The resurgence of skater sneakers has quietly been building. From early sightings on the street, worn by celebrities such as Jennifer Lawrence, who has an affinity for Vans Old Skools and brightly colored Authentic lace-ups, to the black slip-ons that Zoë Kravitz relies on, these popular shapes synonymous with Y2K-era skater style have started to trickle back into the fashion vernacular. Once the Valentino x Vans collaboration appeared on the fall/winter 2025 runway in Paris, in variations of the checkerboard print in eye-catching colors, we knew they were the sneaker trend that required our immediate attention—and the buzz just keeps growing.
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Now, with spring shoe drops in full swing, we’re seeing the skater effect come full circle—although today’s spin-offs feel much more nuanced and polished, far from the “Sk8ter Boi” vibes of the early aughts (sorry Avril). High-end designers are currently choosing to riff off OG sneaker shapes, those first inspired by canvas deck shoes, like the ones Vans historically launched in the 1960s. All are minimalist-minded, yet still feature the defining details that continue to make them feel so cool and relevant (a rounded toe and gummy rubber sole, for starters).
Jacquemus debuted a canvas lace-up sneaker in shades of butter yellow and off-white, featuring the same thick rubber sole and subtle logo branding, while the Row went for sleek and simple, melding their easy slip-on shape with a contrasting platform bottom. We noticed even more iterations starting to pop up at Prada and Miu Miu (where there’s even a delicately embellished pair), truly bridging the gap between deck shoes, skate culture, and modern fashion notes. And for something to look forward to, images for Phoebe Philo’s much-anticipated “Collection E” started circulating recently, where a familiar chunky sole peeked out from slouchy trouser pants—an idea the designer regularly iterated on during her tenure at Céline—more to come on that, once the collection officially drops in June.
Ahead, shop our favorite skater sneakers, from classic canvas lace-ups to leather slip-ons, and those with trend-forward appeal—all ready to complete your spring looks.
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