Skater sneakers rebound: a polished revival for spring

Skater sneakers have been quietly making a comeback, with celebs like Jennifer Lawrence and Zoë Kravitz spotted in their retro styles. The Valentino x Vans collab on fall/winter 2025 runways cemented the trend's return, and now spring's shoe drops are bringing even more nuanced and polished iterations.

Classic canvas to luxe designs

High-end designers are riffing off OG sneaker shapes, like the canvas deck shoes Vans launched in the 1960s. Jacquemus debuted a butter yellow and off-white lace-up with a chunky rubber sole, while The Row went sleek with a slip-on and contrasting platform. Prada and Miu Miu are also getting in on the action, adding embellishments to their skater-inspired designs.

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