Vans' Luxe New Slip-On Is a High-End Post-Skate Shoe
Vans knows its audience. The brand that turned the ease of slip-ons into its own genre of skate style is taking the effortlessness of laceless shoes to new heights.
The Premium LX Mule is an easy-wearing shoe based on Vans' Style 17 clog that, thanks to its backless construction, is even easier to put on than Vans’ classic slip-on sneaker.
A shoe you don’t have to bend down to put on? Can’t beat it.
This simplicity is made great with a textural upper, raw-cut leather, and rubber outsole that adds another layer of practicality to the shoe.
Despite its unassuming build, the shoe is still ubër stylish.
In fact, the Vans Premium XL mule encompasses a few of the buzzy style trends happening at the moment — first and foremost, mules. But also high-end skate shoes, laceless low-tops, and weirdo Vans.
Backless shoes have recently experienced the comeback of the century, but don't just take my word for it. Take it from Martine Rose, Miu Miu, and Balenciaga, all of which have recently released heel-baring styles.
Beyond its trendy shape, Vans' cowhide Premium XL also gently taps into the wild west steez that's been made popular by personal style heroes like Bella Hadid and Pharrell, and it's likely to do brisk business when it releases on Vans' OTW website later this spring.
Keeping up with the times while maintaining the carefree DNA that makes Vans, well Vans, proves that the skatewear brand doesn't just know its audience, it knows fashion.
