Vans x Autism Awareness
Pair of Sneakers
2020 (manufactured)
2020 (manufactured)
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These shoes are part of the Vans Autism Awareness Collection which were designed specifically for autistic children and adults. The shoes feature several sensory-inclusive elements including varied textures, padding for additional comfort, a calming color palette and elesticated side-panels to enable wearers to easily slip-on/slip-off the shoes.
This pair of blue, twill sneakers feature Vans' iconic checkerboard design.
This pair of blue, twill sneakers feature Vans' iconic checkerboard design.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Title | Vans x Autism Awareness (manufacturer's title) |
| Materials and techniques | Rubberised sole and toe cap, twill fabric upper, foam padding |
| Brief description | Autism Awareness, quilted, blue, slip-on sneakers made by Vans, 2020 |
| Physical description | Pair of slip-on sneakers with additional sensory elements. They have blue quilted uppers with two different textures. |
| Production type | Mass produced |
| Gallery label | Design and Me
Vans Autism Awareness sneakers
About one in 100 people are autistic and some
experience over-sensitivity of the senses.
Vans created a collection of sensory-inclusive
sneakers in collaboration with Askate, a
foundation championing skateboarding for
autistic children. With features focused on
touch, sight and sound, they have calming
colours and are easy to put on.
Designer: Vans
Date: 2020
Location: Designed California, USA,
manufactured Vietnam
Materials: Rubber, leather,
plastic, textiles
Museum no. B.1 to 5-2023(01/07/2023) |
| Credit line | Given by Vans |
| Summary | These shoes are part of the Vans Autism Awareness Collection which were designed specifically for autistic children and adults. The shoes feature several sensory-inclusive elements including varied textures, padding for additional comfort, a calming color palette and elesticated side-panels to enable wearers to easily slip-on/slip-off the shoes. This pair of blue, twill sneakers feature Vans' iconic checkerboard design. |
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| Accession number | B.1-2023 |
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| Record created | January 19, 2023 |
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