It was always inevitable, of course. There aren't many shoes that come with a bigger legacy than Vans. The poster trainer of Californian skate culture since the 70s — favoured thanks to their signature chunky, sticky sole — the famous jazz stripe and checkerboard pattern are some of the fashion world's most widely recognised calling cards.

Fast-forward through the decades, and Vans' reputation exploded far beyond just being a skate shoe, becoming one of the globe's most overwhelmingly adored brands and a staple wardrobe rotation across generations and subcultures.

With Vans back in the limelight, we've dived into the data to see which styles are generating the hype this time around...

Couldn't get your hands on the BAPE x Vans Knu Skool but still want that chunky, stacked-sole feel? The standard Knu Skool gives you the same silhouette without the resale markup. It's the Old Skool's bulkier sibling — wear it the same way, just size your trousers slightly wider so the proportions don't fight each other.

The Mary Jane is doing the job ballet flats used to do, minus the fatigue. Black patent with opaque tights is the obvious move for AW, but don't sleep on pairing them with a sheer sock if you want the slightly-off, slightly-cooler version of the same outfit.