# Re-Invented Mule Sneakers Vans' Mule Family is Available in 3 Colorways for Summer By Ell Smith | Published 2020-05-14 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mule-family References: [hypebae](https://hypebae.com/2020/5/vans-old-skool-slip-on-mule-family-pack-green-yellow-red-release) & [vans](https://www.vans.ca/) Those looking to pop outside quickly while still looking stylish should look no further than [Vans'](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vans-varsity-collection) Mule Family, which is offering the sleek look of its iconic slip-ons in a form that's no-hassle and unique. The effortless look of [Vans Old Skool](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/old-skool-36-souvenir) is now available in a [Mule silhouette](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-jordan-mule-loafer), which is a backless shoe that allows for a seamless look. While reinvented, these shoes stay true to its original look, featuring a platform sole for comfort, crisp white laces and multiple colorways that consumers instantly correlate with the brand. Available colorways include red, green and yellow, making for the perfect piece to add to one's shoe rotation, especially as the weather starts to warm up. Image Credit: Vans ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 46% | Activity: 10% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Backless Shoes:** Creating backless variations of popular shoe styles allows for a seamless and hassle-free look. - **Mule Silhouette:** Adapting iconic slip-on styles into mules provides a unique and trendy footwear option. - **Colorful Rotation:** Offering multiple colorways gives consumers the opportunity to add variety to their shoe collection. ### Where This Applies - **Footwear:** The footwear industry can explore incorporating backless designs and mules into their existing product lines. - **Fashion Retail:** Fashion retailers can capitalize on the popularity of colorful shoe rotations by offering diverse options to their customers. - **Casual Wear:** The casual wear industry can incorporate the trend of backless shoes and mule silhouettes into their lineup for comfortable and stylish outfits. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sleek Suede Skate Clog-Mules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harbor-mule-v3.md) - [Sneaker-Like Leather Mules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goods-services-mule.md) - [Laid Back Mule Returns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zebzag-anywair-mule.md) - [Effortless Stealthy Clogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shibui-mule.md) - [Slip-On Basketball Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-jordan-mule.md) - [Sneaker-Inspired Slip-On Loafers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-jordan-mule-dark-team-red.md) - [Futuristic Sculptural Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vans-future-clog.md) - [Barefoot-Style Slip-On Mules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vivobarefoot-gobi-wavey-mule.md) - [Laceless Slip-On Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mule-golf.md)