# 1980's Film-Inspired Sneakers Vans is Reissuing the 'Fast Times' Checkerboard Slip-On Shoes By Grace Mahas | Published 2020-03-06 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/checkerboard-slipon-shoes References: [vans](http://vans.com/news-updates.html) & [vans](https://www.vans.com/article_detail/fast-times.html) The iconic [skate shoe company](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vans-otw-x-undercover), [Vans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/old-skool-36-souvenir), recently announced it will be reissuing the beloved 'Fast Times' Checkerboard Slip-On through Anaheim Factory Collection. The brand's Classic Slip-On originally debuted in 1977 and the Checkerboard pattern that launched in the early '80s soon became a fan-favorite. The Fast Times Checkerboard Slip-On Shoes were originally released in celebration of the 1982 movie by the same name and "cemented Vans’ place as a staple of Southern California style." It's characterized by a wraparound 'Fast Times' print along its chunky sole, however, the relaunch of the sneaker features the addition of the Vans UltraCush footbed for added comfort. The Vans Anaheim Factory Slip-On is now available for a limited time, so fans of the signature shoe should act quickly. Image Credit: Vans ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.3/10 - Popularity: 91% | Activity: 90% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Nostalgia-inspired Footwear:** Opportunity for brands to reissue or reinvent popular footwear from past decades to appeal to customers' sentimental desires. - **Comfort Technology Integration:** Opportunity for brands to update classic designs by integrating modern comfort technologies into the footwear for improved customer experience. - **Limited Edition Collections:** Opportunity for brands to create hype and urgency around limited edition releases, increasing customer demand and sales. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Footwear:** Brands can adapt and innovate classic designs by integrating modern comfort tech or releasing limited edition collections to appeal to customers and boost sales. - **Fashion:** Nostalgia-inspired footwear presents an opportunity for fashion brands to tap into customers' sentimental desires and trends for a retro look. - **Entertainment:** Collaborating with film studios or actors to release limited edition footwear collections can increase brand recognition within entertainment industries and create buzz for new releases. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Fashion-Inspired Skate Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/old-skool-36-souvenir.md) - [Revived Archival Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/speed-ls.md) - [Skate-Centric Classic Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skate-old-skool-36.md) - [Streetwear Skate Remixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-future.md) - [Music-Oriented Skateboarding Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/old-skool-music.md) - [Breathable Chunky Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/speed-ls-sneaker-1.md) - [Knitted Crochet Checkerboard Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knitted-half-cab.md) - [Hybrid Skate Slip-On Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/erap-shoe.md) - [All-Over Patterned Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anarchy-is-the-key.md)