Black Vans Shoes & Sneakers

Black Vans Sneakers

Vans has been bringing that skate legend energy to its shoes since the '60s, blending cool style with serious performance. Known for their iconic waffle outsole, Vans kicks give skateboarders and casual wearers top-notch grip. Black Vans, in particular, have become the go-to for anyone who loves that effortlessly classic vibe. The low-profile silhouette makes them perfect for skate parks, concerts or everyday hangs. Even preschoolers can get in on the Van bandwagon. Keep everyone's look on point with cool and comfortable black Van styles. Cop your pair at Hibbett online or in-store.

Let Hibbett connect you with black Vans shoes for all your lifestyle needs. Whether you’re a longboarder or an influencer, black Vans offer the same versatility and rugged durability that’s lasted for generations.

How to Wear Black Vans Shoes

Love the look of classic black Vans? These closet must-haves are great for kids, women and men. That 40-year-old dad can rock the look of checkerboard Vans as easily as his tween son or daughter. Here are a few of the endless ways to style your black Vans shoes:

• To achieve West Coast cool, choose a black Vans men’s shoe to pair with a graphic tee (the more color on the graphic, the better). Add a pop of color with pastel shorts, and finish off the look with a flat-brimmed ball cap.
• For a distinct retro twist, choose a pair of red velour joggers or track pants, add a dark-colored, fitted cropped shirt and a pair of black Vans women’s shoes.
• Slip on a pair of Vans Asher shoes, slim fit dark-wash jeans, a long-sleeved T-shirt and a zip-up North Face jacket to achieve a preppy look.
• Soccer shorts, a warm hoodie and black Vans Wards will give your grade schooler that “off the wall” look he craves.
• Girls and women of all ages can create an athleisure outfit with leggings or bike shorts, a light-colored, wide-neck drawstring hoodie with a sleeveless top underneath, ankle socks and black Vans shoes.

Durable Materials

The no-frills silhouettes and exceptional all-around craftsmanship have made Vans an innovator in the sneaker world for several generations. Features of various Vans shoe models include:

• The iconic vulcanized rubber shoes go through a multi-step “baking” process. First, the rubber gets heat-cured and compressed. At this stage, the waffled traction pattern emerges.
• The Vans brand employs materials that can withstand the heat of the vulcanization process, which is why the sneaker uppers are generally made from canvas and suede.
• Rubber foxing trims the shoe, along with the Vans logo.
• After assembly, the entire shoe goes through a steam “baking.” This step contributes to the shoe’s ready-to-wear durability.

Vans Shoe Styles

Before the first moon landing, the Van Doren brothers opened the doors to their Anaheim, California, venture — the Van Doren Rubber Company. The idea was simple: Manufacture shoes right in their facility and sell them directly to customers by cutting out the middleman. The idea paid off, and in the ’70s, skateboarders began copping these kicks for their sticky soles. Thanks to the skater culture, Vans adopted its iconic “Off the Wall” slogan.

In the 1980s, the checkerboard slip-ons gained street cred, thanks to the immense popularity of cult flick “Fast TImes at Ridgemont High.” The Vans company has continually reinvented itself over the years, expanding its shoe offerings beyond the skating world while still very much embracing its skateboarding heritage.

Today, kids, men and women still find a lot to love with the look of Vans shoes. If you’re in the market for black Vans shoes, shop Hibbett to see the styles we have in stock.