Why it’s on trend to throw them on, or just throw them.

Truth be told, it doesn’t take much to get the internet excited. But the MR PORTER team woke today (in separate beds; we’re not Morecambe and Wise) to discover that Vans are currently trending hard on Twitter. Owners across the globe are throwing their shoes across the room to see which way they land and filming the results. And it would appear that, as reliable as they are, they always land on their sole.

As anyone who came to the classic sneaker through skateboarding will know, the ability to plant yourself the right way up when succumbing to the law of gravity is a tricky skill that the trusty Vans shoe has always helped with. And for those who approach footwear from a more fashion-focused bent, Vans have long proved to be a pair of sneakers to turn to time and again because of their quality and timelessness.

Pared back in style, they are distinctive, but also low-key, fitting with any outfit. Or, assuming you opt for a pair in a vibrant colour, wild print or even the trademark checkerboard look, as bold as you want to go. And, in being among the most affordable items on MR PORTER, they represent real value. Despite finding their way onto fashion show runways and onto the feet of the fabulously dressed street-style set in recent seasons, they are the ultimate in accessible footwear.

Now with ComfyCush insoles just introduced across the collection, it makes the wearing experience even more enjoyable and there’s never been a better time to dip your toe into this shoe.

In fact, we’d go as far as saying you can trust a pair of Vans as far as you can throw them. Further, even.