Vans is ensuring everyone, regardless of ability, can enjoy their sneakers. The brand’s commitment to inclusion continues with the release of sensory-inclusive sneakers and clothing that feature calming colors, like blue and green and designs that focus on comfort and ease of wear. This new collection is available for adults, kids and toddlers.

Ahead of Autism Awareness Month in April, Vans is celebrating the uniqueness of all people. Designed specifically with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in mind, the ultra-comfortable footwear collection features sensory-inclusive elements including a calming color palette and designs that focus on the senses of touch, sign and sound.


The company will donate a minimum of $100,000 from the Autism Awareness Collection to the A.skate Foundation. This organization teaches skateboarding to children on the spectrum at no cost to the families, provides grants to children with autism for skateboarding gear as well as promotes awareness and educates families about the therapeutic benefits of skateboarding. The proceeds from this collection enables A.skate to teach 4,000 children with autism how to skateboard and further builds on the inclusive and creative culture of skateboarding.

—Jennifer Swartvagher
All photos courtesy of Vans
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