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Vans x Autism Awareness

Pair of Sneakers
2020 (manufactured)
Artist/Maker
Vans (manufacturers)
Place of origin
California (designed)
Vietnam (manufactured)

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

Categories
Clothing
Fashion
Footwear
Disability
Object type
Pair of sneakers
Parts
This object consists of 4 parts.

  • Sneaker
  • Sneaker
  • Shoelaces
  • Shoelace
TitleVans x Autism Awareness (manufacturer's title)
Materials and techniques
Suede, rubberised sole
Leather
Suede
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 typeMass produced
Gallery label
(01/07/2023)
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
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
Young V&A Collection
Accession number
B.3-2023

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Record createdFebruary 13, 2023
Record URL
https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O1744136/vans-x-autism-awareness-pair-of-sneakers-vans/
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