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Vans

Vans

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A brand of casual shoes popular with skaters
  • proper noun
  • /vænz/
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  • I bought a pair of classic black-and-white Vans for my casual outings.
  • Vans sneakers
  • pair of Vans
  • Vans shoes

I think I wore it with like maybe some suede Vans or sandals.

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Examples

  • College was all Chucks, Vans, and flip-flops.

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  • I also like the super simple Authentic Lo Pro from Vans, another classic brand.

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  • And I had platform white old school vans, lovely little get up.

  • Take a look at the Iron Maiden x Vans.

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  • Even though the brand was founded in the 60s, Vans sneakers became popular worldwide at the beginning of the 21st century.

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  • Vans Company offers a variety of fashionable skateboarding-inspired clothing and accessories.

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  • Meanwhile, meanwhile, millennials are wearing Adidas and Vans and Champion hoodies.

  • Lisa got the short-sleeved Redskins jersey on him before he had a chance to squirm out of it, then sat him down and fitted a pair of miniature Vans sneakers on his feet.

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  • Many skaters prefer wearing Vans because they offer great grip and style.

  • At the concert, everyone was wearing their favorite Vans shoes with different outfits.

Synonyms

chucks
vsVans
  • Informal
1 7.8

Casual canvas shoes like Converse

is a specific brand known for casual shoes popular with skaters and young people
kicks
vsVans
  • Slang
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Stylish sports shoes people wear

is a specific company making casual shoes favored especially by skaters and young people

Surface Forms

Vans main

Etymology

Vans is the shoe brand name taken from the founder Paul Van Doren's surname, so it can be thought of as 'shoes from Van Doren', which is why the brand uses the short name Vans.