The Vans Classic Slip-On, originally called the Vans #48, made its first appearance in 1977. Its well-known checkerboard print became a defining feature thanks to the creativity of teenage skateboarders who filled in the pattern on their shoes' sidewalls with black pens. Recognizing the trend, Vans incorporated the checkerboard design onto the canvas upper, offering a variety of color combinations. The black and pewter grey combination seen in this Slip-On is just one example of the many options available.