At its core, the Vans lineup is extremely minimal. From the Authentic to the Slip-On, each pair is stripped back to the minimum needed for a comfortable skate shoe.

That’s why it works so well when extra details start to be added, embellishing the perfect blank canvas set by each iconic silhouette. The Vans Slip-On ‘Pearlized Camo’ exemplifies exactly what we mean.

For starters, we are steadfast in our opinion that Vans look better when they’re shredded. In the same way that animals are most comfortable in their natural habitat, a Vans Slip-On should look as though it’s seen the worst of some griptape before.

The Vans Slip-On ‘Pearlized Camo’ definitely ticks this box. With a stained sole unit and faded camouflage fabric uppers, this pair comes pre-cooked in the best way possible.

Adding an extra layer of intrigue is an array of pearls that detail the upper, standing in stark contrast to the beaten camo backdrop.

The Vans Slip-On lands as the latest in a slew of intricate new takes on classic Vans silhouettes. From crocheted uppers to beautifully detailed gemstone pairs. 

When it comes to skating, the pearls might not last very long, but this pair comes with all the default features that make Vans such a timeless skating shoe including a waffle-tread outsole and soft, cushioned insoles.

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