Vans has released the Slip-On in a colorway called Cardigan Black and White, arriving as part of the brand’s LX Classic 98 lineup and offering a refined version of one of the most recognized silhouettes in sneaker history.
Vans was founded in Anaheim, California in 1966, and the brand built its reputation by making shoes directly for the people who wore them, starting with skaters and eventually reaching a much wider audience. That direct connection to subculture, particularly skateboarding and later surf and punk communities, gave Vans a lasting place in sneaker culture that few brands can match. The waffle outsole pattern the brand introduced in 1966 remains in use today and appears on this very shoe.
The Slip-On itself is one of the simplest and most enduring silhouettes in the Vans catalog. Its laceless design, elastic side panels, and low-cut profile made it a practical everyday shoe that also became a style staple across decades. The LX Classic 98 designation signals a premium take on that original construction, with updates meant to bring the silhouette closer to what Vans made in the 1990s while adding modern comfort technology.
This version stays faithful to the classic build in several ways. It uses a vulcanized construction, which is the method Vans has relied on since its earliest days and which gives the shoe its characteristic flat, flexible feel. The foxing tape draws from original 1990s Osnaburg reinforced outsoles, connecting the shoe visually and structurally to its vintage roots. The sidewall sits slightly higher than a standard Slip-On and carries a gloss finish, while the padded collar adds support without changing the easy slip-on entry the silhouette is known for.
Comfort is where this release steps away from a straight reissue. The footbed has been upgraded and the shoe includes Sola Foam ADC insoles, which are part of Vans’ All-Day Comfort technology. Those insoles are made from at least 30 percent biobased PU foam that is partially derived from plants and certified biobased by the USDA.
The Cardigan Black and White colorway keeps things clean and flexible, pairing well with a wide range of everyday outfits. The style code is VN000D9WY28.
The Vans Slip-On LX Classic 98 in Cardigan Black and White is available now for $110. If this release interests you, it is worth exploring more from the Vans Slip-On family or checking out other styles in the brand’s LX lineup.
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