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David Beckham is certainly an aspirational role model, and there are many things we envy about him: a brilliant 20-year career in football, a consistently well-groomed look that even Timothée Chalamet would envy, and a wardrobe full of Louis Vuitton, Supreme, and Dior. Among his possessions is an excellent shoe collection consisting of Dolior‘s Oblique sneakers, rare vintage Ultraboost, hard-to-find adidas Tubular, and more than one pair of adidas Supercourt, now out of stock. However, Beckham is not the type of person who only wears exclusive sneakers.
We can cite an example from these recent days, as we have just seen him with a pair of sneakers that are easy to find and perfectly adaptable to any wardrobe. The 46-year-old is currently in Miami, where his eldest son Brooklyn married Nicola Peltz in a star-studded beach ceremony attended by Elton John, Eva Longoria, and Mel B. While experts handle the preparations, Beckham relaxed in casual attire consisting of denim shorts, a white t-shirt, and a branded cap. On his feet? A pair of Vans Classic priced at 65 euros.
The shoes in question are a pair of slip-on Classic from Vans, first launched in 1977 and have maintained their popularity for over 40 years. Initially, Vans Slip-Ons had a silhouette similar to a boat shoe, but quickly adopted a structure more similar to the pre-existing Vans Era, which had a skateboard-friendly heel and padded collar. That being said, as Beckham himself demonstrates, sneakers are not only suitable for sports. The Vans Slip-Ons are among the most versatile and seasonless models. They complement both wide-leg pants and a windbreaker in the dead of winter, as well as a pair of shorts and a t-shirt (a la Beckham) in the Miami heat.
And while it may seem strange or even shocking to some that Beckham decided to wear a pair of sneakers that most of us can afford to buy at any time, it is entirely normal. Besides the branded clothes he loves to display for his red carpet appearances, the former footballer has long shown a preference in his private life for a simple and comfortable wardrobe that includes affordable products, particularly Dickies sweatshirts and H&M t-shirts. At the same time, his fashion-conscious wife Victoria is known for wearing designer clothes from her latest collection.
Regarding Vans, it should be noted that, despite being an economical brand, it has a long list of fans among the world’s biggest stars. A$AP Rocky is a true enthusiast and even has a partnership with the Anaheim-based label, Rihanna has a soft spot for ultra-comfortable shoes, Justin Bieber can’t get enough of them, and Harry Styles regularly wears the Vans Anaheim Authentic.
Want a pair for yourself too? Below is the exact model worn by David Beckham in the United States.
Vans Classic Slip-On
65€
Vans
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