# Asymmetrical Slip‑on Designs Engineered Garments x Vans Slip‑on 98 Drops a Classic with Asymmetry By Amy Duong | Published 2025-08-30 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/engineered-garments-x-vans References: [google](http://google.com/search?q=OTW+by+Vans&oq=OTW+by+Vans&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyBggAEEUYOTIGCAEQRRg80gEHMjk0ajBqN6gCALACAA&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8)  The Engineered Garments x [Vans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dsm-kei-ninomiya-x-vans) [Slip-On 98](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slipon-98) revisits a quirky archival Vans ad that once showed two mismatched shoes on the same pair of feet. That concept now comes to life in two colorways—Red/Navy and Black/Blue—each using mismatched panels across the left and right shoe. As part of the OTW program, this collaboration plays with offbeat symmetry and pays tribute to skate culture’s creative edge. The shoe features traditional canvas uppers, vulcanized rubber soles, and classic Vans tags, while applying Engineered Garments’ signature utilitarian restraint. “We wanted to look back and focus on the past, not only within our partnership but to what we knew of Vans,” said the team in the official statement. Available at [Nepenthes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strap-wingtip) and select partners, the shoes reflect a playful nod to history without losing wearability. It’s a study in balance between familiarity and subversion. Image Credit: OTW by Vans ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.2/10 - Popularity: 80% | Activity: 58% | Freshness: 49% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## 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 - **Asymmetrical Fashion:** Designers are incorporating mismatched elements to create visually dynamic and unconventional apparel that challenges traditional aesthetics. - **Heritage-inspired Collaborations:** Brands are revisiting past designs and partnerships to create new collections that resonate with both nostalgic and modern consumers. - **Utilitarian Design:** Functional and restrained design elements are being integrated into fashion items to balance practicality with style in contemporary markets. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Footwear Industry:** The collaboration between heritage fashion brands and contemporary designers revitalizes classic shoe designs for modern consumers. - **Streetwear:** Streetwear continues to evolve as brands experiment with bold and unconventional design choices that emphasize individuality and creativity. - **Fashion Retail:** Retailers are embracing unique collaborations that combine nostalgic elements with current fashion trends to attract a diverse customer base. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Mixed Material Slip-Ons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slipon-98.md) - [Bright Reworked Slip-Ons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dsm-kei-ninomiya-x-vans.md) - [Knotted Slip-On Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slipon-98-knot-vibram.md) - [Formally Transformed Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mastery-atelier.md) - [Hybrid Skate Slip-On Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/erap-shoe.md) - [Textured Sneaker Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beams-and-vans.md) - [All-Over Patterned Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anarchy-is-the-key.md) - [Fine Art-Inspired Sneaker Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/otw-by-vans-line.md) - [Retro Patterned Collaborative Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/era-skool.md)