Vans is releasing the Slip-On in the Cardigan Pack, a collection that trades the model’s signature canvas upper for a thick, irregular woven texture that mimics the look and feel of a knit sweater. The pack arrives with two colorways available now at select retailers, each priced at $110.
Vans built its foundation on direct-to-consumer sales when the Van Doren Rubber Company opened in Anaheim, California in 1966, selling shoes straight from its factory. That approach gave the brand credibility early on, and it has carried that ethos into skate culture, then surf, BMX, and mainstream streetwear without ever losing sight of its roots. The Slip-On itself debuted in 1977 and quickly became a favorite among skaters who valued its laceless design and durability. The low-profile silhouette has remained virtually unchanged for nearly five decades, which speaks to how well the basic formula works. Its simplicity also makes it an ideal candidate for material and texture experiments, something Vans has leaned into across countless collaborations and seasonal releases.
The Cardigan Pack leans entirely on fabric innovation. Rather than alter the silhouette or layer in new technology, Vans swapped the standard canvas for a woven material with a loose, irregular construction that creates a noticeably different surface. The texture reads as distinctly seasonal and tactile, a departure from the flat canvas most Slip-On buyers expect. At $110, the pack does not carry a premium over the model’s standard retail price, meaning you are getting the material upgrade without paying extra for it.
Vans has not announced an official release date for the Cardigan Pack, but pairs are already available at retailers now. That timing makes it worth checking stock immediately rather than waiting for a formal drop announcement that may never come. The Slip-On in the Cardigan Pack is live at select Vans retailers and stockists in two colorways at $110 each. Explore more of Vans’ seasonal texture experiments or dive deeper into the Slip-On’s full lineup of materials and collaborations.
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