This retro athletic sneaker is based on Vans' short-lived attempt to jump on the emerging running shoe trend in the 1970s.

2025's reigning sneaker trends invoke loud luxury with bright colors and unusual hybrid shapes (hello, ballet trainers). There's a bit of that maximalist influence in Vans x Valentino, but the styles ...

You'd be forgiven for missing the Vans x Valentino collaboration ... First, there are two checkerboard slip-ons: one red and black, one pink and black. Then, there are lace-up authentic sneakers ...