_46868884__t_w__d_d_
[27] https://www.bandier.com/fu-sk8-hi-alt-lace?gclsrc=aw.ds&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI4pC2wenY5QIVCsJkCh37Og0eEAkYEyABEgLy8PD_BwE&ref=popsugar.com
[28] https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=OHlcvPYhHQM&mid=1237&murl=https://shop.nordstrom.com/s/vans-sport-low-top-sneaker-women/5384281/full?origin=keywordsearch-personalizedsort%26breadcrumb=Home%252FAll%2520Results%26colour=turkish%2520tile%252F%2520classic%2520white&u1=___psv__p_46868884__t_w__d_d_
[29] https://www.farfetch.com/shopping/women/vans-vans-x-ines-comfycush-era-sneakers-item-14113827.aspx?storeid=9006&ref=popsugar.com
[30] https://www.farfetch.com/shopping/women/vans-checked-high-top-sneakers-item-14377448.aspx?storeid=9671&ref=popsugar.com
[31] https://www.amazon.com/Vans-Authentic-Sneaker-Checkerboard-Rainbow/dp/B078Y5NFJJ/ref=sr_1_31?crid=8IORUFPCN1IU&dchild=1&keywords=vans+sneakers+for+women&qid=1573153486&sprefix=vans+sneakers,aps,151&sr=8-31&tag=popsugarshopx-20&asc_source=none&asc_campaign=none&asc_refurl=www.popsugar.co.uk/fashion/best-vans-shoes-2019-46868884/print&ascsubtag=___psv__p_46868884__t_w__d_d_
[32] https://www.farfetch.com/shopping/women/vans-zebra-bold-ni-low-top-sneakers-item-14516281.aspx?storeid=9306&ref=popsugar.com
[33] https://www.therealreal.com/products/women/shoes/sneakers/vans-leather-high-top-sneakers-6912v?position=2&ref=popsugar.com
[34] https://www.etsy.com/listing/718770460/wedding-vans-wedding-shoes-pearl-wedding?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=vans+wedding+sneakers&ref=popsugar.com&organic_search_click=1
[35] https://www.footlocker.com/product/~/A38FSV9E.html?SID=9114&inceptor=1&cm_mmc=paid%20search-_-google-_-g-_-PLA-_-DPA-_--_-P-_-Prospecting-_--_-6541284388-_--_-82275602087-_-PLA-_-A38FSV9E9.5-_--_--_-&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI28ygpOnY5QIVC8NkCh22vwy-EAkYHyABEgI69PD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds&ref=popsugar.com
[36] https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=OHlcvPYhHQM&mid=43176&murl=https://www.urbanoutfitters.com/shop/vans-sk8-hi-reissue-cap-sneaker3?category=SHOPBYBRAND%26colour=050&u1=___psv__p_46868884__t_w__d_d_
[37] https://www.amazon.com/Vans-Sidewall-Platform-Belgian-Sneaker/dp/B07GH2ZVWH/ref=sr_1_87?crid=8IORUFPCN1IU&dchild=1&keywords=vans+sneakers+for+women&qid=1573153509&sprefix=vans+sneakers,aps,151&sr=8-87&tag=popsugarshopx-20&asc_source=none&asc_campaign=none&asc_refurl=www.popsugar.co.uk/fashion/best-vans-shoes-2019-46868884/print&ascsubtag=___psv__p_46868884__t_w__d_d_
[38] https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=OHlcvPYhHQM&mid=43176&murl=https://www.urbanoutfitters.com/shop/vans-sk8-hi-platform-fuzzy-leopard-sneaker?category=SHOPBYBRAND%26colour=009&u1=___psv__p_46868884__t_w__d_d_
[39] https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=OHlcvPYhHQM&mid=1237&murl=https://shop.nordstrom.com/s/vans-comfycush-old-skool-sneaker-women/5242107/full?origin=keywordsearch-personalizedsort%26breadcrumb=Home%252FAll%2520Results%26colour=nostalgia%2520rose%252F%2520marshmallow&u1=___psv__p_46868884__t_w__d_d_
