# Seaside Skate Sneakers The Vans California Vintage Anchors Shoe Makes a Stylish Splash this Season By Jaime Neely | Published 2011-06-17 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vans-california-vintage-anchors References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2011/06/vans-california-2011-fall-authentic-ca-vintage-anchors/) & [freshngood](http://www.freshngood.com/?p=49525) The new [Vans California](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/old-skool-36-souvenir) Vintage Anchors shoe collection is a perfect example of the how the brand has successfully branched out from its [skateboarding-inspired shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vans-lx-old-skool-36-goretex) over the last few years. The new Vans California Vintage Anchors, although modeled after the company's signature low-cut skate shoe, boasts a much more preppy style. The shoes are intended to be worn as boat shoes, thus, were made to fit comfortable. The shoes feature a [vulcanized rubber sole and canvas upper](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/authentichtvibram). The noted feature of the shoe is the nautical-inspired exterior print of anchors. The Vans California Vintage Anchors shoe is available in three colors including black, white and peacoat; ideal colors to serve as basic go-to footwear. The shoes are not available for purchase worldwide at all Vans California retail locations. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 69% | Activity: 57% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Preppy Skate Shoes:** The Vans California Vintage Anchors collection showcases a preppy twist on the brand's signature skate shoe, opening up opportunities for targeting a new audience. - **Nautical-inspired Fashion:** The nautical-themed print of anchors on the Vans California Vintage Anchors shoe taps into the trend of maritime-inspired fashion, presenting opportunities for collaborations with other clothing brands. - **Comfortable Boat Shoes:** With a design intended for boat shoe wear, the Vans California Vintage Anchors collection presents opportunities for expanding into the boating and yachting industry, providing comfortable and stylish footwear options. ### Where This Applies - **Skateboarding:** The Vans California Vintage Anchors collection maintains its roots in the skateboarding industry but lets professionals look stylish off the board, creating potential for cross-promotional partnerships. - **Fashion:** By introducing a preppy style and nautical-themed print, Vans has the potential to disrupt the fashion industry and attract fashion-conscious consumers looking for unique footwear options. - **Boating and Yachting:** The comfortable design and boat shoe inspiration of the Vans California Vintage Anchors collection makes it a natural fit for the boating and yachting industry, opening up opportunities for collaboration and targeted marketing. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Fashion-Inspired Skate Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/old-skool-36-souvenir.md) - [Reimagined Skate Classic Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charms-pack.md) - [Sleek Suede Skate Clog-Mules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harbor-mule-v3.md) - [Vibrant Rugged Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vans-varsity-collection.md) - [Sophisticated Tassel-Detailed Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carver-sneaker.md) - [Hybrid Skate Slip-On Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/erap-shoe.md) - [Textural Update Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zhang-quan-1.md) - [Camo-Print Colorful Skate Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bape-and-vans.md) - [Knitted Crochet Checkerboard Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knitted-half-cab.md)