Chances are, if you think of a Vans sneaker, you're likely picturing a shoe equipped with a relatively thick vulcanized rubber sole. It's the type of bottom that's been used on the brand's most iconic ...

The Italian maison's forthcoming riff on the no-frills, celebrity-loved skate shoe is a great reminder to buy another pair.

The Valentino x Vans Authentic might have surprised some show-goers at Paris Fashion Week, but it really shouldn't have.

In testing, we were impressed to find that Vans surf boots possess very similar properties. While the gum-coloured sole is thin enough ... while the rubber-dipped body stops it from penetrating ...