Vans Partners with Chef Tyler Kord of No. 7 to Create Specialized Vans for the Professional Kitchen

It is no secret that while Vans shoes were originally designed for and marketed towards the surf and skateboarding culture, it has long since surpassed this niche to become the go-to shoes for work and play. Coming as no surprise, Vans have now redesigned the Classic Slip-On with Tyler Kord, chef and owner of the No. 7 family of restaurants, specifically for those in the restaurant business. Featuring an upper of water- and grime-repellant canvas treated with Vansguard® and a siped outsole to increase grip on smooth, wet kitchen floors, the shoe is completely black to hide any stains. Inside the shoe, we have enhanced footbed cushioning and arch support suited to prolonged periods of standing. Unfortunately however, you can only see these special edition sneakers in action at the No. 7 Sub kitchen in Brooklyn, New York.