Mark my words: the Vans trainer trend is about to take off all over again. How do I know? For one, online marketplace and clothing reseller StockX has reported a remarkable 209% year-on-year increase in Vans sales. And if that wasn’t enough, Sofia Richie-Grainge has just stepped out wearing a pair herself.

Spotted during an off-duty outing in L.A., Sofia skipped sandals in favour of a “dated” pair of Vans checkerboard slip-ons. Once the defining trainer trend of the early 2010s, the iconic style is gearing up for a resurgence right now. “Vans is the brand I keep coming back to when I think about what’s resonating right now,” said Rachel Makar, Senior Director of Merchandising at StockX “Sales are up more than 200% year-over-year on StockX, average resale prices are up 73%, and it’s now a top 15 most-searched brand on our platform in 2026—which is a significant signal.”

Sofia Richie wears grey track pants with a red jumper and Vans checkerboard sneakers.

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Following seasons of changing trainer trends, Vans’ classic slip-ons offer familiarity, as well as comfort and styling ease. Whilst Sofia wore hers with relaxed grey track trousers for an understated off-duty look, anyone who wore them during their first wave of popularity will remember just how well they work with straight-leg jeans and denim shorts as well.

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