003 Lux Grey Low Top Sneakers #Vegan Vans' now-iconic checkerboard was originally

Vans' now-iconic checkerboard was originally inspired by skaters who scribbled the midsoles of their shoes with the motif

but not to Edison Chen—designer and founder of CLOT—whose core philosophy revolves around the bridging of Eastern and Western design

It's back after a bit of a hiatus but

They've been made in Italy from lightweight nylon accented by rubber trims and have cushioned collars

complemented with tonal leather trims

003 Lux Grey Low Top Sneakers #Vegan Vans' now-iconic checkerboard was originallyLuxurious Grey Suede, Leather, Mesh, & Python materials. Volt Webbing Up the back and lacing. The outsole is coated in all grey while black and white laces tie the shoe together. John Geiger branding seen on tongue and leather insoles of sneaker.