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 and padding for additional comfort. The heel of the left shoe has 'Vans' written in white, and on the heel of the right shoe is a red heart followed by 'You' written in white.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 4 parts.
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| Title | Vans x Autism Awareness (manufacturer's title) |
| Materials and techniques | Suede, rubberised sole |
| Brief description | Austism Awareness, blue suede lace-up sneakers with checkerboard design, Vans, 2020 |
| Physical description | Blue suede lace-up shoes with checkboard design on the uppers. White rubberised soles and laces. |
| 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 and padding for additional comfort. The heel of the left shoe has 'Vans' written in white, and on the heel of the right shoe is a red heart followed by 'You' written in white. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | B.3-2023 |
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| Record created | February 13, 2023 |
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